Salary: Starting at $90,000
Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Position Overview: At Pace we work to transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members work to create a safe place for girls to learn process, heal and begin again.
This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive, integrated program that covers all aspects promotions, fundraising and development for a local Pace centers.
Role and Responsibilities
UNRESTRICTED FUNDING
Produce a long term unrestricted funding stream capable of growth
Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals through regular donor gatherings, tours and ask events
Maintain database of donors and prospects
Help plan, develop and execute fundraising special events
Write, edit, and produce all appeal materials
GRANT FUNDING
Produce consistent restricted funding that meet and support the program’s growth objectives
Research and identify grant opportunities
Participate in the development of grant concepts
Produce written grant proposals
Manage relationships with grantors
PROMO AND PE
Build awareness within the community of the center success and the need for gender responsive
programming for girls.
Write, edit and produce newsletters, or other promotional brochures
Write and distribute press releases.
Maintain relationships with media contacts
Write public presentations
Participate in and/or present at gender advocacy opportunities
Represent Pace in public speaking opportunities
BOARD MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Help create and maintain a highly motivated, active, informed, effective board of directors.
Support the ED in communications to the board
Support the ED in board orientations and training
Manage all non-direct service volunteers
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required
A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years’ experience in development or a related field.
At least 3 years of a proven track record in fundraising and development
Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player.
Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; effective time management and organizational skills; attention to details, good at proofreading.
Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and marketing activities of the Pace Collier.
Upholds the ethical and confidentiality standards of Pace Center for Girls.
Working knowledge in: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact or other newsletter/publisher software
Current Florida driver’s license required.
Other Requirements
Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
Follows policies and procedures of the Agency
Preferred
Possess strong project management skills and have an ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization
- At least two years of experience in development or a related field
- At least three years of proven fundraising and development experience
- Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and proofreading ability
- Experience using the internet and social media to support development and marketing activities
- Ability to uphold agency ethical and confidentiality standards
- Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, and Constant Contact or similar newsletter software
- Current Florida driver's license
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Ability to travel by automobile, plane, or train; occasional overnight travel may be required
- Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
What We Do
Pace Center for Girls provides year-round safe and supportive academic and counseling programs to help girls understand their past and prepare for their future. Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs at no cost. Pace is a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma. Girls face challenges in public schools, the juvenile justice system and in accessing mental health care. For girls who require additional support or have experienced trauma, finding the best path forward in these systems can be overwhelming. Pace believes All girls, regardless of their story, deserve support on the road to becoming strong, compassionate and successful women. and when properly supported, all girls have the power to achieve their own vision of success, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
