Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg

Position: Development Manager

Hours: 40

Directly Reports to: Director of Development

Summary:

The Development Manager is a strategic member of the development team and is responsible for helping successfully complete all fund raising efforts including annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation activities, special events, sponsorships, stewardship programs, and capital and endowment campaign planning and implementation.

Duties:**

Event/Project Management:

Leads and coordinates all major development events including:

  • Budget preparation and expense tracking
  • Coordinate communications with event committees
  • Prepare marketing materials for events, including invitations, sponsorship packages, programs, etc.
  • Event logistics, vendor selection, invoice payments
  • Guest and sponsor list creation and tracking

Coordinates the annual giving program including renewals, updates and identification of new prospects

Manages charity of choice activities

Stewardship Coordination:

Lead donor stewardship activities including event recognition, gratitude mailings, gifts, and personal calls

Development Support:

Implements donor research, friend-making activities, and follow-ups with potential donors

Assist in managing the Development Coordinator to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and donor and prospect tracking

Ensures donor stewardship and acknowledgements are being coordinated efficiently

Researches new and creative approaches for fundraising

Reviews donation data for development reports and general ledger reconciliation

Assists with creation of social media material for website, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

Attends weekly Development staff meetings, administration meetings and faculty/staff meetings

Supports and attends the Board Developmentand Marketing Committee meetings

Works to coordinate fundraising opportunities with Academy Prep Tampa

Assist the Development Director as needed.

Database Administration:

Manages all aspects of e-Tapestry database

Creates and runs queries as requested

Generates reports as requested

Develop and document database procedures for both campuses

Skills Required:

  • Development management skills required
  • Highly effective in event management, finance, and administration
  • Advanced computer skills (proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Photoshop)
  • Ability to meet deadlines, work well with others and multi-task. Team player with a positive attitude
  • Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events that change priorities on a daily basis
  • Professional maturity and diplomacy with visitors, partners, vendors, etc., in person, phone and written communication.

Education & Experience Required:

  • Bachelor degree with 3-5 years experience in a senior level development position
  • Experience in business management, finance and technology a plus

**The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management or logical assignment to the position.