Development and Marketing Manager

Furry Friends Humane is seeking an agile and adaptable front-facing Development and Marketing Manager. This position plays a key role in advancing Furry Friends Humanes mission by orchestrating high-impact events, strengthening donor relationships, and enhancing our communication strategies. Reporting to the CEO, the manager focuses on building effective communication channels, planning and executing events for major supporters, and overseeing logisticsallowing the CEO to focus on fundraising and high touch donor relationships. The ideal candidate for this position is a proactive and detail-oriented development professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deftly balance multiple priorities to support the CEO in building strong, lasting relationships with donors. About Furry Friends Humane: Furry Friends Humane is a dynamic animal care organization working across Palm Beach County and beyond to improve the lives of dogs and catsand the people who love them. We are committed to rescuing and rehoming pets in need while championing high standards of care and innovative approaches to animal welfare. Our culture values compassion, collaboration, and community impact. Under the leadership of our Chief Executive Officer, Furry Friends Humane has experienced remarkable growth, tripling the number of animals saved each year. The CEOs extraordinary strength in fundraising has been central to our expansion, enabling Furry Friends to secure substantial support from donors, foundations, and corporate partners and allowing the organization to save more dogs and cats than ever before! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Donor Stewardship (50%) At the direction of the CEO, develop and implement strategies to steward donors at various levels to ensure long-term engagement and growth. Regularly update donors on organizational milestones, projects they support, and new initiatives. Provide day to day development support to the CEO, allowing him to focus on long term strategic leadership and building and affirming high value donor relationships. Ensure all donors receive timely gift acknowledgments and personalized follow-ups. Track donor engagement and feedback to refine stewardship strategies and maintain lasting donor relationships. Give tours and make presentations to donors as directed by the CEO. Support the CEO in developing corporate partnerships. Other duties as assigned. Event Management (30%) Serve as project manager for donor events and related communications, including materials for outreach and event promotions. Design, manage, and plan up to four annual events for high-value supporters, ensuring they are impactful and memorable. Oversee event logistics, including on-site setup, production, takedown, and coordination with external vendors. Collaborate with the Community Outreach team to help manage up to six community-focused events each year, reinforcing our connection with our broader constituency. Other duties as assigned. Grant Management (10%) Identify, write, and manage grants in alignment with Furry Friends funding goals and programs. Maintain a grants calendar and ensure timely submission of applications and reports. Other duties as assigned. Administrative (10%) With the CEO, set development and marketing KPIs and work continuously to achieve them. Provide status updates and reports to the Administration as needed and to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Three years of demonstrated experience building and nurturing relationships with donors, corporate partners, members of the public, and other stakeholders. Creative self-starter with the ability to produce quality work on tight deadlines Strong interpersonal skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver impactful presentations. High level of proficiency with Google Workspace and Canva Working knowledge of Bloomerang or other donor management platforms required Familiarity with GrantHub/Foundant preferred CFRE certification preferred but not required Ability to work night and weekends as needed Passion for animal welfare PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Communicate orally with coworkers, stakeholders, and the public in face-to-face settings, online, and by phone See and hear within normal range Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time Work in an office environment, lift and move objects up to 40 pounds Ability to operate and adjust office equipment such as telephone and computer Frequent exposure to animals of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments