Development Director, First Coast Cultural Center
Categories Development Officer
Expires Nov 12, 2025
Description
In collaboration with the First Coast Cultural Center (FCCC) Management Team, the
Development Director is responsible for ensuring the consistent achievement of the Center’s
mission. First Coast Cultural Center (FCCC) seeks a strategic and results-driven Development
Director to lead and execute its capital campaign efforts. This key role is responsible for securing
major gifts, cultivating high-level donors, and managing the campaign’s overall success.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Campaign Leadership & Major Gifts • Develop and implement a high-impact capital campaign strategy to secure six-and seven- figure gifts. • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors capable of $100,000+ contributions. • Collaborate with board members and campaign volunteers to leverage networks and secure transformational gifts. • Lead personalized donor engagement strategies to increase campaign participation and impact. Sponsorships & Grant Funding • Develop and execute sponsorship opportunities, securing corporate and community partnerships. • Research, write, and manage high-level grant proposals to secure significant funding. • Maintain compliance and reporting for grants and major gifts. Donor Stewardship & Recognition • Ensure meaningful donor recognition, acknowledgment, and engagement. • Oversee campaign events, donor appreciation initiatives, and naming opportunities. • Maintain accurate donor records and campaign progress tracking using fundraising software. • Provide regular campaign updates and reports to the Board of Directors.
Qualifications
• Proven track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts through capital campaigns or major gift fundraising. • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, capital campaigns, or major gifts fundraising. • Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to cultivate and steward high-level donors. • Strong written and verbal communication, with experience in grant writing, sponsorships, and donor presentations. • Strategic thinker with excellent project management and goal-setting abilities. • Proficiency in donor database management, CRM software, and Microsoft Office Suite. • Passion for arts and cultural organizations preferred.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years' experience with Capital Campaigns. This can include a degree in Marketing, Business, Nonprofit, or related fields. • Nonprofit and fundraising-oriented background preferred. • Successful ability to personally identify, cultivate and solicit individual donors, corporations and foundations. • Requirement: Level 2 background check with fingerprints or proof of active clearance.
Salary/Salary Range
Compensation range is $70,000- $75,000, based on experience and performance-based benchmarks
How to Apply
sromero@firstcoastculturalcenter.org