Development Coordinator Advocate​/Counselor

Location: Casalnuovo di Napoli

Development Coordinator Advocate/Counselor Founded in 1986, Project HELP is Collier County’s certified sexual assault and victim services center. We provide free, confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and all other crimes as well as to families experiencing traumatic loss due to a crime. Our team responds with dignity, compassion, and professionalism to help survivors regain safety, stability, and hope.

What we do24/7 crisis helpline & response for sexual assault survivors

Forensic exams for sexual assault survivors

Ongoing advocacy, safety planning, and case management

Criminal & civil justice advocacy and court accompaniment

Sudden death notification and support

Individual and group counseling/therapy for all victims of crime

Grief counseling for survivors of traumatic loss Guidance through the criminal/civil justice systems

Assistance with victim compensation and referrals for medical care, temporary housing, clothing, and employment resources

Information and referral to community partners

Case management and coordination for additional services such as temporary housing, medical care, clothing and job assistance

Project HELP is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and survivor-centered workplace. If you’re mission-driven and ready to make a meaningful impact in our community, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description As Development Coordinator Advocate/Counselor you will play a unique dual role that blends direct client service with fundraising and donor engagement to advance Project HELP’s mission of restoring hope and healing for survivors of trauma and crisis.

This position provides compassionate support to victims of crime while also helping to sustain and grow the organization’s impact through donor cultivation, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate is both empathetic and strategic and is equally comfortable sitting beside a survivor in court or sharing the organization’s story with donors and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to victims of crime, including survivors of sexual assault, sudden death, or other trauma, in accordance with Marsy’s Law and all grant requirements.

Facilitate intake, safety planning, and referrals to appropriate community resources.

Accompany survivors to court hearings, injunction filings, or forensic exams as needed.

Participate in SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) and SDRT (Sudden Death Response Team) rotations, providing 24/7 on-call coverage on a shared schedule.

Respond to community crises as needed and represent Project HELP during emergency response events.

Maintain accurate and confidential client files, statistics, and documentation consistent with grant compliance standards.

Provide services and outreach in Immokalee, Golden Gate, East Naples, and surrounding communities.

Collaborate with the CEO and Board to develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that includes individual giving, grants, events, and corporate partnerships.

Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events such as galas, auctions, and community outreach initiatives.

Manage donor and event data within the organization’s fundraising software and ensure timely acknowledgments of gifts.

Support the creation of compelling stories, newsletters, and marketing materials that connect donor giving to survivor impact (maintaining confidentiality at all times).Assist with social media and communications efforts to highlight success stories, community partnerships, and giving opportunities.

Donor Relations & Stewardship Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors — including individuals, businesses, and foundations.

Conduct research to identify potential major donors and funding opportunities.

Manage a portfolio of donor relationships, ensuring personalized engagement and regular updates on the impact of their contributions.

Organize and execute donor appreciation and cultivation events to strengthen community support.

Implement stewardship plans that include…