PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position oversees the fundraising/marketing campaigns to secure revenue that meets the business objectives for JA of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the President. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for fundraising through operating gifts from companies and individuals, grants from private foundations, and marketing initiatives. Serve as a key thought partner to the President and leadership team, helping shape the organization’s development strategy during a critical period of growth. Collaborate cross-functionally with program, education, and finance teams to align funding opportunities with programmatic needs and impact goals. Designs and oversees a stewardship program that effectively engages all constituents – alumni, staff, board, volunteers, and donors – to create an effective resource pipeline, increase retention of funder relationships, increase revenue from existing relationships, and enhance the JA brand. Organizes operating and program funding strategy through monthly meetings or conference calls. Tracks monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow. Creates/recommends annual income budget. Assists with annual independent audit. Fosters superior relationship building capacity with key partners such as board members, government entities, investors, foundations, corporate entities, volunteers, other non-profit agencies, and other constituents to manage fundraising campaigns through direct solicitations and proposals. Prepares materials needed for organization’s meetings with current and prospective donors. Researches, identifies, and solicits companies, foundations, and individuals whose interests and priorities match current or R&D projects for Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast. Oversees production and distribution of e-newsletters to contributors, volunteers, and teachers. Oversees production of the Annual Report and all other communications and marketing pieces. Develops and executes all aspects of an effective marketing/communication plan, including all social media strategies, press releases, and special event notifications. Provides timely acknowledgements/thank you letters to all donors, and ensures they receive regular communication.POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus minimum 7 years of successful fundraising experience involving corporate and foundation solicitation. Proven relationship builder with business development and persuasion skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment. Entrepreneurial spirit, with the creativity and initiative to design and launch new fundraising strategies or campaigns. Proven track record in grant development and fundraising initiatives. Proven experience in meeting deadlines and exceeding goals. Strong interpersonal, telephone, written, and presentation skills.