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Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay

Development Director @ CASA Pinellas

Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay, Florida, New York, United States

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In-Person / In-Office (Little or No Remote Offered)

Founded in 1977, CASA is the official 501c3 domestic violence center based in Pinellas County, FL. We operate the area’s 24-hour hotline and emergency shelter; non-residential programs, such as support groups, economic empowerment and legal advocacy; Child Protective Investigative Team support; community and corporate training; and the CASA Peacemakers anti-bullying and healthy relationship school curriculum. Position Title : Development Director Reports to: Chief Executive Officer FLSA: Full Time-Exempt MAJOR FUNCTION: This is a key strategic position within CASA overseeing the fund development, donor stewardship, and community relations functions of the organization, providing direct supervision of the Development Department staff. Advocate and promote the needs of CASA, its mission, its programs, and domestic violence prevention. Work closely with the CEO to develop, implement, evaluate, and execute on the annual stewardship, fund development, and community relations plans. Identify and build relationships with new donors. Maintain relationships with existing sponsors. Obtain financial support from individuals and organizations. Management of Development software including data management, segmentation, and regular reporting. Manage staff responsible for data entry, gift processing, and reports. Plan and execute events to engage supporters, volunteers, donors, and partners of CASA. Serve as staff liaison to committees as assigned to build relationships and facilitate engagement. Collaborate closely with the Marketing & Communications Team who are responsible for CASA’s brand and messaging strategy and the production of all communication tools for CASA’s fundraising strategies. Secure sponsorships and donations for CASA’s fundraising events (currently Scavenger Hunt and Gala) as well as various approved marketing initiatives. Track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time. Promote the solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of donors and donor prospects as appropriate. Join and attend professional groups and educational sessions as approved. Maintain understanding of current trends in the field and industry. Develop, manage, and submit the annual Department budget. Hires, evaluates, and as necessary provide disciplinary action including termination of direct reports in cooperation with the Human Resources Department. Perform all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:

College degree in a related field preferred. Familiarity with Blackbaud. Website coding, and website management systems a plus. Prior experience in a non-profit development or communications role preferred. Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies. Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills. A strong record of accomplishment as an implementer who can manage a variety of key initiatives concurrently. Relationship builder with the ability to “manage by influence”. Effectively communicate strategic and tactical initiatives in a way that promotes a unified understanding and approach to departmental deliverables. Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters. Self-starter, able to work independently, and implement new initiatives. Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Possess and maintain a valid Florida State Driver’s License to be verified annually. Personal transportation and auto insurance. Ability and willingness to drive CASA vehicles. Agree to a background check. Possess the ability to climb stairs and lift 50 pounds.

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