Director of Fundraising

The Arc of Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Palm Beach County seeks a Director of Fundraising & Development to build relationships with local businesses and stakeholders and to advance the organization's goals. This role will create, produce, and manage approximately three annual fundraising events and three third-party events.

The position requires strong communication, budgeting, and donor management skills, with collaboration across the Advancement and Executive teams. Some travel within Palm Beach County is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related experience.
• Experience in sales, marketing or fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster strong relationships.
• Research and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, produce, and manage approximately three annual fundraising events and three third party events.
• Identify and cultivate corporate and foundation sponsors.
• Plan and coordinate special fundraising events for The Arc of Palm Beach County.
• Develop and manage event work plans.
• Maintain event budgets and monthly reconciliations.
• Manage donor database, including data entry and reporting.
• Lead event teams comprised of coworkers and volunteers.
• Travel throughout Palm Beach County to attend meetings as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

In this role, you will build and maintain impactful relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to further the organization's advancement goals. The Director of Fundraising & Development will create, produce, and manage approximately three annual fundraising events and three third party events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the President/CEO to implement events and programming that align with the organization's short- and long-term fundraising goals.
• Identify and cultivate corporate and foundation sponsors.
• Plan and coordinate special fundraising events for The Arc of Palm Beach County.
• Develop and manage event work plans.
• Maintain event budgets and monthly reconciliations.
• Event preparation and logistics, including décor, entertainment, ticketing, stakeholder relations, and onsite events.
• Solicit and collect auction items.
• Upload and track auction items with third-party vendor.
• Coordinate event committee and co-chair meetings; Attend, record, and report details.
• Manage donor database, including data entry and reporting.
• Work with vendors before, during, and after events.
• While this position has no direct reports, the Director of Fundraising & Development leads event teams comprised of coworkers and volunteers.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donations alongside the Advancement team.
• Support major donor cultivation alongside the Executive team.
• Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Demonstrate the values of trust, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect.
• Take initiative to learn new skills, enhance knowledge, and integrate new subject matter into existing performance and operations.
• Ability to plan, organize and successfully execute projects and work assignments.
• Ability to travel throughout Palm Beach County to attend meetings as necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related experience.
• Experience in sales, marketing or fundraising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster strong relationships.
• Research and reporting skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• The person in this position must occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, machinery, and other job-related items.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.