Fundraising & Development Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fundraising & Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing Feeding South Florida’s fundraising efforts by providing coordinated administrative, analytical, and donor facing leadership across multiple revenue streams. This position oversees annual giving, direct mail, corporate partnerships, donor stewardship, prospect research, and grants coordination, while serving as a central point of contact for visitors and partners at the Boynton Beach facility. The Fundraising & Development Specialist ensures a professional, donor centered experience and drives the alignment, execution, and effectiveness of development activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, analytical, and collaborative, with effective communication skills and a demonstrated interest in nonprofit fundraising and relationship development.

COMPENSATION: $55,000 - $63,000 Annually

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Development Operations & Administration

• Lead the coordination and execution of fundraising initiatives across annual giving, direct mail, major gifts, corporate partnerships, special campaigns, and prospect research.

• Manage timelines, priorities, and internal workflows to ensure fundraising activities are aligned with organizational goals and executed efficiently.

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and mailing lists to inform strategy, performance tracking, and leadership decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, systems, and documentation to strengthen operational effectiveness.

Direct Mail & Annual Giving

• Manage the execution of direct mail and annual giving efforts in alignment with fundraising strategies and revenue goals.

• Monitor campaign performance, analyze results, and translate insights into recommendations for future appeals.

• Oversee annual giving renewal activity and ensure timely coordination of follow-up and outreach.

Prospect Research & Portfolio Management

• Conduct strategic prospect research to identify, qualify, and prioritize individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.

• Develop prospect profiles, briefing materials, and research summaries to inform relationship strategy and leadership engagement.

• Maintain visibility into prospect movement and pipeline activity to support portfolio planning and informed decision-making.

• Analyze donor and prospect data to identify trends, capacity indicators, and opportunities for deeper engagement.

Donor Stewardship & Communications

• Oversee the coordination of donor stewardship communications and engagement touchpoints to ensure a consistent, donor-centered experience.

• Draft and refine donor communications, proposals, and impact materials in partnership with development leadership.

• Monitor donor interactions and follow-ups to ensure timely, strategic relationship management.

• Uphold high standards of professionalism and responsiveness across all donor communications.

Grants Coordination

• Manage the coordination of foundation and corporate grant activity, including proposal and reporting timelines.

• Direct the collection and organization of programmatic, financial, and outcome information required for submissions.

• Maintain grant records and reporting schedules to support compliance, stewardship, and internal accountability.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Philanthropy leadership and cross-functional teams including Finance, Programs, and Communications

• Exercise independent judgment in advancing projects, resolving issues, and managing competing priorities.

• Contribute to department-wide planning, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Visitor & Partner Experience Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, donors, partners, and vendors at the Boynton Beach facility.

• Oversee front-of-house operations to ensure a welcoming, professional experience aligned with Feeding South Florida’s values.

• Manage incoming inquiries and communications, exercising judgment in prioritization and routing.

• Maintain an organized, mission-forward front office environment that reflects strong external relations.