Florida Immigrant Coalition : Development Manager

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Position Summary

Florida Immigrant Coalition seeks an experienced, intrepid fundraiser and grant writer who, in close coordination with the Executive Director, is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing a diverse base of financial support for an agile and growing immigrant rights movement in Florida. Candidate should have high standards of excellence, be mission-driven, and be comfortable with achieving a $4 million fundraising goal per year. Proficient writing skills, interpersonal skills, and keen attention to detail are ideal traits.

Grants management

• Research, review, writing, and editing of organizational proposals for funding from private donors, public foundations, and/or institutional donors.

• Maintain current foundation portfolio by preparing and submitting grant renewal requests and reports of existing grants in collaboration with Directors and program staff.

• Identify and submit regular solicitations to new potential sources of support in order to grow the portfolio.

• Manage collaborative relationships with partner organizations for joint fundraising, when applicable, or with program staff as needed.

• Manage internal database of grant proposals and reports, including tracking deadlines and notifying relevant staff with adequate time to complete all grant/reporting requirements

Fundraising

• Build and implement an annual donor stewardship program

• Take the lead on organizing fundraising projects with defined monetary and list-building goals (i.e., Give Miami Day).

• Ensure proper data management, record keeping, and acknowledgement of funders, donors, members, and partners.

• Fundraise for organizational events and cultivate relationships with individual donors.

• Work closely with FLIC member groups to develop and expand a resource base with community support from individuals, businesses, and churches.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to the organization's mission and have a minimum of 3 years of experience with grant writing.

• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals; strong editing skills.

• Strong verbal communication and social skills to establish, maintain, and develop relationships with donors, foundations, grant officers, etc.

• Ability to develop creative and unique ideas as they relate to fundraising for FLIC’s mission and programs.

• Previous experience with diverse fundraising strategies, including special events and individual donor solicitation.

• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.

• Experience with proposal writing.

• Position will require a flexible work schedule that may include some weekends or evening availability, as well as occasional travel.

Salary

Range $60,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience

Competitive Benefits:

● 100% Paid Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance)

● Parental Leave

● 14 Paid Holidays

● Flexible Work Schedule

How to apply: Send a resume, writing sample, and references to** [email protected]**

FLIC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay men, and transgender individuals.