Strategic Development & Membership Lead

Arts Bonita; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts Bonita is seeking a Membership & Development Manager to lead fundraising, donor relations, membership growth, and sponsor partnerships in Southwest Florida. The role focuses on expanding philanthropic support, developing annual strategies, and serving as an ambassador for the organization.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years in fundraising or nonprofit management, and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of fundraising, advancement, nonprofit management, business development, sales, hospitality, or relationship management.
• Demonstrated success cultivating relationships and achieving measurable results.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with CRM software (NEON CRM preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Expand philanthropic support, membership, sponsorships, and community partnerships while increasing Arts Bonita's visibility throughout Southwest Florida.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies aligned with Arts Bonita's Strategic Plan.
• Cultivate, solicit, steward, and retain donors at all giving levels.
• Maintain donor records, prepare reports, and monitor fundraising performance using the organization's CRM.
• Coordinate signature fundraising events such as Off The Walls and the Scholarship Classic Golf Event.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Project management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NEON CRM

Job description

Arts Bonita is seeking a Membership & Development Manager to lead fundraising, donor relations, membership growth, and sponsor partnerships in Southwest Florida. The role focuses on expanding philanthropic support, developing annual strategies, and serving as an ambassador for the organization.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years in fundraising or nonprofit management, and strong relationship-building skills.