Overview
Development Officer Jobs in Miami, Florida, USA at CARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC
Reporting to and in partnership with the President, the Development Officer:
Helps identify and secure funding opportunities for the school by cultivating relationships with potential donors.
Helps sustain relationships with existing donors.
Helps develop fundraising plans to support the school’s mission, primarily through grant writing, developing marketing materials, and event planning.
Assists in the planning and implementation of school wide events and acts as volunteer coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
Donor Relationship Management:
Identify and secure potential donors (individuals, corporations, foundations).
Cultivate relationships with existing donors through regularcommunication, personalized outreach, and stewardship activities.
Express written and creativeappreciationto donors as directed.
Work on creative components of fundraising events including invitations, videos, and materials used at events.
Work on record-keeping for event attendance and donations and follow up.
Grant Writing and Proposal Development:
Research potential grant opportunities and develop compelling grant proposals.
Craft persuasive narratives highlighting the organization’s impact and need for funding.
Manage grant submission process, including deadlines and reporting requirements.
Communication and Engagement:
Create materials such as newsletters, reports, and presentations to showcase school impact.
Collaborate with school president and staff to gather information for donor communications.
Speak to large and small groups about the mission of the school.
Develop creative materials as needed for donor events and in-school events.
Encouragement and Coordination of Volunteer Participation:
Solicit volunteer participation and welcome them in the building.
Provide guidance, support, and materials to volunteers.
Support of School Staff:
Support school staff as needed with approved purchases and materials.
REQUIREMENTS:
Passion for the organization’s mission and ability to articulate its impact to supporters.
Excellent interpersonal andcommunication skillsto build strong donor relationships.
Fundraising experience in the non-profit sector.
Strong writing and editing skills for grant proposals and donor communications.
Understanding of school operations.
Proficiency in Apple products, Canva, Final Cut, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office.
Experience in creating and editing videos.
Willingness to workflexible hoursas needed.
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Pay is commensurate witheducationand experience with afull benefits package.
Job Type:Full-time
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Master’s (Preferred)
Experience:
Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location:Multiple locations
Seniority level:Entry level
Employment type:Full-time
Job function:Other
Industries:Primary and SecondaryEducation
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Title: Development Officer
Company: CARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Education / Teaching
