The Development Specialist is responsible for the Suncoast Jazz Festival's fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnership efforts. This role helps strengthen relationships with sponsors, donors, and community partners while supporting the planning and execution of development initiatives. Develop and implement donor outreach, sponsorship development, fundraising campaign activities and business opportunities. Assist with grant research, proposal preparation, reporting requirements and related documnetation. Develop and implement community partnerships and in-kind donation partnerships.