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Executive Assistant to the President | CEO and Corporate Strategy

Posted August 10

Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Scholarships leads the Foundation’s scholarship programs by managing the full scholarship lifecycle, from fund implementation and application administration through selection, payment, reporting, and stewardship. Serving as a knowledge-broker, the role connects fundholders, students, educational institutions, community partners, and internal departments to ensure scholarship programs are efficient, responsive, and aligned with community needs. The position also administers scholarship technology systems, coordinates review committees, analyzes program data, supports impact communications, and develops strategies, resources, and process improvements informed by research and best practices.

• Key Responsibilities: 
• • Provide confidential executive administrative support to the President|CEO, enhancing office effectiveness through comprehensive information management
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage the President|CEO's schedule, serving as a gateway to enable strategic access to the President|CEO's time
  • Serve as corporate secretary of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Inc. and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and established Foundation bylaws 
  • Lead Gulf Coast's pursuit of board governance effectiveness, including compliance with laws, regulations, and periodic reapplication for accreditation with the Community Foundation National Standards  
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Gulf Coast Board of Directors as directed by the President|CEO 
  • Actively participate in all Board, committee, and taskforce meetings, providing strategic administrative support
  • Assist the President|CEO and Board Chair on board development and committee strategies
  • Schedule and organize meetings, travel, and retreats for Board members
  • Coordinate with staff to support off-site events involving the Board
  • Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, leading cross departmental coordination efforts
  • Schedule and coordinate Leadership Team meetings, ensuring optimal attendance and preparation
  • Take comprehensive minutes during Leadership Team meetings and distribute to appropriate stakeholders
  • Lead and coordinate special and ongoing projects, working both independently and collaboratively
  • Outline tasks involved in complex projects and delegate responsibilities appropriately, ensuring projects remain on track
  • Collaborate across teams to advance organizational initiatives and strategic projects
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines while maintaining quality standards
    

Send resume to: jointheteam@gulfcoastcf.org

Director, Scholarships

Posted July 28

Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Scholarships leads the Foundation’s scholarship programs by managing the full scholarship lifecycle, from fund implementation and application administration through selection, payment, reporting, and stewardship. Serving as a knowledge-broker, the role connects fundholders, students, educational institutions, community partners, and internal departments to ensure scholarship programs are efficient, responsive, and aligned with community needs. The position also administers scholarship technology systems, coordinates review committees, analyzes program data, supports impact communications, and develops strategies, resources, and process improvements informed by research and best practices.

• Key Responsibilities: 

• Create, maintain, and enhance all scholarship awarding processes.
• Serve as system administrator for scholarship application database, facilitating and streamlining scholarship workflows within the related software systems.
• Implement all scholarship funds and communicate with donors, scholarship committee members, students, and higher education institutions regarding the process.
• Manage scholarship processes such as verification, initial application review, data collection, follow-up reporting, and participation in review committees as needed.
• Coordinate scholarship committees and develop meaningful appreciation and stewardship opportunities.
• Continuously build upon expertise related to trends and best practices within the scholarship field.
• Support communications as they relate to scholarships including mail merge, document preparation, and updating materials.
• Collaborate with Finance and Philanthropy departments to resolve scholarship payment issues and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications department to develop compelling content to share impact stories related to scholarships.
• Identify opportunities to align fundholder impact with community needs.
• Educate the Foundation on scholarship-related processes, resources, trends, and community needs.
• Provide support for discretionary grant initiatives.
• Serve as the secondary relationship manager for scholarship fundholders and enhance their stewardship experience.
• Partner with Philanthropy department during fundholder cultivation and acquisition, providing scholarship expertise, training, resources, and guidance.
• Develop and improve scholarship policies, procedures, and strategies that impact fundholders.

Interested applicants, please email your cover letter and resume to hr@cftampabay.org. No phone inquiries.

Development Manager

Posted July 22

Lymphoma Research Foundation
Location: Remote, preference towards Miami and South Florida
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

POSITION SUMMARY

The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail-oriented professional with 2-3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising and/or event management. This organized self-starter should be able to confidently manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of customer service and communication with external stakeholders. They will be effective working independently but comfortable communicating regularly with donors, volunteers, and Foundation leadership. The candidate should be a natural problem-solver who proactively researches solutions to challenges and identifies new opportunities for the Foundation while valuing the experience of those around them.

• Key Responsibilities: 

Please submit job application, along with resume and cover letter, at lymphoma.org/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