Director of Development & Grants

Edna W. Runner Education Center
Jupiter, FL
Posted 

Job Description

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Director of Philanthropy & Grants to lead our donor relations and development efforts. This key leadership position is responsible for designing and leading a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the mission of the Edna W. Runner Education Center. This role focuses on cultivating donor relationships, identifying and writing grants, managing stewardship activities, and working closely with the Executive Director and Board to create and implement strategies that ensure the organization's financial sustainability and growth.

About Us: The mission of the Edna W. Runner Education Center is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk students and families so they may pursue academic and personal excellence. Our vision is that the children of West Jupiter become empowered to overcome the circumstances of poverty, excel educationally, and live meaningful lives. We strive to create lasting positive impact through our multifaceted initiatives and services for elementary students, seniors and our c

ommunity.


Key Responsibilities:


✍️ Fundraising & Grant

s· Grants Management

:· Research funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies

.· Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals, reports, and compliance documentation

.· Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and funding pipelines

.· Coordinate with program and finance staff to gather data for proposals and reports

.· Track grant expenditures and ensure alignment with award requirements.

· Events Management

:· Plan, manage, and execute fundraising and stewardship events

.· Develop event budgets, timelines, logistics, and vendor contracts

.· Recruit and manage volunteers, committees, and sponsors for events

.· Monitor event performance, return on investment, and donor engagement outcomes

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💬 Donor Relations & Stewardshi
  • pCultivate, originate and manage relationships with current and prospective donors (individuals, corporations and foundations
  • )Oversee and develop donor database, and execute donor acknowledgment and stewardship strategie

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📈 Strategic Fundraising Plannin
  • gCollaborate with the Executive Director and Board to set annual fundraising goals and campaigns, and leverage relationships and funding opportunitie
  • sTrack and analyze fundraising metrics; adjust strategies accordingl
  • yProvide fundraising reports and projections to the Executive Director and Boar

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🤝 Collaboratio
  • nSelf-starter and strong team playe
  • rPartner with the Marketing & Events Manager on appeals, fundraising campaigns, and event
  • sLead major gift cultivation and capital campaigns as neede
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Qualifications
  • :4+ years minimum of nonprofit development experience and fundraisin
  • gBachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related fiel
  • dStrong grant writing and donor stewardship skill
  • sFamiliarity with donor databases and CRM system
  • sExcellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skill
  • sStrong leadership and networking abilitie
  • sDemonstrated success in securing major gifts and grant
  • sStrong organizational and time management skill

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Preferred

:· Experience in education-focused nonprofit organization

s· Familiarity with and involvement in local philanthropic communit

y· Experience with capital campaign

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Compensation and Benefits

:Compensation based on industry standards and qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package including life, health, dental, LTD & STD insurance, 403B with match and paid time of

fProfessional development opportunitie

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