Development Director
Location: Florida
Duration: Long Term
The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and plans and executes a fundraising plan for donors.
The Development Director works closely with the Executive Director in creating and implementing a finance plan and supporting the execution of fundraising events. The Development Director is responsible for identifying, cultivating and maintaining relationships with the top donors.
Applicant must be detail-oriented, possess strong communication and organizational skills, have some political campaign experience, and major gifts experience. Experience in Florida and with 527 non-profits is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities (not a comprehensive list):
Plan and execute fundraising events
Maintain donor relationships
Perform research to identify prospective new major donors and raisers and work to re-engage lapsed donors
Create and manage a tracking system for all donors
Create and manage a call time program
Create and manage a finance email program to keep major donors informed and engaged
Providing finance support to the Executive Director as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field or relevant work experience
3-4 years of related work experience
Strong and engaging interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
Experience working on campaign or political committee fundraising teams for 2-3 cycles preferred
Experience working in Florida preferred
Good sense of humor
To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to Lisa Straehley at lisa@sawgrassprogressives.com with the subject line "Development Director." In your cover letter, please detail your interest in the position, any relevant experiences, and how you believe this opportunity will contribute to your mission of helping Florida.
Fall Field Fellow
Location: Remote/In Person Hybrid
Duration: September 18 - November 22
Sawgrass Progressives is seeking passionate, motivated individuals for our Fall Field Fellowship program. This unique opportunity offers participants a chance to learn valuable organizing skills while working towards achieving progressive goals. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to provide hands-on experience, with escalating objectives that allow fellows to immediately implement their newly acquired skills. By tracking metrics such as canvassing, phonebanking, textbanking, volunteer recruitment, and retention, fellows will develop crucial skills in organizing.
Responsibilities:
1. Use a variety of tactics to talk to constituents about their elected officials, in so doing, strengthening community relationships.
2. Plan, coordinate, and execute on and off-campus events to raise awareness about Sawgrass Progressives and our mission.
3. Attend meet and greets with influential community leaders, elected officials, and other key partners.
Throughout the program, fellows will participate in weekly check-ins and reporting with Sawgrass Progressives Executive Director, Lisa Straehley. These meetings serve to clarify goals, provide guidance, and ensure fellows stay on track.
Qualifications:
1. Passion for progressive values and a commitment to social change.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Prior experience in community organizing, event planning, or political campaigns is a plus but not required.
To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to Lisa Straehley at lisa@sawgrassprogressives.com with the subject line "Fall Field Fellow Application." In your cover letter, please detail your interest in the fellowship, any relevant experiences, and how you believe this opportunity will contribute to your personal and professional growth. Applications are due September 15.
Sawgrass Progressives is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment.