Annual Giving Officer: Donor Engagement Leader

Cox Science Center and Aquarium; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium seeks a Development Officer, Annual Giving to lead the Center’s Annual Fund and build a strong donor base. You will plan outreach, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal activities to increase giving and broaden support from individuals and corporations.

Working with the Director of Development, volunteers, Trustees and staff, you will launch and manage a leadership annual giving society, recruit members, and create meaningful engagement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising, annual giving, development, or campaign management.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and solicit philanthropic support from individuals and/or corporations.
• Experience using donor databases to manage relationships, segment outreach, and track fundraising performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate prospective individual and corporate donors, maintaining a pipeline that supports donor acquisition, renewal, retention, and increased annual giving to create a significant and sustainable source of contributed revenue.
• Solicit individuals and corporations for Annual Fund support through personal outreach, face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and tailored communications, coordinating donor outreach with Development colleagues.
• Engage and steward existing donors to deepen their connection to the Cox Science Center & Aquarium, strengthen retention, and identify opportunities for increased giving.
• Represent and promote the Center’s mission and fundraising priorities in the community, including attending appropriate events and conducting timely donor follow-up.
• Develop and implement an annual giving calendar, including targeted appeals and outreach campaigns, in coordination with Development and Marketing staff.
• Partner with the Director of Development to establish annual revenue, donor acquisition, and retention goals and develop and manage the Annual Fund budget.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, maintaining individualized relationship plans and coordinating with the Director of Development on opportunities for increased annual, capital, or endowment support.
• Lead the launch and ongoing management of a new annual fund leadership society, developing strategies to grow membership and annual philanthropic support.
• Recruit, renew, and upgrade Society members through personalized cultivation and solicitation.
• Maintain a year-round calendar of individual outreach, stewardship, renewal reminders, and engagement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver member benefits and recognition in collaboration with the Director of Development and relevant departments.
• Create mission-focused experiences with Education, Aquarium, and Exhibitions staff, such as behind-the-scenes visits, program previews, and conversations with CSCA leadership.
• Plan and oversee Society cultivation and recognition gatherings, coordinating event logistics with Events staff and leading member outreach and follow-up.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Prospect cultivation

Annual giving

Donor stewardship

Communication

Job description

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium seeks a Development Officer, Annual Giving to lead the Center’s Annual Fund and build a strong donor base. You will plan outreach, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal activities to increase giving and broaden support from individuals and corporations.

Working with the Director of Development, volunteers, Trustees and staff, you will launch and manage a leadership annual giving society, recruit members, and create meaningful engagement