Community Development Manager jobs in Sarasota, FL

The Development and Database Coordinator works with the Director of Development to

ensure the success of the Advancement team on and off campus. The professional

must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with experience in donor

management software, coordinating events, working with volunteers, managing

logistics, and engaging sponsors while adhering to budgetary guidelines. In addition, the

Development and Database Coordinator will aid in expanding engagement programs

and keeping the community connected to the school’s mission of creating a community

where children of all faiths demonstrate integrity (Tzedek), academic excellence

(Limud), and the desire to change the world (Tikkun Olam).

Reporting to the Director of Development, this position will maintain donor and prospect

records; prepare donor correspondence, including required acknowledgment letters; gift

processing; support for fundraising and other events; and engage with volunteers and

donors. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, responsible, and

able to work independently while possessing the ability and desire to understand and

engage in supportive relationships.

 Duties include data entry into the donor database,

 processing thank you letters to sponsors and donors.

 Maintaining the CRM system/donor database, including maintenance, gift entry,

and reporting

 Implementing volunteer engagement strategies to include screening, placement,

development, retention, and recognition.

 Researching and identification of prospective donors

 Assisting with fundraising and cultivation events

 Coordinating special school events, speaking engagements, donor receptions,

and volunteer group events.

 Serving as a liaison with multiple development/volunteer committees,

coordinating logistics and engaging sponsors, as needed, while adhering to

budgetary guidelines.

 Managing the Corporate Partners program.

 Working closely with the Development team on cultivation activities to build a

major gift pipeline.

 Supporting the Development team's efforts to acquire, cultivate, renew, and

increase gifts to reach an Annual Fund goal of $1.2M or more.

 Managing a portfolio of donors and prospects as determined by the Director of

Development.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit or related field, or

commensurate experience

Previous Experience:

 High degree of office and administrative proficiency and accuracy

 Database entry and maintenance (DonorPerfect)

 Experience in creating and managing Excel spreadsheets.

 Strong customer service skills, both written and verbal

Core Capabilities:

 Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills, including solid problem-

solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and

organizational skills.

 Must be detail-oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.

 Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional

intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity

awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material.

 Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self,

stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with the

ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely

effectively as required.

 Must work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to

juggle competing priorities and demands from various stakeholders.

 Able to maintain discretion with a high level of confidentiality.

 Computer Skills:

 including a CRM such as Blackbaud, Word, Excel, Canva, Apple Mac OS

and the Google drive platform.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person