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Meals on Wheels of Sarasota - Philanthropy Manager: The Philanthropy Manager provides strategic leadership for fundraising, donor engagement, and philanthropic partnerships to advance the organization's mission and financial sustainability. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role leads annual giving, grants, planned giving, and fundraising events while cultivating donor relationships, identifying new funding opportunities, and increasing community awareness. Serving as a key ambassador for the organization, the Philanthropy Manager drives revenue growth through strategic partnerships and innovative fundraising initiatives. Salary Range $60,0000-85,000 a year. Full time. Read full description here. (posted 7/24)
Sarasota Orchestra - Senior Director of Donor Engagement/Major Gifts: Known for its unique, team-oriented fundraising culture, Sarasota Orchestra seeks to engage a Senior Director of Donor Engagement – Major Gifts to join an established and successful team of fundraising professionals. This position will focus on cultivating major gifts while helping to implement and execute successful Giving campaigns. This position will maintain a keen awareness of Sarasota Orchestra’s overall development program which includes annual giving, foundation and corporate giving and revenue generated from special events. This position will also support the fundraising effort for a new Sarasota Music Center facility. Work and collaborate with fellow Donor Engagement Team members to establish objectives and set goals in a culture that cares deeply about stewardship and working as part of a team of development professionals. The Senior Director shall support a respectful and positive working relationship with all employees, patrons and customers, promoting an inclusive, respectful culture and Sarasota Orchestra values. Sarasota Orchestra has engaged ThinkingAhead Executive Search to help lead this search at this time. Salary range $125,000-$135,000. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their leadership experience and interest in the role to: Jonathan McIntosh, Partner, Thinking Ahead Executive Search – jmcintosh@thinkingahead.com and Rachael Holloway, Recruiter, ThinkingAhead Executive Search – rholloway@thinkingahead.com . Sarasota Orchestra Careers Web Site Page: https://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/about/the-orchestra/careers-and-auditions . (posted 7/24)
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota - Executive Director: The Executive Director serves as the chief managing officer of ASC, providing strategic leadership, overseeing operations and finances, leading fundraising efforts, and serving as the organization's primary ambassador to donors, patrons, sponsors, community partners, and government agencies. Read full description here. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Salary Range - $80,000-90,000 (posted 7/27)
Resilient Retreat - Manager of Philanthropic Engagement: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Resilient Retreat is seeking a full-time, dynamic, and mission-driven Manager of Philanthropic Engagement to play a key role in advancing our fundraising efforts and deepening relationships with our community of supporters. This position is responsible for managing donor engagement strategies, overseeing signature fundraising events, cultivating sponsorships, and supporting grant development efforts. This is an in-person position. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and brings strong writing, critical thinking, and technical skills to support a growing development program. Salary range: $ 55,000- $ 70,000. Read full description here. (posted 8/6)
Gulfcoast Community Foundation - Executive Assistant/Corporate Secretary: Do you want a rewarding career that gives back to our community? Then, join the team at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, where our values of Authenticity, Collaboration, Curiosity, Trailblazing, and Grit drive our bold, proactive philanthropy. Together with our donors, we transform our region and envision thriving communities with opportunities for all. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to the President/CEO and Corporate Secretary. This senior-level administrative professional supports the President/CEO while also serving as the corporate secretary for Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Inc. and its subsidiaries and serves as a critical liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, Leadership Team, and various stakeholders. This full-time position has a salary range of $70,000-$90,000, plus a robust and comprehensive benefits package. To see the full job description and learn more about our benefits, visit GulfCoastCF.org/careers. To Apply: Send resume to: jointheteam@gulfcoastcf.org (posted 8/6)
Planned Parenthood of Florida is seeking a relationship-driven Major Gifts Officer to join our Development team. This full time, fully remote position may be based anywhere in Florida (with some travel required) and plays a key role in advancing our mission by building meaningful relationships with donors and securing transformational philanthropic support. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of portfolio management and/or direct donor relationship management experience as well as demonstrated success of cultivating, soliciting, and closing five and six figure gifts. Annual starting salary of $100,000, commensurate with experience. Eligible for all applicable benefits (including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, life insurance, retirement, etc.) effective the first of the month following 30 days from your hire date. View the complete job description and apply by clicking here. (posted 8/13)
