Senior Director of Development

Salary will be between $65,000 to $71,000 (based on
experience)

We are seeking a Senior Director of Development to develop and
implement the strategic direction to increase financial support and
foster community awareness and support of our programs and services
in the Tampa area. This position is responsible for the execution
of fundraising activities to meet fiscal year budgeted goals
through collaboration of staff, volunteers, corporate participation
and local advisory board involvement.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the
  Organization

A Snapshot of What You Will Be Doing:

• Plan, develop, and implement fundraising plan to secure
  corporate, individual and foundation gifts in support of
  fundraising goals
• Develop and manage a fundraising infrastructure that supports
  various giving strategies, stewardship, and donor data management
  activities
• Plan and execute annual signature event
• Identify, cultivate, recruit, and develop candidates for the
  local advisory board
• Participate in community networking events
• Travel to meet with and personally solicit donors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university; and/or
  five years of development/sales experience; or equivalent
  combination of education
• Fundraising goal achievement and relevant experience
• Dynamic leadership and supervisory skills and experience
• CFRE desirable
• Non-profit experience preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to
  drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and
  for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good
  driving history)
• An energetic, creative and professional individual who will
  portray and promote a positive, respectful, and team-based
  environment
• Experience in event planning (logistics)
• Experience soliciting businesses and individuals for
  sponsorship opportunities and donated auction items
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills;
  professional phone skills and excellent written and verbal
  communication skills
• Significant attention to detail, superior organizational and
  writing skills and the ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, Canva,
  and donor database software (Donor Perfect preferred)
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can efficiently handle
  multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability
  and statistical inference, as well as the ability to apply concepts
  such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
  practical situations.
• Available for evening and weekend events and activities when
  needed

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily
that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for
people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working
at Easterseals is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to be
part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent,
your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities,
families and the community, you might be exactly what we are
looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP)
(including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic
information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at
(407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter
Park, FL 32792.