Feeding South Florida® · 2 weeks ago
Fundraising & Development Specialist
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $63K/yr
1+ years expFeeding South Florida is a leading domestic hunger relief organization serving multiple counties. The Fundraising & Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing fundraising efforts by providing administrative, analytical, and donor-facing leadership across various revenue streams.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead the coordination and execution of fundraising initiatives across annual giving, direct mail, major gifts, corporate partnerships, special campaigns, and prospect research
Manage timelines, priorities, and internal workflows to ensure fundraising activities are aligned with organizational goals and executed efficiently
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and mailing lists to inform strategy, performance tracking, and leadership decision-making
Identify opportunities to improve development processes, systems, and documentation to strengthen operational effectiveness
Manage the execution of direct mail and annual giving efforts in alignment with fundraising strategies and revenue goals
Monitor campaign performance, analyze results, and translate insights into recommendations for future appeals
Oversee annual giving renewal activity and ensure timely coordination of follow-up and outreach
Conduct strategic prospect research to identify, qualify, and prioritize individual, corporate, and foundation prospects
Develop prospect profiles, briefing materials, and research summaries to inform relationship strategy and leadership engagement
Maintain visibility into prospect movement and pipeline activity to support portfolio planning and informed decision-making
Analyze donor and prospect data to identify trends, capacity indicators, and opportunities for deeper engagement
Oversee the coordination of donor stewardship communications and engagement touchpoints to ensure a consistent, donor-centered experience
Draft and refine donor communications, proposals, and impact materials in partnership with development leadership
Monitor donor interactions and follow-ups to ensure timely, strategic relationship management
Uphold high standards of professionalism and responsiveness across all donor communications
Manage the coordination of foundation and corporate grant activity, including proposal and reporting timelines
Direct the collection and organization of programmatic, financial, and outcome information required for submissions
Maintain grant records and reporting schedules to support compliance, stewardship, and internal accountability
Partner closely with Philanthropy leadership and cross-functional teams including Finance, Programs, and Communications
Exercise independent judgment in advancing projects, resolving issues, and managing competing priorities
Contribute to department-wide planning, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, donors, partners, and vendors at the Boynton Beach facility
Oversee front-of-house operations to ensure a welcoming, professional experience aligned with Feeding South Florida’s values
Manage incoming inquiries and communications, exercising judgment in prioritization and routing
Maintain an organized, mission-forward front office environment that reflects strong external relations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising support, research, administration, or a related field
Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Strong writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and donor-centered communications, reports, and summaries
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfort working with databases/CRMs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience with donor databases
Familiarity with prospect research tools and publicly available data sources
Interest in career growth within nonprofit development
Commitment to Feeding South Florida's mission and values
Benefits
Full medical, dental and vision insurance
401K matching contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO)
A diverse team that is representative of the community we serve
Continuous learning opportunities
A high-performance culture that will help challenge and grow your skill set
Company
Feeding South Florida®
Feeding South Florida® provides support for 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paco Vélez
President and CEO
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