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Title:  Manager, Development   Department:  SEO High School Scholars, Miami   Report to:  Executive Director, SEO High School Scholars, Miami   Compensation:  $57,690 - $67,950   FLSA:  Non-Exempt   Employee Type:  Full-Time, Regular   Location:  Miami, FL   Work Arrangement:   Hybrid - 3 days/week in the SEO office at 3401 N Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127       ABOUT SEO    Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually.   SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. SEO Scholars successfully educates and mentors students to and through college. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four-year colleges, 85% of Scholars graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first-generation college graduates. All are welcome to apply.   POSITION OVERVIEW   SEO Scholars Miami seeks a strategic, relationship-driven, and highly organized Manager of Development to support fundraising, donor engagement, and external relations efforts that advance the organization’s mission and long-term growth. This role will play a key part in cultivating and stewarding donors, supporting fundraising campaigns and events, managing development operations, and strengthening community partnerships.   The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project manager who is passionate about educational equity and excited to help grow a sustainable culture of philanthropy in Miami.   Fundraising & Donor Engagement   Support the execution of annual fundraising goals and development strategy    Manage donor cultivation, stewardship, and engagement activities    Draft donor communications, impact updates, solicitation materials, and stewardship reports    Coordinate donor meetings, follow-ups, and relationship management processes    Support major gifts, corporate partnerships, and individual giving efforts    Assist with grant preparation, reporting, and submission processes; Coordinate with NY Development team in compliance with grants management protocol     Maintain consistent donor stewardship practices and acknowledgment timelines   Lead on Give Miami Day   Strategic Partnerships & Outreach   Conduct prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations    Support cultivation strategies for new donors and strategic partners    Assist in developing community engagement and visibility initiatives    Collaborate with program staff to elevate Scholar stories and program impact     Development Operations    Manage donor database and fundraising tracking systems; Maintain and manage funding pipeline in Salesforce    Ensure accurate gift processing, donor records, and reporting, in coordination with SEO’s New York Development Operations team   Track fundraising progress, campaign metrics, and donor engagement activities    Prepare development dashboards, reports, and briefing materials    Support budget tracking and development-related administrative processes    Help improve fundraising systems, workflows, and operational efficiency   Events & External Engagement   Support planning and execution of fundraising events, cultivation gatherings, and community engagement opportunities    Coordinat