Director of Development Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Director of Development

GLAZER HALL

Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $175,000 – $195,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications 7 years Director Management Raiser’s Edge Donor relations specialist experience Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Fundraising Fundraising experience (6-10 years) Organizational skills Senior level Leadership Communication skills Full Job Description Overview The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing and implementing fundraising strategies to secure vital funding for Glazer Hall. The DD will lead the development team, manage donor relationships, and develop and execute fundraising plans. The Director of Development will also work closely with other departments, such as marketing and production, as well as board members, to ensure fundraising goals are met. In addition to building relationships with donors, and overseeing sponsorships, the DD will be in charge of strategic planning and major gifts, as well as manage fundraising activities, including annual campaigns, appeals and grants. This position is a full-time position and requires working in an office environment as well as outside of the office, meeting with major donors. This is a senior level position and a knowledge and understanding of donors in the Palm Beach community is required. The Director of Development will report directly to the Executive Director and The Board of Directors.

Responsibilities Strategic Planning:

Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals as well as goals set in the annual budget.

Fundraising Execution:

Overseeing and managing fundraising campaigns, events, and other initiatives to raise funds.

Donor Relations:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, both current and potential, to secure philanthropic support.

Reporting and Analysis:

Tracking fundraising progress, preparing reports, and analyzing results to inform future strategies.

Budget Management:

Coming up with and managing a development budget and ensuring that fundraising activities are achieving budgetary goals.

Collaboration:

Working effectively with other departments, including the Executive Director, board members, and communications team, to achieve fundraising goals. Requirements

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven fundraising experience
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as well as fundraising tools such as Raiser’s Edge, Wealth Engine, Tessitura or others
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Prior experience engaging major donor communities in key markets such as Palm Beach, New York (the Northeast)and/or California
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in fundraising or development leadership roles

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$175,000.00 – $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evenings as needed

Work Location:

In person