Fund Development Director

Job Description: Fund Development Director

Reports To: Executive Director

Classification: Full time, Exempt

Salary Range: $48,000 - $52,500

Submit Resumes to: wanda@firstteecfl.org

First Tee-Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

First Tee-Central Florida creates experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee-Central Florida creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. These character education programs are offered at golf courses, practice facilities, schools and neighborhood and community centers in four Central Florida counties.

Position Summary

The Fund Development Director oversees, plans, directs, and manages all aspects of the organization’s fundraising and resource development strategies. Responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting funding, business development resources, donations and/or giving campaigns from individuals, foundations, corporations, and governments to meet the funding needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Budget and Planning:         

·       Design and implement a comprehensive development plan to include marketing, fundraising, public relations, special events/activities, grants, and planned giving.

·       Establish an annual budget and long-term goals for First Tee – Central Florida’s Development Plan.

·       Collect metrics, create, and deliver regular reports on development budget, related financials, and development activities.

·       Develop goals and strategies to secure philanthropic support for the chapter’s fundraising goals, annual giving campaigns, community resource development, and in the near future, capital campaign.

·       Analyze data to ensure fundraising programs are growing annually and generating revenue to support the organization’s mission.

·       Develop and manage timelines for various fundraising and resource development activities to ensure critical fundraising processes are carried out in a timely manner.

·       Responsible for preparing well-written meeting briefings, strategy documents, and solicitation proposals to support the organization’s fundraising goals and mission.

Fundraising:

·       Design, implement and/or maintain a structured fundraising program as an aspect of First Tee – Central Florida’s overall program and as economic resource development.

·       Maintain knowledge about the external environment as it relates to non-profit organizations, The First Tee, and the golf industry. Aggressively seek new corporate, foundation and individual funding sources and maintain relationships with current/past donors.

·       Identify potential funding resources for future capital campaign.

·       Develop, implement, and oversee fundraising strategies and programs to ensure fundraising goals are being achieved.

·       Closely monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities/programs to ensure all processes and steps in the program are within the established guidelines.

·       Lead and manage fundraising and/or annual giving campaign portfolio and/or database.

·       Properly process and record all prospects, asks, and gifts and coordinate with Finance Manager for donor database implementation.

Marketing:

·       Maintain ongoing contact with First Tee – Central Florida’s staff regarding programs and plans. Examine and collaborate ways to package and market these programs to philanthropic supporters.

·       Plan and implement marketing programs and special events to maximize donor engagement and community sponsorship.

Special Events:

·       Speak publicly about The First Tee – Central Florida at meetings/events with potential funding sources to raise awareness of our chapter’s mission, goals, and financial needs.

Public Relations:

·       Develop constructive, cooperative and effective working relationships with individuals outside the organization.

·       Cultivate relationships with target sponsors and donors.

·       Maintain relationships with donors, community partners, and community investors to obtain ongoing annual support of First Tee – Central Florida.

·       Promote First Tee’s mission by modeling First Tee core values and adherence to the First Tee Code of Conduct.

●      Successfully pass criminal background check

●      Comply with all First Tee – Central Florida’s policies, procedures, safety and security regulations.

●      Possess an appropriate Florida Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to First Tee – Central Florida.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the Fund Development Manager must have visual and hearing acuity: have mobility, speaking, writing, analytical reasoning skills and manual dexterity, the ability to lift (50) pounds, high energy to perform and complete tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment: May spend time indoors, in a controlled environment, and outdoors in an uncontrolled environment with moderate to high noise levels. The work schedule is non-traditional and does require weekends and holidays. The individual must be able to travel within the chapter service area as required. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Characteristics and Skills Required: Adaptability, Communications, Dependability, Planning & Organization, Quality, and Teamwork

Benefits

·       Up to $400 per month toward Health Insurance Premium

·       $90 per month cell phone stipend   

·       Mileage reimbursement at the IRS published rate when your vehicle is used for FTCF business.  

·       Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, two weeks in the first year

Disclaimer This job offer is contingent upon successfully completing a background check.

Critical features of this job have been described in the narrative as essential functions; it does not restrict or prescribe the tasks that may be assigned. They may be subject to change at any time by the Executive Director due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

First Tee — Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. Our policy is to comply with all federal and/or state laws regarding equal employment opportunity as they relate to employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, personnel decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual preference or veteran status. Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.