Development Director Susan Terry Foundation

CAN Community Health; Sarasota (FL); Remote; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health nonprofit in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Development Director to oversee philanthropic activities for the Susan Terry Foundation. Ideal candidates have experience in fundraising and organizational development with strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay starting at $74,000 and excellent benefits, while emphasizing the importance of community service. Join a mission-driven team committed to improving lives impacted by infectious diseases.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Flexible daytime schedule

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in fundraising and organizational development.
• Experience in creating and executing fundraising plans.
• Ability to maintain a donor database and track fundraising metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual development plans for the Foundation.
• Manage donor outreach activities and maintain relationships with donors.
• Oversee the Foundation's annual development budgets.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience or 9 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

CAN Community Health is the nation's premier resource in ending epidemics with a mission of empowering wellness, has an exciting opportunity for a Development Director for our Susan Terry Foundation.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values. We offer a good quality of life with an excellent daytime schedule, competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere benefits package with a retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution. We have received recognition in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, & 2018 NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

CAN is a Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.cancommunityhealth.org. Apply Today!

Salary: Starting at $74,000-$100,000 based on experience.

Statement of Purpose:The Development Director is responsible for overseeing all philanthropic activities on behalf of the Foundation.

Values:

• Recognize and affirm the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual.
• Treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness.
• Act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness in the way I conduct my business and the way Ilive my life.
• Trust my colleagues as valuable members of our healthcare team and pledge to treat one another with loyalty, respect, and dignity.

Essential Functions:

Develop and implement the Foundation’s annual and long-range development plans, serving as the primary lead to providing vision, strategy, leadership, and management of the Foundations’ philanthropic activities. This will include but is not limited to; annual campaigns, major giving activities, foundation/corporate giving and planned giving.

Will work in conjunction with the Executive Director in developing, implementing, and maintaining a successful donor cultivation and stewardship program to include creating systems and processes for prospect research, gift processing, donor acknowledgment, and ongoing reporting systems.

Responsible for creating and managing the Foundation’s annual development budgets.

Partner with appropriate departments at CAN as appropriate to execute donor outreach activities.

Maintain the Foundation’s donor database and track fundraising metrics to help evaluate effectiveness of campaigns.

Work with the Executive Director to properly promote activities to donors through the Foundation’s website, social media channels, and through other traditional communications activities.

Cultivate ongoing partnerships with philanthropic, corporate, and community organizations aligned with the Foundation.

Represent the Foundation at local and national conferences and community events.

Research, write and manage grant proposals and develop required reports.

Responsible for raising the profile of the program of work at the Foundation as well as CAN Community Health to potential funders.

Attend Foundation board meetings when required.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Must be able to pass a Level I background check (a Level II background may also be required).

CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Education/Professional:

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years direct related work experience OR a minimum of nine (9) years direct related work experience.

Previous experience with setting organizational revenue/expense budgets, creating and executing annual fund-raising plans and developing long-range strategic plans.

Competencies:

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Working successfully in a goal-driven environment

Strong communicator, including verbal, interpersonal, and written skills

Willingness to travel within the United States as needed

Work Environment: The job will generally be remote but may require maintaining some office hours at a CAN facility. This role routinely involves using standard office equipment such as computers, audio visual, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Requirements:

Neat, professional appearance.

Sedentary- Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly in lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Involving sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory acuity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position requires hours of work during normal operating hours.

Travel:Travel is primarily during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.