Development Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders.  PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS:

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Development Manager drives revenue growth by managing the donor database and securing corporate sponsorships and foundation grants. This mid-level role focuses on building strong corporate partnerships, writing compelling grant proposals, and optimizing fundraising systems to support annual events and organizational growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Corporate and Foundation Relations / Private Grants and Fundraising (50%)

• Prospect Cultivation: Identify and cultivate new foundation and corporate funding opportunities, presenting them to leadership for review, and secureinvitationfor visits or application submittal, if required
• Work with leadership and program staff to identify needs, develop, and submit proposals
• Work with program staff, the finance department, and leadership to develop proposal budgets as required
• Draft letters of inquiry, grant applications, and case statements
• Write and submit proposals as necessary

Grant Management (5%)

• Maintain master grant list and track responses, awards, and renewal opportunities for all submitted grants
• Work with the Contracts and Data Analysis departments to ensure required reports are completed and submitted on deadline

Special Events & Sponsorships (15%)

• Work with Marketing and Creative Services staff to identify event opportunities and secure corporate, foundation, and individual sponsorships

Database Administration and Development Operations (15%)

• Donor Database Management: Serve as the primary administrator for the donor database, build out donation landing pages, and ensure data integrity
• Oversee all gift processingand donor acknowledgementfunctions
• Financial Reconciliation: Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile monthly fundraising reports
• Reporting Dashboards: Generate monthly dashboards tracking progress toward fundraising goals for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Donor Stewardship: Track, acknowledge, and thank donorstomaintainhigh retention rates

Annual Fund and Marketing Support (15%)

• Support marketing communication projects related to donor cultivation, recruitment, and stewardship
• Work with Creative Services to produce donor communication pieces, including annual appeals, donation landing pages, event sponsorship guides, online appeals, or other donor collateral

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelorsdegree
• 3+ years of experience with grant writing, annual fund management, sponsorships and events, or general fund development required. 5+ years and accreditation/certification(CFRE)preferred. Experience in health and human services a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license
• Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles
• Must pass level II background(https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc.policies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge ofDonor CRM systems essential;DonorPerfectexperience preferred
• Basic knowledge of grant program/project budgets required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable calling or speaking with people to establish new business relationships
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple terms
• Ability to connect the philanthropic desires of donors to the philanthropic needs of the 
• organization
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability toaccuratelytype at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time

• Ability to bend, stoop and reach

• Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time

• Ability to movethroughoutprogram facilities both indoors and outdoors

• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds

• Good hearing and vision

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Office environment
• Treatment program/ hospitalenvironment
• Possible exposure to individuals experiencing emotional distress or agitation
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases