Director of Development

Role summary

Director of Development is a role at Diocese of St. Augustine in Jacksonville, Florida, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-29. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Director of Development

Company

Diocese of St. Augustine

Location

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-29

Job description

Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc., Jacksonville Regional Office is seeking a Director of Development . This is a full-time, 40 hour a week, exempt position located in Jacksonville, FL. The hiring range for this position is $65,000 to 75,000 annually.

Catholic Charities offers a competitive non-profit compensation package with competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits; 100% employer paid health insurance, paid time off, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental 403B retirement plan, and pension. To apply please submit a cover letter, application and resume. Catholic Charities is an EEO and e-verify participating agency.

Job Summary

The Director of Development oversees all fundraising, development, marketing, and communications initiatives for the organization. A vital member of the leadership team, this position plays a crucial role in advancing the agency’s mission to provide compassionate social services and support to individuals and families in need throughout the Jacksonville community. The position develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive fundraising plan to expand philanthropic support of the organization including identifying and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders, actively pursuing and managing corporate and individual leads, and fostering strong donor and sponsor stewardship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy and Execution:

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve annual revenue goals and long-term financial sustainability.

Lead major gift fundraising efforts, cultivating relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporations to secure significant financial support.

Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring effective stewardship of donors and maximizing fundraising outcomes.

Ensure development and fundraising activities are in line with the agency’s strategic plan and comply with agency policies and COA accreditation standards.

Leadership and Team Management:

Provide strategic leadership to the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.

Mentor, coach, and develop a team of development professionals, empowering them to achieve individual and team goals.

Collaborate effectively with other senior leaders and program managers to integrate fundraising strategies with programmatic goals.

Effectively manage Development department personnel including training, supervision, performance evaluation, goalsetting, and evaluation.

Participate in the development of the agency's plans and programs as a strategic partner, providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the agency.

Other duties as assigned.

Donor Relations and Communications:

Along with the Regional Director, serve as a key spokesperson for Catholic Charities, cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, community leaders and the media.

Develop and implement strategies to enhance donor engagement and stewardship, ensuring donors feel valued and informed about the impact of their contributions.

Oversee the production of high-quality communications materials, including donor appeals, newsletters, and annual reports.

Effectively articulate, verbally and in writing, the agency’s history, mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.

Present a positive public image and increase the agency’s awareness in the community.

Website, Social Media, and Marketing:

Work with our external marketing contractor to manage and oversee the organization's website, ensuring content is current, engaging, and reflective of the agency’s mission and impact.

Develop and implement social media strategies to increase awareness, engagement, and support.

Oversee the marketing and communications activities to produce compelling marketing materials that effectively communicate the agency’s initiatives and impact.

Financial Oversight and Reporting:

Manage the Development Department budget and monitor expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.

Provide regular reports to the Regional Director, Board of Advisors, and other stakeholders on fundraising progress, trends, and opportunities.

Maintain accurate records of donations, expenditures, and financial transactions in compliance with IRS principles.

Ensure documentation meets IRS guidelines to support the organization's transparency and accountability.

Facilitate audits by preparing and organizing records for review.

Implement and enforce policies and procedures related to record-keeping to uphold ethical fundraising practices.

Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile financial data and ensure accuracy.

Stay updated on changes in IRS regulations and adjust record-keeping practices accordingly.

Other Duties and Functions:

Carries out responsibilities in a manner that supports a collaborative, donor centric culture.

Maintain confidentiality of all development and financial records, apply discretion and appropriate security measures in the handling of all confidential information.

Adhere to agency standard of ethical conduct and maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients.

Respect confidentiality within the Agency, at home, in public, in meetings and in consultations with co-workers and outside providers.

Sensitivity to the served population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Attend all Agency meetings as required.

Participate in in-service activities, training, continuing education, conferences and workshops for professional development and c