Development Director @ CASA Pinellas

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.