Director of Development
Director of Development
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12-05-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 65000 - 70000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
12-05-2025
Job Description
Catholic Charities Bureau Inc. Jacksonville Regional Officeis seeking a Director ofDevelopment.This is a fulltime 40 hour a week exempt position located inJacksonville FL.The hiring range for this position is $65000 to 70000 annually.
Catholic Charities offers a competitive nonprofit compensation package with competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits; 100% employer paid health insurance paid time off sick leave 13 paid holidays paid parental leave life insurance flexible spending account shortterm disability longterm disability supplemental 403B retirement plan and pension. To apply please submit a cover letter application and resume. Catholic Charities is an EEO and everify participating agency.
Job Summary
The Director of Development oversees all fundraising development marketing and communications initiatives for the organization. A vital member of the leadership team this position plays a crucial role in advancing the agencys mission to provide compassionate social services and support to individuals and families in need throughout the Jacksonville community. The position develops implements and monitors a comprehensive fundraising plan to expand philanthropic support of the organization including identifying and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders actively pursuing and managing corporate and individual leads and fostering strong donor and sponsor stewardship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy and Execution:
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve annual revenue goals and longterm financial sustainability.
- Lead major gift fundraising efforts cultivating relationships with major donors foundations and corporations to secure significant financial support.
- Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns ensuring effective stewardship of donors and maximizing fundraising outcomes.
- Ensure development and fundraising activities are in line with the agencys strategic plan and comply with agency policies and COA accreditation standards.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Provide strategic leadership to the development team fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and high performance.
- Mentor coach and develop a team of development professionals empowering them to achieve individual and team goals.
- Collaborate effectively with other senior leaders and program managers to integrate fundraising strategies with programmatic goals.
- Effectively manage Development department personnel including training supervision performance evaluation goalsetting and evaluation.
- Participate in the development of the agencys plans and programs as a strategic partner providing strategic financial input and leadership on decisionmaking issues affecting the agency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Donor Relations and Communications:
- Along with the Regional Director serve as a key spokesperson for Catholic Charities cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders community leaders and the media.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance donor engagement and stewardship ensuring donors feel valued and informed about the impact of their contributions.
- Oversee the production of highquality communications materials including donor appeals newsletters and annual reports.
- Effectively articulate verbally and in writing the agencys history mission vision and programs to potential funding sources.
- Present a positive public image and increase the agencys awareness in the community.
Website Social Media and Marketing:
- Work with our external marketing contractor to manage and oversee the organizations website ensuring content is current engaging and reflective of the agencys mission and impact.
- Develop and implement social media strategies to increase awareness engagement and support.
- Oversee the marketing and communications activities to produce compelling marketing materials that effectively communicate the agencys initiatives and impact.
Financial Oversight and Reporting:
- Manage the Development Department budget and monitor expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.
- Provide regular reports to the Regional Director Board of Advisors and other stakeholders on fundraising progress trends and opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of donations expenditures and financial transactions in compliance with IRS principles.
- Ensure documentation meets IRS guidelines to support the organizations transparency and accountability.
- Facilitate audits by preparing and organizing records for review.
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures related to recordkeeping to uphold ethical fundraising practices.
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile financial data and ensure accuracy.
- Stay updated on changes in IRS regulations and adjust recordkeeping practices accordingly.
Other Duties and Functions:
- Carries out responsibilities in a manner that supports a collaborative donor centric culture.
- Maintain confidentiality of all development and financial records apply discretion and appropriate security measures in the handling of all confidential information.
- Adhere to agency standard of ethical conduct and maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients.
- Respect confidentiality within the Agency at home in public in meetings and in consultations with coworkers and outside providers.
- Sensitivity to the served populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Attend all Agency meetings as required.
- Participate in inservice activities training continuing education conferences and workshops for professional development and compliance with grant and Agency policies.
- Keep detailed and correct records.
- Correctly enter required information in the prescribed databases.
- Comply with regulatory statutory contractual grant and Agency standards for timeliness completeness and accuracy when preparing and maintaining paperwork and required reports.
- Comply with Diocesan and Catholic Charities Bureau Inc. general policies regulations and procedures.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
- Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor about Department and Agency issues.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in Blackbaud Raisers Edge or other development database.
- Knowledge of social media and marketing campaigns.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create a cohesive narrative.
- Ability to develop marketing materials and present ideas and concepts clearly and accurately.
- Ability to supervise manage and lead staff by example effectively and professionally.
- Ability to complete tasks efficiently and with high attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively present complex information in a clear manner to senior leadership Board of Advisors volunteers and staff.
- Excellent analytical strategic thinking and abstract reasoning skills plus excellent organizational skills
- Excellent leadership interpersonal people management skills and verbal communication skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Excellent written research communication and presentation creation skills and experience.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently adapt to changing circumstances and thrive in a fastpaced environment while completing assignments in a timely manner.
- Ability to report to work on time follow directions from supervisor and accept constructive feedback.
- Ability to interact effectively compassionately and respectfully with clients visitors staff and board members.
- Strong typing and computer skills are required including knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and development software programs.
- High level of personal initiative and ability to work with minimal oversight.
- Ability to act calmly in crisis situations and to resolve conflicts in a constructive and effective manner.
- Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change.
- Ability to understand and follow agency policies and procedures.
- Ability to learn agency specific software.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in marketing communications human services public administration or related field. Masters degree preferred.
- A minimum of 4 years nonprofit fundraising development and marketing.
- Certified FundRaising Executive a plus.
Other Requirements
- Clear a Level II background screening.
- Clear a reference check (professional and personal)
- Clear a local background check from the county in which you reside.
- Clear an annual Motor Vehicles Records check.
- Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto insurance according to agency standards.
- Provide a copy of all certifications prior to your first day of employment.
- Clear an EVerify check.
- Valid Florida state drivers license and a reliable vehicle.
Driving and Travel
- 10% travel is required for this job.
- This position requires that you drive your personal automobile or vehicle on agency business on behalf of Catholic Charities Bureau Inc. Therefore you must be at least 21 years old and have a current valid Florida Drivers License with no more than 5 points on your Florida drivers license within the last three years and no DUI convictions. You are required to carry automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $50000 for each person $100000 for each accident or occurrence for bodily injury and $25000 for property damage.
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