Description

Key member of the Development team supporting the mission, and fundraising goals, of the Living Coast Discovery Center through the execution of essential functions within the department, including grants management, oversight of our annual fund and online giving vehicles, and serving as our Board Liaison. Please see the full description at Development-Manager-Job-Description_FINAL_MAR26.pdf for more information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or technical training and at least three additional years of relevant work experience.
• Experience and demonstrated success in foundation and corporate grant applications, administration, and funder engagement.
• Ability and willingness to manage staff and logistics to support the operations of a public zoo and aquarium space
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills, with experience in outreach via phone, email, and online communications.
• Proficient experience of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook; and Adobe Acrobat.
• Candidate should possess strong attention to details and organizational skills, be proactive, creative, and solutions-oriented, and have the ability to work independently while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Demonstrated experience with donor database management, preferably Blackbaud Altru.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team, with a focus on collaboration, and proactive communications across departments and with senior management.