Fundraising Director jobs in Orlando, FL

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The Development and Special Events Coordinator assists the Director of Development in implementing the overall development strategy for the organization. The position requires a diverse set of skills, not only assisting with detailed gift administration and donor engagement but the ability to execute events throughout the year to inspire program support and relationship-building to meet set fundraising goals.

Responsibilities:
Donor Relations, Administration, and Communications (25%)

• Manage and maintain the donor database, keeping organized and accurate records
• Process donations and prepare donor receipts in a timely manner
• Prepare and export donor reports from the database
• Work with other members of the communications team to create unique mission-focused content ideas for blog, newsletter, impact report, press releases, and other correspondence

Grant Writing (25%)

• Develop and submit grant proposals to foundations and corporations
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors
• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to identify new funders

Event Coordination and Direct Fundraising (50%)

• Consistently works to achieve outlined fundraising goals as directed by the fundraising plan
• Create/prepare materials for direct mail campaigns, managing volunteers for execution
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward local clubs, churches, and businesses for program sponsorships such as Team Builds, Faith Builds, and Project Adoptions
• Organize and execute fundraising events, including securing event sponsors
• Participate in event brainstorming and planning
• Prepare and manage event registration and on-site event production
• Closeout events and conduct post-event debrief with Development Director, assure all donor information is updated in Development databases.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising
• Associate’s degree in related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a MUST
• Strong computer skills; Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while working independently with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Displays tact, diplomacy, and ability to work well with people
• Excellent skills in organizational event planning, ability to stay on schedule while motivating staff and volunteers to work under the specific time constraints of a major event
• Passionate about Habitat for Humanity’s mission

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position primarily located in the Eustis office
• May be required to work occasional weekend or evening hours for special events
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Non-profit: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person