Development Manager
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity, PR / Communications
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Development ManagerRegular Full-Time Pinellas Park, FL, US
Salary: $57,000.00 Annually
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.
BENEFITS:- 9 paid holidays per year
- 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
- 401k matching
- Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.
The Development Manager drives revenue growth by managing the donor database and securing corporate sponsor ships and foundation grants. This mid-level role focuses on building strong corporate partnerships, writing compelling grant proposals, and optimizing fundraising systems to support annual events and organizational growth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Corporate and Foundation Relations / Private Grants and Fundraising (50%)
- Prospect Cultivation:
Identify and cultivate new foundation and corporate funding opportunities, presenting them to leadership for review, and secureinvitationfor visits or application submittal, if required - Work with leadership and program staff to identify needs, develop, and submit proposals
- Work with program staff, the finance department, and leadership to develop proposal budgets as required
- Draft letters of inquiry, grant applications, and case statements
- Write and submit proposals as necessary
- Maintain master grant list and track responses, awards, and renewal opportunities for all submitted grants
- Work with the Contracts and Data Analysis departments to ensure required reports are completed and submitted on deadline
- Work with Marketing and Creative Services staff to identify event opportunities and secure corporate, foundation, and individual sponsor ships
- Donor Database Management:
Serve as the primary administrator for the donor database, build out donation landing pages, and ensure data integrity - Oversee all gift processing and donor acknowledgement functions
- Financial Reconciliation:
Collaborate with the finance team to reconcile monthly fundraising reports - Reporting Dashboards:
Generate monthly dashboards tracking progress toward fundraising goals for executive leadership and the Board of Directors. - Donor Stewardship:
Track, acknowledge, and thank donorstomaintainhigh retention rates
- Support marketing communication projects related to donor cultivation, recruitment, and stewardship
- Work with Creative Services to produce donor communication pieces, including annual appeals, donation landing pages, event sponsorship guides, online appeals, or other donor collateral
- 3+ years of experience with grant writing, annual fund management, sponsor ships and events, or general fund development required. 5+ years and accreditation/certification(CFRE) preferred. Experience in health and human services a plus.
- Valid driver's license
- Must be cleared by PAR auto insurance carrier to operate PAR vehicles
- Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc.policies
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Donor CRM systems essential;
Donor Perfect experience preferred - Basic knowledge of grant program/project budgets required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable calling or speaking with people to establish new business relationships
- Ability to translate complex ideas into simple terms
- Ability to connect the philanthropic desires of donors to the philanthropic needs of the
- organization
- Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
- Ability toaccuratelytype at least 40 words per minute.
- Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, stoop and reach
- Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
- Ability to movethroughoutprogram facilities both indoors and outdoors
- Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
- Good hearing and vision
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:- Possible exposure to individuals experiencing emotional distress or agitation
- Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases
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