Development Officer

Job Description

Development Officer
Full TimeN.
Miami Beach, FL
Fundraiser

Key Areas of Responsibility

Fundraising & Donor Portfolio Management
Manage and grow a portfolio of parent and community donors
Renew and increase annual gifts
Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors
Provide thoughtful and timely stewardship

Business Partnership Program (Corporate Giving)

Lead and expand the Business Partnership Program
Manage renewals and identify new corporate prospects
Ensure fulfillment of sponsorship benefits and donor recognition
Develop creative strategies to grow parent-owned business engagement

Capital Campaign Support

Partner with senior leadership and volunteer solicitors
Support donor cultivation, solicitations, and follow-up
Prepare donor briefings, materials, and meeting logistics
Track naming opportunities and stewardship steps
Ensure accurate documentation and pipeline management

Prospect Development & Pipeline Growth

Collaborate with Admissions to identify high-capacity families
Build a long-term pipeline of future major donors
Maintain detailed donor records and strategy notes

Event-Based Fundraising & Sponsorships

Support planning and execution of Development events
Promote sponsorship opportunities
Coordinate donor recognition at school events

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

Attend parent-facing events and milestone celebrations
Coordinate donor recognition for theatre, commencement, and special programs
Execute consistent donor touches including thank-you notes and milestone acknowledgments

Development Operations & Administration

Process gifts and pledges accurately
Maintain database integrity and financial tracking
Coordinate calendars, meetings, and donor communications
Support Development Committee and Board reporting needs

Additional Responsibilities

Integrate fundraising opportunities into school events
Partner across departments to support institutional goals
Perform additional duties as assigned