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KIDS HOUSE OF SEMINOLE, INC.

Children’s Advocacy Center

POSITION TITLE:            Development Coordinator

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  The Development Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and fundraising success of Kids House’s fundraising events. This position further serves as the lead contact for and represents Kids House at community based fundraising projects and events benefiting the CAC.

As part of the Development Team, the Development Coordinator supports donor creation and retention and participates as needed in major gift strategy sessions, helping to identify and implement strategic engagement and fundraising opportunities to benefit Kids House.

REPORTS TO:  Development Director

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $32,000 – $34,500 (relevant to experience and success)

POSITION TYPE:  Salary – Exempt

REQUIREMENTS:   Degree in Business, Public Administration or related Development /fundraising field.  Associate Arts Degree or High School Diploma and work or volunteer experience in Development may substitute. Knowledge of event planning and fundraising.  Strong organization and presentation skills. Knowledge of advertising, marketing and social media. Ability to work with other professionals and non-professionals.  The ideal Candidate must be highly sensitive to the needs and welfare of children, be highly self-motivated, and able to work independently when required.  Must be available to work flexible hours to meet needs of the Center.

Other Quality Ranking Factors:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to cooperatively and courteously relate to donors, volunteers, community and business leaders, staff and other CAC Team members.
  • Prefer experience in planning and implementing events including securing sponsorships.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and enlist others’ support in accomplishing objectives.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication, organizational and creative thinking skills.
  • Posses high personal work standards and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  • Knowledge of event budgeting, contract negotiations and proposal writing.
  • Experience working with volunteers and orientating people for events.
  • Knowledge of Central Florida philanthropic community
  • Consistently communicate and interact in a positive, professional, and courteous manner.
  • Knowledge of database management preferred; Microsoft Office applications required.
  • Understanding of Non-Profit Organization Dynamic and Board of Directors

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Organize and manage existing events and develop new events (when necessary) from concept to completion, ensuring they operate smoothly, efficiently and generate maximum revenue and exposure. Solicit cash donations & sponsorship and seek in-kind support. Develop sponsorship proposals and related event marketing materials. Create and manage event budgets, timelines, agendas and messaging and provide reports when necessary. Recruit, coordinate, facilitate and manage fundraising committees in addition to special event volunteers. Assist with media requests as directed. Enter donor information and utilize donor database to analyze event success. Assist with facility tours, scheduling and preparing site visits and donor relations. Provide input on stewardship strategies to ensure seamless transition between fundraising events and larger long-term partnerships. In collaboration with leadership, coordinate internal messaging and enlist cross departmental staff to help as needed/appropriate. Assist with external donor communications such as newsletters and electronic communications.

Contact Marcie Dearth at dearth@kidshouse.org or fax applications/resumes to 407-324-3046.

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The Art & History Museums – Maitland (A&H) seeks a Director of Development. The Director of Development is responsible for working with the CEO to raise funds and expand membership to further the A&H’s mission. The A&H operates five museums on two campuses with sites and collections of National importance. The Director of Development reports to the CEO and develops funding through annual giving, fundraising events, grants, and corporate giving. Minimum of two years professional fundraising experience required, preferably with a cultural organization. Grant writing and event planning experience required. Four year degree in business, art, history, museum studies, or a related field required. For more information, visit www.artandhistory.org.  Submit resume to: info@artandhistory.org