Faith in Florida is seeking a unique individual to fill the Development Coordinator role. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with the organization’s staff, community advocates, prospective supporters/advocates, leaders, and community organizations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the achievement of Faith in Florida’s mission through implementing our programs, development initiatives, and strategic plans.
The ideal candidate for this pivotal role will bring a visionary approach to organizational and resource development. They will be resourceful, highly organized, a team builder, a critical and analytical thinker, self-reflective and self-aware, and open to growth and learning. Their commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups will be instrumental in our success.
Position Overview
This position requires (a) effective leadership in a collaborative setting, (b) donor development expertise in the areas of annual, major gift, and planned giving, and (c) the capacity to develop and implement significant fundraising events.
Primary Job Functions
- Implement, in collaboration with the FIF Leadership Team, a 3-year development (fundraising) plan that focuses first on private donor development, annual, major gift and planned giving, and significant fundraising endeavors/events
- Maintain and update the 3-year development plan as needed. This would include developing the infrastructure/system to effectively identify, connect with, and maintain ongoing relationships with current and future donors.
- Identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities. Lead grant proposal development, writing, and submission to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
- Collaborate with the FIF Leadership Team to continue reviewing FIF’s overall direction and purpose, especially concerning current and future financial opportunities.
- Attend events, conferences, and other appropriate venues to be actively involved in community relations and outreach, particularly concerning development and fundraising for FIF.
- Schedule funder meetings with the Executive Director and senior team when needed
- Meet with the Leadership Team before board meetings to report progress and challenges in developing resources and programs.
Experience/Knowledge/Ability Requirements
- At least three years experience in nonprofit fundraising and a proven track record of achieving contributed income targets/goals.
- Experience with donor-based software or expertise in Excel.
- Experience in development and fundraising, especially through annual campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to articulate FIF’s story and its value in this community.
- Effective networking skills and relationships in Florida and/or other social justice communities.
- Extensive knowledge of development trends and strategies.
- Extensive experience employing strategic and creative thinking skills
- Ability and experience providing training with staff in areas related to development.
- Ability to accept and create positive change while coping with adversity.
- Working knowledge/commitment to social justice issues, including voter protection, immigration reform, and racial equity.
- Computer literate with knowledge and use of social media. Ability and desire to operate within FIF's vision, mission, and values.
- Collaborative approach to working with partners, donors, peers, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Understanding the importance of stewardship and donor acknowledgment.
- Comfortable working with all social strata, races, and ethnicities.
Preferred Skills/Characteristics
- Sense of humor and positive disposition.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) helpful
- Function actively and effectively in a collegial work environment where mutual respect, logical thinking, and structured flexibility allow program goals to be met while addressing unexpected challenges and opportunities.
Faith in Florida’s website is www.faithinflorida.org. Please refer to this website for more
information about the organization.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other
related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.48 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
Work Location: Remote