Big Bend AFP

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The Development Director serves as the specialist for FHPC's integrated associate membership development program. The director is responsible for 1) actively solicit donors and/or Associate members for non-dues revenue (i.e., sponsorships, grants, restricted/unrestricted fundraising), 2)membership recruitment and retention programs for Associate members, 3) development and administration of membership communications and marketing, including the website's job board and event calendar, newsletters, and annual renewal packets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In coordination with Executive Director, builds and sustains relationships with current, new and potential Associate members. Identify and coordinate the expertise of Associate members and educational events. Oversees and implements strategies that will grow non-dues revenue programs (i.e., sponsorships of PATRON Associate member and Board of Directors events, sponsorships of educational events, grants, project specific fundraising.) Develops creative approaches to cause-related fundraising, Identifies funding sources. Develop and implement communication tools (newsletters, press releases, renewal packets) to communicate the value of membership to current members and prospects and the value of quality end-of-life care to consumers, legislators, and other stakeholders. Ensure that publications and website include Associate member-focused content. Direct the annual membership dues billing and collection. Secures funding from Associate members. Works effectively with organizational membership database--creates profiles and tracks members and prospects. Prepares annual development plan to corresponding budget outlining revenue and expenses; in coordination with Controller, monitors progress against goals and produces monthly reports. Along with staff, represents FHPC at public events, conferences and workshops. Some travel required for tradeshows and membership development. May supervise receptionist, consultants, and/or interns.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related business; and three to five years related experience in fundraising in a nonprofit or foundation. Experience in directing association membership service, recruitment, and retention programs a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising. Understands the confidential nature of fundraising efforts and donor information, and maintains confidences. Ability to lead multiple long-and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related deadlines; ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and manage own work; ability to work unsupervised and make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively. Ability to work well under pressure. Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a variety of people and personalities; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing. Proven ability to work effectively with board members, colleagues, donors and volunteers. Thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work.

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in database software, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), mail merge functions, HTML and Adobe InDesign.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Current driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation. Certified Fundraising Professional desired.

Other Qualifications: Physical Demands-The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 10% travel will be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary level commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical (Capital Health Plan), dental, life, 403b (3% contribution, match up to 6%), AFLAC, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off (includes vacation and sick, 20 days in first year), 9 paid holidays, and professional development allowance.

Resume submissions by email are preferred. Please send them to the attention of:

Joe Sroka, CHA

Financial and Human Resources Director, Florida Hospices and Palliative Care 2000 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 200

Tallahassee, Fl 32301

joe@floridahospices.org

Donor Services Coordinator, Big Bend Hospice: A detail oriented and donor friendly person is needed to serve all donors to Big Bend Hospice – receiving donations, entering in Raiser’s Edge, reconciling with finance and sending acknowledgments and tribute letters. The position keeps the database of over 82,000 updated and prepares financial reports and mailing lists among other duties. Contact Angela Fortunas at 850-701-1303 or angelaf@bigbendhospice.org .