JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested nearly $2 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. 

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org.

The Central Florida Chapter plays a vital leadership role in JDRF’s success, with chapter revenues of $1.5 million. The Chapter has a strong, committed Board and other volunteers who are actively engaged and passionate supporters of JDRF.

The Development Manager role is a great opportunity to join a strong Chapter team and work closely with the Executive Director and local leadership, regional teams and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapter.

The Development Manager will manage, evaluate, and expand campaigns that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and grow the Chapter’s revenue through increased corporate, individual, volunteer, and other community involvement. He or she will organize and coordinate appropriate committees with volunteers to expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs.

The Development Manager serves in a leadership role with assigned volunteers and constituents. S/he will supervise select volunteers or committees, and may supervise staff

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Executive Director and volunteer leadership and committees, identify and cultivate new corporate and individual sponsorship partners for chapter events and for the chapter as a whole.
• In coordination with the Executive Director and volunteer leadership and committees, cultivate, steward and develop growth in returning corporate and individual chapter sponsorship partners.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records for all corporate and individual sponsorship partners.
• In coordination with the Executive Director and volunteer leadership and committees, develop the chapter's major gifts, planned giving, and grant writing programs.
• Assist in identifying and cultivating major donors.
• Maintain standards for all events and non-events programs established at the international level.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines, responding to volunteers and other department requests.
• Network with the resource team and other JDRF chapters to discuss best practices and share new ideas.
• Collaborate with chapter staff to ensure the critical growth and success of the chapter.
• Work in partnership with the Special Events Managers and Coordinators.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

• Five + (5+) years of fundraising or business experience
• Knowledge of fundraising and non-event fundraising activities is a must. CFRE a plus.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.