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Pace Center for Girls · 4 months ago

Director of Corporate and Foundation Development

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$102K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs. The Director of Corporate and Foundation Development will lead the growth of corporate partnerships and private donor relationships, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and long-term sustainability.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals

Identify and cultivate a pipeline of corporate and private foundation prospects capable of making major and multi-year investments

Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees on strategic growth opportunities

Build and steward meaningful relationships with national and regional funders

Lead the development of customized presentations, proposals, and partnership concepts that align funder interests with Pace’s mission and impact

Collaborate with the Advancement, Program, and Finance teams to ensure cohesive and compelling asks and funder engagement

Partner with the broader Advancement team to ensure coordination across individual giving, events, and communications

Collaborate with internal teams to align funding priorities with programmatic needs and organizational strategy

Ensure exceptional stewardship experiences for corporate and foundation partners, including recognition, reporting, and engagement opportunities

Represent Pace externally at partner events, conferences, and high-profile meetings to build visibility and relationships

Maintain accurate donor records, moves management tracking, and reporting in CRM systems

Regularly track and report on prospect portfolio and fundraising key performance indicators

Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team

Qualification

Corporate fundraising strategyMajor gift solicitationDonor management systemsRelationship buildingPresentation skillsStrategic thinkingProcess-drivenCuriosityCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree or CFRE preferred

At least 7 years of experience in corporate or foundation development, with a demonstrated ability to secure major and multi-year gifts

Experience working with executives, boards, and high-level funders

Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills

Proficiency in donor management systems and moves management practices

A dynamic fundraiser with strong business acumen and a passion for building mission-aligned partnerships

A persuasive communicator and relationship-builder who thrives in externally-facing roles

A collaborative team player who brings innovation, curiosity, and strategic thinking to their work

A process-driven professional who seeks feedback for continuous improvement

Preferred

advanced degree or CFRE preferred

Benefits

Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.

Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center based team members observe a balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.

Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.

Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.