Director of Development at Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

NOTE: WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS BY June 10th. WHILE THUS IS AN OPEN ROLLING APPLICATION PROCESS, CANDIDATES WHO SUBMIT BEFORE THIS DATE ARE LIKELY TO BE IN THE FIRST ROUND OF REVIEWS BY THE SEARCH COMMITTEE. 

 

About Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) is a powerful nonpartisan grassroots organization led by Returning Citizens—people who were formerly incarcerated—working alongside committed allies. Our mission is to dismantle the systematic disenfranchisement facing those with past convictions while creating a more effective reentry system that reduces recidivism, enhances successful reintegration, and strengthens public safety.

In 2018, FRRC spearheaded the historic passage of Amendment 4, a landmark victory that restored voting rights to 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. When subsequent state legislation required payment of all legal financial obligations before voting rights could be restored, FRRC responded decisively. In 2020, we launched our groundbreaking Fines and Fees program, raising an unprecedented $30 million to help returning citizens clear their financial barriers to voting.

This extraordinary effort enabled 190,000 Floridians with past felony convictions to register for the November 2020 election. Our unwavering commitment to democracy and human dignity earned FRRC a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2023 for our work protecting and restoring the fundamental rights of returning citizens. Learn more about our history and impact.

Position Summary

We seek an inaugural Director of Development to secure financial support for our organization and expand FRRC’s impact. The Director of Development is responsible for designing and leading FRRC’s fundraising and donor engagement strategies to ensure financial sustainability and growth. This role will oversee grant writing, donor relations, and fundraising campaigns to support FRRC’s mission.

The Director of Development will drive FRRC's fundraising strategy and revenue growth. Funded primarily by foundations and individual donors, this role will establish fundraising goals, build comprehensive fundraising infrastructure and systems, and develop data-driven reporting mechanisms. The Director will maintain knowledge of funders' priorities, cultivate relationships with stakeholders and donors, lead grant processes, and design effective giving programs. They will collaborate with the Communications team to manage FRRC's communications needs and digital engagement.

This is an opportunity to partner with a renowned leader in rights restoration for returning citizens, named one of the most influential people by Time magazine, and is highly networked and regarded throughout the state and in the field. 

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Leadership 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to grow and diversify revenue from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and the legal community
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to leverage and position them to capitalize and expand on funding opportunities 
• Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Work with board members to enhance their fundraising engagement and network development
• Build a culture of philanthropy across the organization
• Lead major gift cultivation, grant writing, and sponsorship acquisition efforts
• Manage fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, Giving Tuesday, and end-of-year initiatives
• Oversee special events, including in-person and virtual fundraisers

Communications & Marketing

• Oversee external communications strategies, including website, social media, and newsletters
• Ensure consistent brand awareness and targeted outreach to expand FRRC's reach

Operations & Compliance

• Manage donor database, track metrics, and provide regular performance reports
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and nonprofit regulations
• Maintain accurate profiles on Charity Navigator and GuideStar
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations to provide annual departmental budget projections to the Executive Director

Qualifications

• 4+ years of nonprofit development experience, preferably in social justice or advocacy
• Proven track record securing multi-year national grants and developing multi-channel funding strategies
• Experience with sponsorship solicitation, event planning, and major donor cultivation
• Proficiency with donor management systems (ActBlue and Salesforce preferred)
• Digital marketing expertise, including brand development and communications tools (Canva, SendGrid, HootSuite, Google Analytics)
• Strong relationship-building skills across diverse constituencies, including donors, staff, and board members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to both strategize and implement detailed fundraising initiatives
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally on occasion. This person may be required to use their automobile for business, carry auto insurance, and have a current driver’s license.

Compensation and Benefits

 This hybrid position is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated senior leader to join a highly respected and rapidly growing organization. This is a hybrid position based in Orlando, FL. During onboarding, the role may require more frequent in-person time. Ongoing, we expect a presence in the office between minimum 2x/month and typically up to 2x/week, at the manager’s discretion. In-person attendance is also expected for multi-day, quarterly all-staff events. FRRC  offers a very attractive compensation package with a base salary range of $100,000 - $115,000.  In addition, FRRC will provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, employer match on 401 (k) contributions, pre-tax transportation benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.  

FRRC Statement

Florida Restoration Rights Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. FRRC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people and creating a work environment that is dynamic and rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. FRRC’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality or state in which you are working. FRRC values diverse experiences, including those related to educational background and involvement in the justice system. People with criminal justice records are encouraged to apply. We depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.