Position Overview: This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive, integrated program that covers all aspects promotions, fundraising and development for a local Pace centers.
Salary: $30.00-$35.00/H
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 Pace Center for Girls.
- 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.
- Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
- Follows policies and procedures of the Agency
- Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirement
- Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Top Skills
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.
