Position Summary

The Samaritan Resource Center (SRC) seeks an experienced and relationship-driven Development Manager to expand our donor base, strengthen recurring giving, and support a growing fundraising program. This mid-level role (5+ years experience) will help SRC increase annual revenue, grow recurring monthly donors, and serve as a key representative of SRC in the Central Florida community.

The Development Manager supports donor acquisition and stewardship, coordinates board-related administrative functions, manages fundraising events, and builds strong systems that position SRC for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Individual Donor Growth & CRM Management (35%)

• Expand SRC’s individual donor base through targeted outreach, cultivation, and consistent follow-up.
• Lead recurring giving growth through tailored communications and donor journeys.
• Organize and optimize SRC’s donor CRM (Give Butter) to ensure accuracy, proper segmentation, and meaningful reporting.
• Track fundraising KPIs, donor retention, and campaign performance.

2. Stewardship & Donor Communications (20%)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive stewardship plan (thank-you calls, personal notes, impact updates, donor touchpoints).
• Create donor-centered communications including newsletters, impact stories, and quarterly updates.
• Maintain a consistent cadence of follow-through with donors, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and connected.

3. Fundraising Campaigns & Events (20%)

• Lead planning and execution of SRC’s two major annual fundraising events:
  • Spring 5K Run/Walk
  • Transforming Lives Fall Fundraiser
• Support event committees with agendas, materials, outreach lists, and logistics.
• Manage sponsorship outreach, donor invitations, follow-up, and day-of execution.
• Together, these events aim to raise $75,000+, contributing to the organizational goal of $100K in annual campaigns.

4. External Relations & Community Presence (10%)

• Attend community meetings, chamber events, church partner gatherings, and corporate engagement opportunities alongside the ED.
• Represent SRC professionally across the Orlando philanthropic ecosystem to build visibility and new partnerships.
• Assist with presentations, community tables, and volunteer days.

5. Grant Support & Development Operations (10%)

• Assist with grant tracking, reports, and data needs; collaborate with grant writers to supply narratives, metrics, and stories.
• Research new funding opportunities and support preparation of grant materials.
• Maintain organized development files, donor reports, and campaign documents.

6. Board Support & Administrative Coordination (5%)

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Board of Directors, including meeting preparation, materials, and minutes.
• Coordinate with board committees for fundraising and events.
• Note: Board management and governance remain the ED’s responsibility; this role supports operations and follow-through.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fundraising, development, event management, or nonprofit external relations.
• Demonstrated success raising $300K–$500K+ annually or supporting a comparable-sized development portfolio.
• Strong experience managing donor databases and donor segmentation.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience planning events and coordinating volunteer committees.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends for events and community activities.
• Understanding of homelessness, poverty, or human services (or willingness to learn).

Key Competencies

• Relationship builder
• Organized and detail-focused
• Strong follow-through
• Self-directed and proactive
• Comfortable in community-facing roles
• Clear, compassionate communicator
• Mission-aligned and values-driven