About us:

Pinellas Education Foundation is a nationally recognized, dynamic non-profit organization committed to transforming students’ lives, empowering them to achieve their full potential, and providing teachers with the resources they need to excel in the classroom. Through innovative initiatives, a strong partnership with Pinellas County Schools, and collaboration with community partners, the Foundation works tirelessly to accelerate educational achievement for all students.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for our next team member who wants to contribute to making a difference for students in Pinellas County. Our mission only happens when we have great talent working collaboratively. The Development Manager position is responsible for fundraising goals with managing a donor portfolio of individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations. The Development Manager is an ambassador of and advocate for the Foundation and its mission within the community.

What we offer:

We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, STD/LTD, 403B retirement plan with profit sharing contributions, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, and misc. worksite benefits. For the current plan year, we pay 100% of the employee’s premium for one of the comprehensive medical plans offered. Eligible employees will receive 11 paid holidays plus 1 week off around Christmas and New Year’s, PTO days, and more! This position is able to be considered for a hybrid remote work schedule upon completion of 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities:

• Participate as a key member of the Development team in planning fundraising strategies and developing procedures for meeting the department’s objectives
• Cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of annual donors of individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations
• Build relationships to retain, renew and upgrade current donors
• Identify potential new donors and sponsors through research and networking
• Maintain records of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship in Raiser’s Edge
• Draft and prepare proposals needed for solicitation and personalized materials needed for the recognition and stewardship of donors
• Participate in professional organizations and local networking opportunities to facilitate professional development
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members
• Provide reports of updates and activities toward development goals to Chief Development Officer

Skills and Attributes:

• Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive leadership
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated; think strategically
• Be an active and enthusiastic participant to the Foundation team
• Attentiveness to details in respect to writing, proofreading, managing deadlines, and scheduling workload
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Raiser’s Edge proficiency a plus
• Must be flexible in working weekend and evening hours
• Work independently and with a team

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years development or sales experience, 5 preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience with be considered.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Standing, walking, carrying, bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

Work Environment:

• This position works out of our Largo office and in the field, driving to and from community events. This position will be considered for a hybrid remote work schedule upon completion of 90-day probationary period. Attending occasional night or weekend events will be required.

Pay Range: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year