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Pace Center for Girls · 1 day ago

Development Manager

Pace Center for Girls is focused on promoting gender-responsive programming for girls, and they are seeking a Development Manager to manage a comprehensive program for fundraising and development. The role involves producing funding streams, managing donor relationships, and enhancing community awareness through various promotional activities.

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Responsibilities

Produce a long term unrestricted funding stream capable of growth
Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals through regular donor gatherings, tours and ask events
Maintain database of donors and prospects
Help plan, develop and execute fundraising special events
Write, edit, and produce all appeal materials
Produce consistent restricted funding that meet and support the program’s growth objectives
Research and identify grant opportunities
Participate in the development of grant concepts
Produce written grant proposals
Manage relationships with grantors
Build awareness within the community of the center success and the need for gender responsive programming for girls
Write, edit and produce newsletters, or other promotional brochures
Write and distribute press releases
Maintain relationships with media contacts
Write public presentations
Participate in and/or present at gender advocacy opportunities
Represent Pace in public speaking opportunities
Help create and maintain a highly motivated, active, informed, effective board of directors
Support the ED in communications to the board
Support the ED in board orientations and training
Manage all non-direct service volunteers

Qualification

Fundraising experienceGrant proposal writingProject managementMicrosoft ExcelSocial media marketingTeam collaborationOral communicationWritten communicationAttention to detail

Required

A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years' experience in development or a related field
At least 3 years of a proven track record in fundraising and development
Ability to work collaboratively and as a team player
Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills; effective time management and organizational skills; attention to details, good at proofreading
Experience and an aptitude for using internet and social media to enhance development and marketing activities of Pace Center for Girls
Upholds the ethical and confidentiality standards of Pace Center for Girls
Working knowledge in: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Facebook, Constant Contact or other newsletter/publisher software
Current Florida driver's license required
Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles
Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida
Follows policies and procedures of the Agency
Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirement
Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required

Preferred

Possess strong project management skills and have an ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures

Company

Pace Center for Girls

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PACE Center for Girls provides academics and social services with a focus on the future for middle& high-school-aged girls.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.81M
Key Investors
Mary’s Memorial Giving FundBishop Parker FoundationState Farm
2025-07-09Grant· $0M
2025-06-20Grant· $0.13M
2025-04-22Grant· $0.06M

Leadership Team

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Mary Marx
President & CEO
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Teddy Thompson
Chief Program Officer
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