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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** Girl Scout Council Of Tropical Florida, Inc. - **Location:** Miami, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $58,000.0 - $64,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, DevOps, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce.Com, Adobe, Data Management - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da393cd6c3944d69 ## About the Role * Minimum of three years of fundraising or related experience preferred., * Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience., * Knowledge of the Girl Scout mission, values, and culture, or willingness to learn and embrace them. * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced, diverse environment. * Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe applications. * Experience utilizing database systems, including donor CRM systems; Salesforce experience preferred. * Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills. * Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills., * Annual membership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is required. * Valid, unencumbered driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance are required. * May require occasional evening and weekend work based on fundraising activities, events, and business needs. * Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds. * Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred. ## Description The Development Manager is responsible for cultivating, managing, and stewarding an active portfolio of current and prospective donors. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, database and operational expertise, event management experience, an affinity for networking, and a passion for connecting community supporters with the Girl Scout mission., Donor Management - 25% * Partners with the Director of Development to implement the existing GSTF fundraising strategy and serves as a key partner in the development of future fundraising strategies. * Manages a portfolio of corporate, individual, and local government donors; cultivates and solicits new donors and reestablishes relationships with lapsed donors. * Is responsible for achieving corporate, individual, and government revenue targets established in the GSTF annual fundraising plan and agreed upon with the Director of Development. * Oversees communications and stewardship for the Second Century Partner and Trefoil Society programs. Coordinates with the Marketing and Communications Department on implementation of donor benefits. * Collaborates with the Program Department to identify and coordinate opportunities for donor involvement with Girl Scout programs. * Represents GSTF at community events throughout Miami-Dade County. Data Management - 35% * Enters, tracks, and updates donor and prospect records in the CRM database. * Manages gift processing within the CRM database. * Ensures timely acknowledgment of gifts. * Creates and generates standard and customized reports to track proposals, donor touchpoints, and annual fundraising goals. * Leads ad hoc database-related projects, including CRM conversions, with assistance from the technical support team as needed. Campfires to Cocktails Management - 40% * Oversees and manages all aspects of GSTF's primary fundraising event, including planning, budgeting, auction activities, vendors, sponsors, and attendees. * Manages, organizes, and motivates the event volunteer committee and staff responsible for planning and executing the event. * Coordinates with the Communications Department on event marketing materials and communications. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [From developer to instructor and DevRel: navigating roles as as a woman in the tech industry](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/867-from-developer-to-instructor-and-devrel-navigating-roles-as-as-a-woman-in-the-tech-industry) - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Why and How to Sponsor Developer Events](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/686-why-and-how-to-sponsor-developer-events) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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