Development Manager - Winter Park, United States - JDRF

Description

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

The Greater Orlando Market is part of the Northern Florida Chapter, which also serves Jacksonville, Tampa and communities across the "top half" of the state.

Our collective efforts play a vital role in JDRF's success.

The Chapter has a strong Board of Directors as well as volunteers who are actively engaged and passionately support JDRF.

• This is a hybrid role based in Orlando, FL_

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This Development Manager will have primary responsibility for the planning, development, and execution of our two signature fundraising events - the JDRF Gala in the Fall, and the JDRF One Walk in the Spring, collectively responsible for generating $1.5M annually.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the lead staff member in the planning and implementation of the Annual JDRF Gala (Fall) and JDRF One Walk (Spring). Collaborate with an outstanding team of chapter staff as well as national/regional staff resources to ensure the Chapter's growth and success, discuss best practices, and share new ideas.
• Lead the development and delivery of chapter signature event fundraising strategies and key performance indicators, benchmarks, and best practices in the areas of fundraising and donor, volunteer, and guest experience.
• Analyze all gala revenue streams, including local sponsorship, Fund A Cure and auction to maximize fundraising capacity.
• Identify, build, and steward relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development and activation across all JDRF fundraising programs.
• Personally responsible to manage and grow revenue of a portfolio of corporate and individual supporters representing $1.5M +
• Manage and continually develop assigned volunteer committees providing leadership, cultivation, acknowledgement, material support, and assistance in building and implementing fundraising committees.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records for areas of responsibility and help ensure that the logistics and budget/timelines are met.
• In coordination with the Executive Director and Corporate Development Committee, identify and cultivate new corporate partners for the Gala, the JDRF One Walk and JDRF Northern Florida Chapter as a whole.
• Lead the management and marketing of the Gala and JDRF One Walk program to all participants.
• Assist in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding fundraising sponsors and major donors.
• Ensure personal accountability for meeting deadlines, calendar invites, and followup notes, as well as responding to volunteers and other department requests.
• Identify, build, and steward relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders as an integral part of volunteer and donor prospect development and engagement in JDRF activities.
• Utilize social media to increase visibility and promote programs and events.
• Input and use donor management systems daily including CRM (Salesforce), Greater Giving and Luminate Online (Training provided for these but must be willing to use the systems).
• Be passionate about the JDRF mission and ambitious on maximizing potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Position requires individual to reside in Central Florida. Primary area of support is in Orlando but will require occasional support expanding to broader Central Florida areas as needed.
• Four+ years of fundraising experience or relevant business/volunteer experience. CFRE a plus.
• Knowledge of both special event and nonevent fundraising activities (major gifts, stewardship, etc.) is a must.
• Must be a selfstarter while also being collaborative and an amazing team player
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Significant computer literacy.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to travel locally required. Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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