Foundation Specialist Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Foundation Specialist Lions World Vision Institute – 3.2 Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $44,000 – $49,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Management Business intelligence Raiser’s Edge Mid-level Microsoft Office Administrative experience Project management Bachelor’s degree Fundraising Organizational skills Communication skills Office experience Full Job Description Position Purpose The Foundation Specialist plays a key role in elevating Lions World Vision Institute Foundation’s fundraising, grant, event, and communications efforts. This hybrid position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to make a lasting impact. Reporting to the Foundation Manager, the Foundation Specialist works closely with the Executive Director to execute a multi-year development strategy, including direct support for the Foundation’s capital campaign. The role spans donor data management, event logistics, fundraising operations, financial tracking, and internal and external communications. In addition, 25% of this role is dedicated to providing administrative support for federal/ state grants, helping to keep timelines, deliverables, and reporting on track. The ideal candidate will bring initiative, adaptability, and precision to their work—seamlessly integrating into a fun, passionate team committed to transforming lives through vision health. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Fundraising & Stewardship Support the Executive Director and Foundation team on capital campaign and other fundraising activities Work with the fundraising team to develop and implement stewardship strategies Maintain stewardship contact with funders, ensuring acknowledgement letters are sent within 48 hours of gift receipt Ensure appropriate recognition benefits are fulfilled for corporate and individual funders Create customized sponsorship proposals and materials as needed. Database & Gift Management Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the Foundation’s donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) Verify that all gifts are tracked and processed according to AFP ethical standards Track pledges, gifts, and inkind donations to ensure accurate and timely reporting Financial Tracking & Reporting Maintain the Foundation’s internal operating, restricted and capital budgets Track revenues and maintain realtime accounting of all gifts raised Code and submit expenses to the Finance team in a timely manner Meet monthly with Finance representatives to reconcile revenues and expenses Events & Communications Coordinate logistics for Foundation events and assist in execution Create and maintain presentation materials and promotional content to support Foundation initiatives, events, and stakeholder communications Track and manage inventory of printed and digital collateral used to promote the Foundation’s mission and programs Assist with the development and distribution of donor communications and marketing collateral Volunteer Engagement Build and maintain a volunteer base by developing meaningful opportunities for individuals and groups Coordinate volunteer communications and logistics for Foundation events and projects Grants Administration (25%) Provide administrative support for federally/statefunded grants Help keep the grantfunded project team aligned with the grant timeline and deliverables Collaborate with both the grantfunded and foundation teams to create grant reports and manage surveys and other documentation

Administrative and Strategic Support:

Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Foundation team in executing annual fundraising plans and campaigns Assist in tracking progress toward fundraising goals and preparing routine reports for the leadership team and board Support the implementation of strategic initiatives by identifying process improvements and contributing to team planning discussions Compensation $44,000 49,000 per year. Paid time off with a starting maximum of 144.04 hours per year. Company paid Holidays. Medical, Dental, and Vision plan offerings for employees and their eligible dependents. All Vision plans 100% employer paid. Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability plans. Offerings of Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment for employee and their eligible dependents. An employee may voluntarily designate a percentage of their salary towards employer sponsored 401(k). LWVI will match the employee’s contribution up to 6% of the employee’s salary. Discounts on Pet Insurance and other items such as phone plans, movie tickets, etc. Education and Experience – Required and/or Preferred Bachelor’s degree required 24 years of administrative office experience Prior experience working in nonprofits, organizing special events, and supporting fundraising efforts Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Experience with fundraising and donor management software (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred) Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization Ability to gather and apply relevant business intelligence to support goals Selfmotivated and capable of working with minimal supervision Flexible and adaptable to change and shifting priorities Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends with advance notice Must pass a Level II fingerprintbased background check Why Join Us? Meaningful missiondriven work Supportive and collaborative team culture Hybrid work environment Opportunity to grow with an organization making a lasting difference in the community How to

Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter via Indeed or LinkedIn. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to an office like-environment. The noise level is usually low. Open discussions about donor health and circumstances of death occur throughout the day. As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. About Lions World Vision Institute Lions World Vision Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring vision as a basic human right. Our work extends around the globe and includes donor family and recipient support, advanced tissue preparation for transplant cases, innovative research and technology development, eye bank and surgeon training programs, pediatric vision services, and community-based education in local and international communities for those who are visually impaired. With our worldwide ecosystem of eye banks, surgeons, and research leaders, we work tirelessly to honor a donor’s gift by protecting and supporting sight restoration for hundreds of thousands of people—transforming lives around the world…. So the world can see.