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Director, Digital Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

Posted July 16

Jacksonville Public Education Fund
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) is an independent nonprofit organization that activates community support, connects partners, and advances effective ideas for the success of all students. JPEF serves as a trusted civic intermediary that brings together educators, families, community organizations, employers, higher education institutions, philanthropy, and public-sector leaders to accelerate progress for students and strengthen long-term opportunity across Jacksonville.

POSITION SUMMARY

Working collaboratively across all departments, this position cultivates and stewards relationships with employers, community organizations, higher education institutions, civic leaders, philanthropic investors, parents, and other strategic stakeholders to ensure that partnerships translate into meaningful action and measurable results. The Director leads engagement across JPEF's strategic collaboratives, Future Ready Forums, the Education Innovation Fund, ONE by ONE 2.0, parent leadership initiatives, and other key stakeholder engagement efforts. This position ensures JPEF's partners, families, and community stakeholders remain meaningfully connected to the organization's work, from initial engagement through ongoing collaboration and implementation. 

• Key Responsibilities: 
• Implement JPEF's partnership engagement strategy by cultivating and stewarding relationships
  that advance the organization's Future-Ready Strategy
• Lead and support collaborative initiatives that advance JPEF's strategic priorities
• Lead planning and implementation of JPEF's Future Ready Forums and other strategic
  convenings that advance the organization's Future-Ready Strategy
• Partner with the President and Directors of Development to support implementation of partner engagement activities related to the Education Innovation Fund
• Provide leadership for JPEF's parent engagement initiatives and strategic community engagement efforts that deepen public understanding of and support for JPEF's mission

Please apply on the careers page of JPEF’s website https://www.jaxpef.org/about-us/careers 

Major Gifts Officer

Posted July 14

Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's
Location: Sarasota, FL
Salary: $85,000 - $105,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

At JFSM, we strive to strengthen Jewish life and identity in our community, provide for Jewish people in need, and promote support for Israel. We seek to build a safe and secure Jewish community and counter antisemitism through education. We honor our traditions, yet are unrelenting in our pursuit of progress.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the annual fundraising plan under the direction and guidance of the Chief Impact and Engagement Officer in support of JFSM’s mission and strategic plan. The individual in this role provides both strategic expertise and operational support in all areas of development, including annual, major, and planned giving, grants, and fundraising events. S/he develops dynamic fundraising and communications strategies to deepen donor relationships and partnerships and expand the base of support. S/he collaborates with all partnerships, stakeholders, and foundation constituencies, including staff, board members, donors, and community partners. S/he ensures best practices throughout fundraising operations. The successful candidate thrives on being part of a vibrant, multi-faceted team and enjoys wearing multiple hats on any given day.

• Key Responsibilities: 
  

• Manage a portfolio of high-value relationships: Act as the primary point of contact for a select group of supporters, focusing on individuals with the capacity and interest in making a significant impact.
• Develop tailored engagement strategies: Design personalized approaches to build trust,understand supporter motivations, and align their interests with our mission—similar to crafting client solutions in a sales or account management role.
• Drive meaningful connections: Conduct regular outreach through meetings, calls, and
• customized communications to deepen relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration.
• Create compelling materials: Partner with internal teams to develop impactful presentations, proposals, and reports that highlight the value of supporting our work—akin to creating client pitches or sales collateral.
• Host engagement opportunities: Plan and support intimate gatherings, recognition events, and exclusive experiences to strengthen supporter connections.
• Monitor and report on progress: Track your portfolio’s engagement and contribute to team-wide strategies, annual plans, and special initiatives.
• Represent the organization: Act as an ambassador at events, embodying our mission with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Foster collaborative individual and institutional partnerships to further community awareness and engagement in the foundation’s mission.
• Contribute to fundraising event planning and collaborate on event execution and followup.
• Develop and coordinate donor cultivation and appreciation events.
• Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures as needed.
• Report on goal metrics and progress monthly on the annual fundraising goals (or more frequently, as requested). 

Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to JFSMJobs@outlook.com

Director of Public Affairs

Posted July 14

Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's
Location: Sarasota, FL
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

At JFSM, we strive to strengthen Jewish life and identity in our community, provide for Jewish people in need, and promote support for Israel. We seek to build a safe and secure Jewish community and counter antisemitism through education. We honor our traditions, yet are unrelenting in our pursuit of progress.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Public Affairs leads the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s (JFSM) efforts to strengthen its voice, influence, and partnerships across the broader community and the donor base. This position focuses on advocacy, coalition building, and public positioning, ensuring the Federation is a respected and effective leader on issues impacting the Jewish community and the broader region. This position is simultaneously a strategist, a communicator, a crisis manager, a relationship broker, and a steward of donors. Their fundamental job is to ensure that JFSM’s work is understood — by the public, by the press, by elected officials, and by the communities it serves, while being fully supported by donors.

• Key Responsibilities: 
• • Monitor emerging issues and recommend proactive and responsive advocacy actions
  • Build and sustain coalitions and relationships with interfaith partners, nonprofit
    organizations, and civic institutions.
  • Lead coalition efforts around shared priorities (security, education, civil discourse,etc.).
  • Strengthen engagement with non-Jewish audiences, including business, education, and government sectors.
  • Manage crisis communications, ensuring timely, credible, and legally defensible responses to incidents such as data breaches, public safety issues, or program failures.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with internal teams across operations, communications, and development to align messaging and policy objectives.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries for all matters of JFSM.
  • Partner with C-Suite colleagues on the design of high-impact outreach initiatives.
  • Accountable for implementing those that expand the Federation’s reach and relevance.
  • Prioritize engagement activities with existing and potential stakeholders. 
  • Partner internally to align outreach with programming, communications, and donor engagement efforts.
  • Support community-facing initiatives tied to education, public events, and thought leadership.
  • Collaborate with marketing and leadership to ensure consistent messaging and positioning across all public-facing efforts
  • Contribute to speechwriting, briefing materials, and key messaging for external audiences
  • Serve as a visible ambassador for the Federation in select public settings 
    
    

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to JFSMJobs@outlook.com

Marketing and Communications Senior Manager

Posted July 14

United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
Location: Sarasota, FL
Salary: $50,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties (CF/UWVFC) unites donors, nonprofits, and volunteers to create lasting change. By connecting generous resources with urgent local needs, we strengthen families, support trusted nonprofits, and build thriving communities across Volusia and Flagler Counties.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing and Communications Senior Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to promote the organization’s mission and impact, build awareness and foster donor support. This position is responsible for utilizing the Community Foundation and United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ website, e-newsletters, print materials, social media
platforms and other marketing tools to effectively communicate the organization’s work. The Senior
Manager will maintain relationships with local media and create compelling content that drive the
organization’s brand awareness. Teammates should exhibit core competencies: mission- focused,
relationship-oriented, collaborator, results-driven, and brand-steward. 

• Key Responsibilities: 
  

• Develop creative and engaging content for marketing and communication tools such as print materials, website, e-newsletter, press releases, social media and promotional items.
• Work effectively with other departments to achieve goals and communicate to various stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other departments and outside vendors to complete marketing materials such as brochures, flyers and photo/video resources.
• Manage public relations with media contacts.
• Research and implement industry best practices to improve marketing effectiveness, processes and content.
• Review analytic reports to measure and share results to improve success of marketing initiatives.
• Support leadership in establishing, implementing and evaluating a strategic marketing plan and annual calendar.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, interns and consultants in elevating brand awareness.
• Manage brand and public image.
• Implement new and existing projects and initiatives as decided within each department.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing systems to advance the vision of CF and UWVFC.
• Initiate new ideas and improving efficiencies in the Operations department and the organization.
• Embrace a team mentality and work together with others to achieve goals.
• Participate in professionals’ groups, such as Florida Public Relations Association.
• Actively seek out opportunities for professional development

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Those interested in applying they may visit: https://bit.ly/MarComm26 or email hiring@uwvfc.org with any questions

