Sarasota African American Cultural Center Development Manager
Join the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition (SAACC) Team
Now Hiring: Development Manager
Sarasota, Florida | Full-Time
The Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition (SAACC) is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, visibility, and community impact and we are seeking a passionate, organized, and mission-driven Development Manager to join our team.
SAACC exists to preserve, celebrate, and elevate African American arts, culture, history, and heritage throughout the Sarasota region. As momentum continues to grow around our programs, partnerships, and long-term vision, we are building the fundraising infrastructure necessary to support sustainable growth and future impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional who is energized by building systems, strengthening donor relationships, supporting meaningful community work, and helping shape the future of a growing organization.
Position Overview
The Development Manager will play a key role in supporting SAACC’s fundraising and development operations during an important phase of organizational growth. This position will work closely with leadership, board members, consultants, donors, and community partners to help strengthen fundraising systems, donor engagement, stewardship efforts, and overall development operations.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, proactive, and excited about helping build something meaningful.
Key Responsibilities
Development Operations & Systems
- Manage donor records, tracking, and reporting systems
- Support gift entry, acknowledgments, and donor stewardship
- Help establish and maintain organized fundraising processes and workflows
- Assist with fundraising reports and donor communications
Donor Engagement & Communications
- Support donor outreach and stewardship activities
- Coordinate donor meetings, engagement opportunities, and events
- Prepare materials and presentations for fundraising activities
- Lead and coordinate annual giving and fundraising campaigns
Board & Leadership Support
- Support fundraising activities involving the CEO and Board
- Help track outreach, donor engagement, and relationship activity
- Assist with meeting preparation and follow-up
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or related experience
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment
- Passion for community engagement, culture, and mission-driven work
Compensation
Salary range: $65,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience.
Growth Opportunity
This role is designed to grow alongside the organization and offers strong long-term leadership potential as SAACC continues expanding its impact and fundraising capacity.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to aaccsrq@gmail.com with the subject line:
“Development Manager Application – [Your Name].”
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Come help us build the future of SAACC and strengthen the cultural fabric of our community.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the
Director of Development’s position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,
responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.