Development Officer II

The Vehicle Tax Credit Development Officer plays a key role in managing Florida’s motor vehicle tax election program, which allows vehicle purchasers and registrants to allocate a portion of their state sales tax (up to $105) to fund K-12 Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarships. This scholarship provides Florida parents with the opportunity to choose the best educational environment for their children, including private schooling. The Vehicle Tax Credit Development Officer works closely with automobile dealerships, private tag agencies, and county tax collector offices to ensure the proper completion of the Contribution Election Form DR-HS1. Additionally, this role collaborates with the Senior Development Officer and cross-functional teams to increase the number of tax election customer presentations, the primary funding source for the program. This remote position, covering the west coast of Florida, requires some travel and reports to the Senior Development Officer for the FTC Scholarship Program. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage vehicle tax credit development projects from inception to completion.   Collaborate with top stakeholders including Senior Development Officer and other members of the Development Team to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.   Works with other departments within Step Up and outside partners on special events to raise awareness of our donors and the FTC Program.   Develop and implement community outreach strategies to increase awareness of the vehicle tax election contribution during the car buying or registration process.   Plan and administer donor recognition initiatives and trade show participation.   Oversee the work of the department, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality deliverables.   Manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.   Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.   Communicate project status and updates to senior management and other stakeholders.   Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve development processes.   Persuasively convey the mission of SUFS to diverse groups including donors, corporate executives, board members and others who are important to the organization’s overall prosperity.   Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity, and potential for helping SUFS meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with SUFS’s work.   Work with and communicate with a wide range of people – the public, volunteers, influential donors, prospects, and others.   Ability to determine an individual’s interests, capacity and potential for helping SUFS meet its goals, and act appropriately to tie those interests with SUFS’s priorities.   The above is not an all-inclusive list of all duties performed by this job title, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Required Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years high level fundraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in major gifts, direct fundraising, and/or successful sales experience.   Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries, and military service can substitute for the formal education requirements.   Knowledge of databases, Internet, and personal productivity software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required.   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Preferred Sales and/or finance background preferred, but not required.   KEY COMPETENCIES Direct and truthful with a high integrity work ethic and be able to maintain confidentiality.   Is a person of high character who exhibits consistency and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs with the ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose.   Ability to work independently but also must work well in a team environment.   Strong negotiating, organizational, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.   Strong presentation skills, including some public speaking required.   Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.   Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.   Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.   Ability to work effectively in high-tension situations and maintain composure under pressure.   Approaches every project with drive and energy, keeping an eye on results.   Outstanding interpersonal and self-motivational skills. A creative and innovative thinker.   Ability to make good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.   WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.   Valid driver license with proof of insurance.   Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.   Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000