Executive Director

Posted July 13

Library Foundation for Sarasota County
Location: Sarasota, FL
Salary: $115,000-$135,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The mission of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County is to champion strong public libraries, support innovation and help extend the library system’s reach for everyone in Sarasota County.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director fills the role of the organizational leader, articulating a compelling vision and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, and developing the strategies and tactics to achieve it. The Executive Director is the public face of the organization and takes every opportunity to express the organization’s values and advocate for Sarasota’s public libraries. Reporting directly to the Board Chair, the Executive Director plans, organizes, promotes, implements, and evaluates all Foundation fundraising activities.  Additionally, the Executive Director is accountable for operationally and financially managing the organization in a sound, ethical, and sustainable manner. The Executive Director holds full management accountability for the staff and makes human resource recommendations as needed.  The Executive Director exercises these duties and responsibilities in a way that reflects and contributes to the organization's commitment to excellence and integrity throughout all aspects of its operation. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, please submit a Cover Letter (tell us about one of your favorite books!), a Resume/CV and three references. Submit Applications to Laurie Huebner, HR consultant at libraryfoundationjobs@outlook.com.

Application deadlines: Please submit your materials promptly; applications will close on August 3, 2026

Executive Director

Posted July 9

Children's Guardian Fund
Location: Sarasota, FL
Salary: $90,000-$110,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Children’s Guardian Fund (CGF) is a Sarasota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children and young adults impacted by the foster care system across DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties. CGF’s programs include Guardian ad Litem volunteer support, academic tutoring, birthday and holiday gifts, emergency essentials, a laptop and device donation drive, summer camp and enrichment funding, and the Next Step program for young adults aging out of foster care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive of CGF and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the organization’s overall health, performance, and mission delivery. The ED leads strategy, fundraising, operations, programs, and external representation, leading and managing with a style that balances compassion with accountability and a deep understanding of the journey children face in the foster care system. This is a hands-on role in a small but ambitious organization — the ED is expected to set vision in partnership with the Board, run a small staff team well, raise the funds needed to deliver the mission, and represent CGF across a three-county service area.

• Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and steward CGF’s strategic priority framework, currently anchored around Program Expansion, Community Engagement, and Organizational Excellence.
• Plan and execute, in partnership with committees and community partners, CGF’s signature fundraising events, the Annual Fall Luncheon, the Lawn Party by the Bay with the Kiwanis Club, and the Giving Challenge every 2 years.
• Provide timely, accurate financial reporting to the Board at each meeting.
• Identify service gaps and lead development of new or expanded programs as funding allows.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff and contractors.
• Serve as CGF’s primary spokesperson, compelling storyteller, and connection to the community. Oversee CGF’s technology needs, including financial systems, donor database, and productivity tools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit a cover letter mentioning how you learned about this job opening, resume, and three professional references to edsearch@childrensguardianfund.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Associate Manager Programs and Facilities

Posted June 22

Johann Fust Library Foundation
Location: Boca Grande, FL
Salary: $55,000- $65,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Mission of the Johann Fust Library Foundation is to maintain and preserve the buildings and gardens of the library while providing a literary and cultural center for the residents and visitors of Boca Grande. The Foundation owns and maintains all the original library grounds, gardens, and buildings, as well as the fine collections of artifacts and rare books. Throughout the year, the Foundation

sponsors many of the events and presentations that take place at the library. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Manager for Programs & Facilities reports directly to the Executive Director in support of the Johann Fust Library Foundation's overall mission. The Foundation's mission covers two areas: maintaining and preserving the library's historic buildings and gardens, and providing a literary and cultural center for the residents and visitors of Boca Grande. This position will be accountable for providing support and problem-solving, working with contractors and vendors on property care and maintenance, and coordinating and assisting with event logistics and setup.  

