Key Responsibilities:
Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective donors through regular communication, updates, and acknowledgment efforts.
- Manage the donor database, ensuring data accuracy, segmentation, and timely gift entry and acknowledgment.
- Coordinate personalized thank-you letters, calls, and recognition efforts for donors at all levels.
- Create and distribute impact reports and donor newsletters that highlight the organization’s success stories, financial impact, and outcomes.
Fundraising Campaigns & Appeals
- Plan and implement annual giving campaigns, year-end appeals, Giving Tuesday and Give Miami Day efforts.
- Develop compelling content and donor-centric messaging for mailings, emails, and online campaigns.
- Track and analyze campaign performance and donor trends to inform future strategies.
Grants & Foundation Support
- Support grant application and reporting processes by gathering necessary documentation, impact data, and narrative inputs.
- Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, submission dates, and reporting requirements.
Event Support (In Partnership with Volunteer & Events Coordinator)
- Collaborate on donor-facing fundraising events such as annual galas, community fundraisers, and donor appreciation events.
- Coordinate sponsorship outreach, event fundraising components (e.g., silent auctions, donation drives), and post-event donor follow-up.
- Support the planning of volunteer-engagement events when donors are involved or recognized.
- Coordinate logistics such as venue selection, vendor management, sponsorship outreach, ticketing, and event promotion.
Prospect Research & Cultivation
- Research prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors using prospect research tools.
- Prepare donor profiles, meeting briefs, and background reports for leadership and board members.
- Support strategies to move prospects through the donor pipeline from identification to solicitation and stewardship.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with the communications and program teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and storytelling.
- Provide regular reports to the Executive Leaders on fundraising progress, donor retention, and engagement metrics.
- Collaborate with the Board Fundraising Committee, when applicable.
Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development roles.
- Strong public relations and relationship management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tell compelling stories and engage stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct research and analyze data to support fundraising efforts
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Familiarity with strategic planning for fundraising campaigns
- Proficiency in donor databases or CRMs, as well as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Join our team of dedicated fundraisers and make a difference in the community!
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest in this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person