Development Manager

Guitars Over Guns; Miami (FL); Hybride; USD 99 000 - 121 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with 3% employer match

Health insurance

Dental and vision options (cost)

Paid time off, parental leave, bereav.

Hybrid in-person and remote workplace

Employee Assistance Program

Professional growth and leadership dev

Résumé du poste

Guitars Over Guns Organization (GOGO) in Miami is seeking a Development Manager to lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy, managing donor and corporate relationships, and driving revenue across multiple streams. This role thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting, supporting youth development, the arts, and community impact.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in nonprofit fundraising, proven donor relationship success, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in nonprofit fundraising or related field.
• Proven success in managing donor relationships and hitting revenue targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Generate and manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors to secure major gifts.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects.

Connaissances

Donor management

Communication

Revenue targets

Outils

Salesforce

Description du poste

Guitars Over Guns Organization (GOGO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides music education and mentorship by pairing students from vulnerable communities in Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York with professional musicians. Our goal is to help them overcome challenges, discover their voice, and unleash their potential as future leaders. Since 2008, we’ve positively impacted over 12,000 students, boosting academic achievement and engagement, across 43 schools and community sites. At Guitars Over Guns, you’ll be part of a passionate, creative, and mission-driven team working at the intersection of music, mentorship, and social change. A genuine desire to find joy in what we do lies at the core of our values. Join us in making a difference through the power of music in shaping the future for tomorrow’s leaders.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Development Manager is a key member of the advancement team, responsible for executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support GOGO’s growth in Miami and beyond. This role manages donor and corporate relationships, drives revenue across multiple streams and ensures best-in-class stewardship and engagement. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on – someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about youth development, the arts, and community impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate and manage a portfolio of individual & corporate donors, with a focus on identifying and securing five-seven figure multi-year gifts to achieve overall revenue goals
• Support philanthropy strategy, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Execute annual gala and other revenue driving events
• Secure corporate sponsorships and foundation grants

Engagement, Stewardship & Relationship Building

• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with stakeholders and prospects
• Design and execute donor engagement opportunities (site visits, events, student showcases)
• Ensure timely and personalized donor acknowledgments and reporting
• Track donor interactions and maintain accurate records in CRM systems
  

Events & Campaign Support

• Support planning and execution of fundraising events, including annual gala, benefit

Concerts and Community Activations

• Contribute to campaign strategy and execution for multi-year growth initiatives
• Partner with program staff to align storytelling with impact

Data, Systems & Reporting

• Monitor fundraising performance against goals and KPIs
• Generate regular reports and dashboards for leadership
• Maintain data within donor databases (e.g., Salesforce)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with GOGO leadership on strategic negotiations, and enterprise level partnerships as needed
• Collaborate with site leadership in Miami to identify local funding opportunities
• Engage board members and volunteers in fundraising efforts
• Partner with marketing/communications to develop compelling donor-facing materials
• Maintain a working knowledge of GOGO’s mission and programs to promote enterprise initiatives

Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-6 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or related field
• Proven success in managing donor relationships and meeting revenue targets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadline
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Passion for youth development, community impact and the arts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relationship-building and emotional intelligence
• Unwavering and trustworthiness
• Strategic thinking with strong execution skills
• Results-oriented and data-driven
• Collaborative and adaptable
• Ability to work in dynamic environments, managing competing priorities and a diverse workload

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with 3% employer match (eligible after 12 months of employment)
• Health insurance at no additional cost, with optional dental and vision benefits available at a cost
• Paid time off (PTO) structure, parental leave, bereavement leave, as well as ±18 federal & cultural paid holidays per year
• Hybrid in-person and remote workplace
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

COMPENSATION:

$110,000/year

Your gift will help a young leader in our community reach their full potential