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Position Overview As the Fundraising & Development Specialist, you will help Meridian grow and expand our world class educational offerings. As a valued member of our Community Engagement team, you will oversee tasks related to individual giving, grant opportunities, and community partnerships. This position works 197 days per year, with breaks in the fall, winter, and spring, as well as six weeks in the summer.You will manage relationships with current and prospective donors, bolster participation, and research opportunities to bring in additional funds. Day-to-day work includes tracking pledges, contributions, and corporate matches using our donor database (DonorPerfect); responding to donor queries; and working with the Community Engagement Director and COO to achieve annual fundraising and development goals.The specialist will utilize a customer relationship management (CRM) software like DonorPerfect and be able to skillfully maintain the database for functionality and report generation.Duties / Responsibilities Support the Office of Community Engagement to achieve mission and vision of organizationWork with Community Engagement Director to prioritize giving needs and processes to meet campaign goalsWork with Communications Coordinator to launch campaigns including collateral materials and presentationsCoordinate campus-wide fundraisers with sponsors/advisorsManage and maintain records and reports in the school's CRM software, DonorPerfectResearch and write grants based on school needs in partnership with Community Engagement DirectorResearch community partnerships and corporate/local business donorsAnalyze data to understand trends in donor baseGenerate reports on a weekly/monthly/campaign basisCommunicate with donorsInitiate and monitor corporate matchesMaintain donor and student confidentialityWork cross-functionally within the department as neededPerform other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient in using Apple hardware and Google WorkspaceExperience with CRM software (DonorPerfect a plus)Demonstrate organizational, time management, and prioritization skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to learn new systems and retain information quicklyProfessionalism, friendly and welcoming attitudeThrives in a collaborative school environmentQualifications Minimum of 2-4 years professional work experience preferredBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferredWorking Parameters and Conditions / Physical Requirements The Community Engagement Office works within the school setting, with hybrid remote work opportunities once trained. The hours can be flexible to work with school/activity schedules, typically between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional weekend/evening work for special events.Salary and Benefits Starting at $40,000197 days employment$470 employee benefit toward health insurance with several options$10,000 of basic life insurance provided by the districtDiscounted group dental/vision plans availableOther optional health care plansTRS (Teacher Retirement System) pensionOne-week fall break, Thanksgiving break, and spring breakTen-day winter break with six to seven additional holidays through the year and extended time during the summer10 days personal/sick leave annuallyDue to the nature of this position and our work as public educators, fingerprinting and background checks will be conducted as a condition of employment.Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the hiring and selection process to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.Meridian School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected characteristic.Pasco County Schools#J-18808-Ljbffr