Development Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth who walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE!

The primary functions of the Development Lead will be to advance the fundraising and philanthropic priorities of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. This position is responsible for developing strong relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, community leaders, and other partners to generate philanthropic support for the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term growth.

the duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage relationships with assigned donors and potential supporters.
• Conduct regular visits with donors, tours of our facilities, presentations, and meetings to build connections.
• Create strong relationships with business leaders, community organizations, foundations, elected officials, and local stakeholders.
• Represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County at community meetings, networking events, donor gatherings, and organizational events.
• Work with campaign volunteers, board members, and leadership to improve fundraising efforts and grow community support.

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities, capital projects, and long-term growth.
• Build and manage a strong portfolio of current and prospective donors.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners.
• Develop strategies to move prospective donors from initial engagement to meaningful, long-term philanthropic partnerships.
• Conduct donor meetings, presentations, site visits, tours, and other cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, case statements, and other donor materials.
• Establish and maintain measurable fundraising goals and regularly evaluate progress toward those goals.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and partnerships that expand philanthropic support for the organization.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development & Communications Officer on strategies for engaging high-capacity prospects and campaign leadership.

• Maintain accurate donor records, contact reports, and prospect activity within the organization's Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
• Monitor fundraising activity, donor engagement, and pipeline progress to ensure strategic movement toward fundraising goals.
• Work collaboratively with the Resource Development and Communications teams to ensure consistent donor messaging and engagement strategies.

• Support organization-wide fundraising initiatives as needed.
• Oversee a team of 2 to 5 fundraising professionals
• Collaborate with communications staff to develop campaign messaging, donor recognition, and stewardship opportunities.
• Contribute to the overall strategic growth of the Development Department through innovative fundraising ideas and relationship-building strategies.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

• Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.
• Must pass the pre-employment drug test
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (preferably Marketing, Public or Community Relations)
• Minimum years of…