Development Manager

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Florida; On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation PAR, Inc. is seeking a Development Manager to grow revenue through donor database management, corporate sponsorships, and grant proposals. The role focuses on securing funding, building partnerships, and optimizing fundraising systems to support annual events and organizational growth.

The candidate will manage proposals, budgets, and reporting dashboards, coordinating with leadership, program staff, and finance to ensure timely submissions and donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of grant writing, annual fund management, sponsorships or related fundraising experience.
• 5+ years preferred with CFRE certification.
• Experience in health and human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospect cultivation for foundation and corporate funding opportunities.
• Develop and submit grant proposals and budgets with leadership input.
• Manage grant reporting and renewals with Contracts and Data Analysis.
• Identify sponsorships for special events in collaboration with Marketing.
• Oversee donor database management and gift processing.

Skills

Grant writing

Annual fund management

Sponsorships

Events coordination

Donor CRM systems

DonorPerfect

Fundraising analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DonorPerfect

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Central Administration-Park Center - Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $57,000.00 - $57,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: MarketingGENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Development Manager drives revenue growth by managing the donor database and securing corporate sponsorships and foundation grants. This mid-level role focuses on building strong corporate partnerships, writing compelling grant proposals, and optimizing fundraising systems to support annual events and organizational growth.

Corporate and Foundation Relations / Private Grants and Fundraising (50%)

• Prospect Cultivation: Identify and cultivate new foundation and corporate funding opportunities, presenting them to leadership for review, and secure invitation for visits or application submittal, if required
• Work with leadership and program staff to identify needs, develop, and submit proposals
• Work with program staff, the finance department, and leadership to develop proposal budgets as required
• Draft letters of inquiry, grant applications, and case statements
• Write and submit proposals as necessary

Grant Management (5%)

• Maintain master grant list and track responses, awards, and renewal opportunities for all submitted grants
• Work with the Contracts and Data Analysis departments to ensure required reports are completed and submitted on deadline

Special Events & Sponsorships (15%)

• Work with Marketing and Creative Services staff to identify event opportunities and secure corporate, foundation, and individual sponsorships

Database Administration and Development Operations (15%)

• Donor Database Management: Serve as the primary administrator for the donor database, build out donation landing pages, and ensure data integrity
• Oversee all gift processing and donor acknowledgement functions
• Financial Reconciliation: Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile monthly fundraising reports
• Reporting Dashboards: Generate monthly dashboards tracking progress toward fundraising goals for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Donor Stewardship: Track, acknowledge, and thank donors to maintain high retention rates

Annual Fund and Marketing Support (15%)

• Support marketing communication projects related to donor cultivation, recruitment, and stewardship
• Work with Creative Services to produce donor communication pieces, including annual appeals, donation landing pages, event sponsorship guides, online appeals, or other donor collateral

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree
• 3+ years of experience with grant writing, annual fund management, sponsorships and events, or general fund development required. 5+ years and accreditation/certification (CFRE) preferred.
• Experience in health and human services a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license
• Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles
• Must pass level II background(https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Donor CRM systems essential; DonorPerfect experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of grant program/project budgets required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable calling or speaking with people to establish new business relationships
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple terms
• Ability to connect the philanthropic desires of donors to the philanthropic needs of the organization
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach
• Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
• Good hearing and vision

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Office environment
• Treatment program / hospital environment
• Possible exposure to individuals experiencing emotional distress or agitation
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases