Development Director

The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit serving and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and caring team members provide support that helps over 3,500 children, teens, and adults to live, learn, work, and thrive.

Position Summary:

The Arc seeks a passionate and dynamic Development Director to join our mission-driven team. In this role, you will build and maintain impactful relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to further the organization's advancement goals. The Development Director will create, produce, and manage approximately 8-10 annual events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Work alongside the CAO to implement events and programming that align with the organization's short- and long-term fundraising goals. 
• Identify and cultivate corporate and foundation sponsors.
• Develop and manage event work plans.
• Maintain event budgets and monthly reconciliations.
• Event preparation and logistics, including décor, entertainment, ticketing, stakeholder relations, and onsite event 
• Solicit and collect auction items.
• Upload and track auction items with our third-party vendor.
• Set up committee and co-chair meetings.
• Attend above meetings, record meeting details, and prepare a recap
• Prepare weekly recap of event overview for team and co-chairs.
• Manage guest lists, seating charts, and name tags.
• Enter all event guests into CRM on a timely basis.
• Work with vendors before events and during set-up and break-down
• While this position has no direct reports, the Development Director leads project teams comprised of coworkers and volunteers.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donations.
• Identify and support the cultivation of potential major donors.
• Manage a database of donor information.
• Plan and coordinate special fundraising events.
• Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor. 
• Foster an environment that values trust, competence, teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect. 
• Takes initiative to learn new skills, enhance knowledge, and integrate new subject matter into existing performance and operations.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize and successfully execute projects and work assignments.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, parents, and public
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and set priorities as required
• Ability to travel throughout Palm Beach County to provide services and attend meetings as necessary
• Ability to meet drug-free workplace and other required background checks

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related experience
• Experience in sales, marketing or fundraising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to foster strong relationships
• Research and reporting skills
• Current Florida driver's license and auto insurance

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• The person in this position must occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, machinery, and other job-related items.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

We have a culture of compassionate team members and excellent Benefits:

• Affordable Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• FREE Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible Spending account
• Bonus Days Off the week before New Year’s Day
• Holiday, Vacation, PTO
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Referral Bonuses

At The Arc, we are driven by our vision of a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted. Fulfilling this vision requires passion, creativity, and a diversity of skills and backgrounds. Think you have what it takes? Help us make a difference and join us as an Development Director in the fight for inclusion and belonging for all!