What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development - Highands County position at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast?
Director of Community Development - Sebring office
Location: Sebring, FL
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is seeking an outgoing, experienced Fundraising professional in Highlands County to inspire community support of our mission in the role of Director of Community Development. BBBS Sun Coast is an Agency that promotes the mentoring relationships between Bigs and Littles for the purpose of igniting the potential in each child served.
The Director of Community Development is responsible for expanding and driving fundraising strategies to increase donor acquisition and retention, foster collaborative partnerships of sponsorship and volunteer opportunities in Highlands County. The successful candidate will cultivate and steward major gift donations, ensure agency excellence in volunteer recruitment and numbers of children served, and serve as the main staff liaison with the Community Board Chairs and Board members to lead efforts with maintaining and increasing financial and volunteer support from individuals and organizations.
Candidates will need to live in the Highlands County to best support the activities and develop the relationships for success of this role and the agency, overall.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes major medical/Rx, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, as well as, a great work environment that promotes family and creativity.
Salary determination is based on the experience and education level of the chosen candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and lead development and volunteer resources in the Sebring area and Highlands county
- Cultivate and steward major gift donations and sponsorships
- Ensure agency excellence in volunteer recruitment and numbers of children served
- Serve as the main staff liaison with the Community Board Chairs and Board members to lead efforts with maintaining and increasing financial and volunteer support from individuals and organizations
- Leverage community support to engage future Community Board members
- Attend key Community meetings and activities to build relationships and promote the branding of the Agency
- Maximizes the use of technology for donor datamining, cultivation, and solicitation, and stewardship
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or related field
- Proven track record of cultivating and stewarding major gift donations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including social media applications
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with volunteer recruitment and management
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, and community leaders and stakeholders
- Bi-lingual Spanish and English a plus
Must have valid driver's license and insurance, and dependable personal transportation.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast promotes a safe environment of diversity and inclusion for all youth and families, volunteers, donors, job candidates, and staff. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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