State College of Florida Foundation (SCFF) is seeking Director, Grants and Scholarships (Institutional Development) to help plan and execute a coordinated development strategy to increase private financial support through annual and major gift grant and scholarship fund-raising tasks aligning with SCFF's priorities and short and long-term fundraising objectives. Salary Range is: $51,720 to $81,718 (does not include value of employee benefits). State College of Florida (SCF) offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status. Visit the SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit details. To apply, click here. (posted 8/13)
JoshProvides Epilepsy Assistance Foundation is seeking a client care manager to respond to, evaluate, and implement the client grant program, which provides financial assistance grants to people and families living with epilepsy. Must have strong administrative skills and a customer service background, and the desire to help people with disabilities. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Zoom and Office 365 (Excel and Word) are a must. This position is the first point of contact for people nationwide seeking help with everyday needs. Knowledge of epilepsy and seizure disorders is helpful. This is a fully remote, part-time position, with no benefits. Working hours are between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, but hours worked during the day are somewhat flexible, depending on workflow and agency needs. Occasional weekends and evenings required. Salary range is $25,000-$30,000/year, depending on experience. Full description here. Submit resume and cover letter to Monica Caldwell: info@joshprovides.org (posted 8/18)
Forty Carrots Family Center – Development Administrator: Forty Carrots Family Center seeks an analytical and highly organized individual to work alongside our talented and dedicated Development team. The full-time position of Development Administrator is responsible for effective coordination of processes across multiple databases and software platforms, data management, analysis and interpretation of reports, donor acknowledgment, and assisting with fund reporting and reconciliations. The position plays an integral role in supporting events and oversees and coordinates the annual online auction for our signature fundraising event. The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or combination of post-high school education and experience) plus at least three (3) years of relevant non-profit experience. Knowledge of Salesforce and/or fundraising software is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, comfort with computers and technology, project management capabilities, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and a passion for supporting children and families. Level 2 Background Screening is a condition of employment per Chapter 435.12, Florida Statutes (For information, see https://info.flclearinghouse.com). The Development Administrator reports to the Development Manager. The anticipated hiring range is $55,000 - $65,000/yr plus competitive insurance benefits, retirement match, and paid time off. Recognized for our exceptional workplace culture, Forty Carrots Family Center is proud to be a Sarasota-Manatee Top Workplace. For additional information and the full job description, please visit https://fortycarrots.com/contact/career-opportunities/. Click here to apply. (posted 8/18)
Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Director of Brand Engagement: Every gift, grant, and partnership at Gulf Coast Community Foundation tells a story about what’s possible when a community invests in itself. We’re looking for a Director of Brand Engagement to set the strategy for how the Foundation tells those stories, builds relationships, and shows up in the community. This is a strategic leadership role for someone who can bring communications, brand, events, community engagement, and executive presence together to advance the Foundation’s priorities and create meaningful experiences. What You’ll Do: As the Director of Brand Engagement, you’ll serve as the Foundation’s communications strategist, shaping how we tell our story, engage our community, and bring our mission to life. You’ll set annual communications and engagement priorities, lead integrated campaigns and high-profile initiatives, advance our brand, and turn the Foundation’s impact into stories and experiences that deepen relationships, inspire philanthropy, and amplify community impact. You’ll partner closely with the CEO and VP of Strategy and Culture to identify opportunities that elevate our community presence and advance Foundation priorities, while collaborating across the organization to ensure our communications, events, partnerships, and experiences feel connected and intentional. You’ll also lead and develop our Brand Engagement Associate and Event Associate, providing the strategy, direction, and support they need to do their best work. Status: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried. Salary Range: $99,200-$124,000 annually. To see the full job description and learn more about our benefits, visit GulfCoastCF.org/careers. To apply: Send resume to: jointheteam@gulfcoastcf.org (postd 8/18)