The Associate Manager will also support the Executive Director with communications, materials, and events that engage the Board of Directors, the donors, and the community. Additionally, to fulfill the mission, this role collaborates with others directly connected to the Library Foundation, including library staff, the Boca Grande Community Center, and local and Lee County government agencies. Special projects may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or the Board President to support the organization's goals. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit resume, cover letter and three references to Laurie Huebner, HR Consultant at JFLFJobs@outlook.com. Position will remain open

Senior Administrative Assistant

Posted June 22, 2026

Helios Education Foundation
Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: N/A

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Member Engagement and Organizational Development is the person who helps make The Consortium feel connected, useful, responsive, and high-value to our members.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys wearing several hats, not all at once, but sometimes in the same week. One day you may be helping shape a member webinar. Another day you may be drafting a newsletter, coordinating a speaker, updating a resource, helping plan a statewide convening, supporting sponsor recognition, or checking in with a member foundation that needs help thinking through its next step.

We need a thoughtful doer. A relationship-builder. A planner. A communicator. A person who can take a big idea and turn it into a useful agenda, a clean email, a good member experience, or a completed project.

This is not a narrow role. It is for someone who enjoys being close to the action and helping a small team make a big statewide impact.

• Key Responsibilities: 
  • Manage daily office operations, ensuring smooth administrative processes, and support staff across departments to optimize productivity and efficiency
  • Welcome, direct and assist community leaders/partners, Board members, and visitors to the department; answer and route telephone calls appropriately; prioritize requests for contact and/communication with senior manager(s) and/or staff
  • Plan, schedule and coordinate the logistics of a variety of senior manager(s) and department appointments, meetings and/or conferences; may coordinate food and beverage, audio/visual another special requests
  • Schedule, organize and assist with activities such as appointments, meetings, and/or conferences for senior manager(s);
  • Manage department senior manager’s messages, calendars and travel arrangements
  • Support the senior manager(s) and department by performing complex and confidential administrative and clerical functions, such as drafting and/or editing a variety of documents,correspondence, preparing monthly travel/expense reports for the department staff and other business-related forms/documents

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should Send a cover letter and resume to Ms. Noel McClain, Director, Senior Human
Resources, at nmcclain@helios.org (subject line “Senior Administrative Assistant - Florida- Search”). 

Director of Member Engagement and Organizational Development

Posted June 22, 2026

The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations
Location: Florida (Remote)
Salary: $70,000 minimum

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Member Engagement and Organizational Development is the person who helps make The Consortium feel connected, useful, responsive, and high-value to our members.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys wearing several hats, not all at once, but sometimes in the same week. One day you may be helping shape a member webinar. Another day you may be drafting a newsletter, coordinating a speaker, updating a resource, helping plan a statewide convening, supporting sponsor recognition, or checking in with a member foundation that needs help thinking through its next step.

We need a thoughtful doer. A relationship-builder. A planner. A communicator. A person who can take a big idea and turn it into a useful agenda, a clean email, a good member experience, or a completed project.

This is not a narrow role. It is for someone who enjoys being close to the action and helping a small team make a big statewide impact.

• Key Responsibilities  
  

• Listen for member needs, trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Use member feedback, surveys, participation data, and conversations to help shape future services.
• Support member learning around topics such as governance, fundraising, communications, board development, program impact, advocacy, and strategic planning.
• Help plan and execute membership meetings, webinars, regional forums, learning communities, legislative events, conferences, and special convenings.
• Support agenda development, speaker coordination, run-of-show planning, event communications, materials, presentations, signage, evaluations, and follow-up.
• Help create events that are organized, thoughtful, welcoming, and useful.
• Work with staff, board members, presenters, sponsors, consultants, vendors, and members to keep event planning moving.
• Help capture and share stories of impact from local education foundations across Florida.
• Keep communications clear, timely, useful, and aligned with The Consortium’s voice and brand.
• Support basic content planning so members, partners, and stakeholders hear from us in consistent and meaningful ways.
• Plan webinars, workshops, conference sessions, and learning communities.
• Help identify speakers, facilitators, consultants, and partner organizations.
• Support The Consortium’s quality standards and best-practice resources for local education foundations.
• Gather feedback and use it to make future training stronger.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Use this link to apply