Before we get into the specifics of the role, there are a few things we want you to know:

At the Orlando Magic, our approach is to not only learn as much about you as we can, but for you to learn about us.  This is definitely a two-way street, so time with your potential new leader, teammates, and/or other departments that the role will work with is critical.  It isn’t just, “what are we looking for”, but also, “what do we have to offer you” and “are we the right fit for you.”  While every position is different, our interview process is typically a three-step process, sometimes more depending on the level and nature of the role.

• 18 days of personal time off per year + 13 holidays (that is 31 paid days off year!) plus reduced summer work hours (every other Friday off during the off-season, which averages to another 8 days)
• A hybrid work model, casual work attire on non-game days, staff tickets to Magic home games, learning and development opportunities, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company sponsored events, volunteer opportunities & outings for every employee
• Fantastic benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, mental wellness resources, subsidized gym memberships, maternity & paternity leave
• Culture built on Community, Innovation, Legendary and Teamwork!

A quick summary about the role:

The Development Manager manages OMYF’s Micro Grant Program, 50/50 raffle operations, online auctions, and Donation Xchange platform, while supporting major fundraising events including the Orlando Wine Festival & Auction and the OMYF Open. This role also supports fundraising campaigns, donor engagement initiatives, grant review coordination, nonprofit partner communications, reporting, and overall donor and fan engagement efforts in a fast-paced sports and nonprofit environment.

Fundraising

• Support the execution of annual fundraising campaigns and events.
• Manage the OMYF 50/50 raffle program during all Orlando Magic home games and select Orlando Solar Bears home games.
• Manage game day raffle operations including staff coordination, compliance procedures, sales support, reporting, and winner fulfillment.
• Manage the e-auction planning and execution, including online auction setup, item tracking, fulfillment coordination, and reporting.
• Lead the sourcing, procurement, and coordination of donated items, memorabilia, experiences, gift packages, and auction inventory from community partners, sponsors, and businesses.
• Help maintain fundraising inventory and tracking systems for auctions.
• Assist with fundraising events and campaigns including Orlando Wine Festival & Auction, OMYF Open, Employee Giving Campaign, Giving Tuesday, and other annual initiatives.

Grants & Community Investment Support

• Support grantmaking administration and nonprofit partner communications.
• Manage the Micro Grant process.
• Assist with grant review coordination, workshop support, and committee communications.
• Help track grant reporting and impact documentation requirements.
• Maintain organized records related to grant applicants, awards, and reporting.

Marketing & Communications Support

• Collaborate with the Marketing team on fundraising and promotional campaigns.
• Assist with content related to fundraising initiatives, auctions, raffles, and community impact efforts.
• Support email communications, newsletters, social media promotions, and fundraising outreach initiatives.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records within CRM and fundraising platforms.
• Track fundraising activity, raffle reporting, auction performance, and campaign metrics.
• Assist with financial reconciliation support and reporting documentation related to fundraising initiatives.
• Support organizational reporting and data management efforts.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, sports management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sports entertainment, promotions, or related field required.
• Experience working events, activations, auctions, raffles, or community fundraising initiatives preferred.
• Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, fundraising platforms, or auction software preferred.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and be on-call as necessary based on the changing priorities of the department.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and other related computer skills required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on business writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong team synergy skills and ability to work collaboratively with others whom you have no direct authority over.
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with others and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.

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If this opportunity is a role you're passionate about and it fits with your skills and experience, then we welcome you to take the next step and apply!

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of our pre-employment screenings, that will include a background check and may include a drug screen.

Please note that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

The Orlando Magic are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at the Orlando Magic via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Orlando Magic HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of the Orlando Magic. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by the Orlando Magic as a result of the referral or through other means.

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