What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at The Arc?
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.
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We have a culture of compassionate team members and excellent Benefits :
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!
