Chief Development Officer

His House Childrens Home; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

His House Children's Home seeks a Chief Development Officer to lead fundraising and development efforts, cultivating donors and community partnerships in support of the organization’s mission in Florida.

The CDO will drive growth through strategic planning, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with the executive team to ensure long-term sustainability and impactful programs for the children and families served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of fundraising, development, philanthropy, or nonprofit advancement.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for securing and expanding philanthropic resources.
• Lead fundraising and development strategies and donor cultivation.
• Oversee marketing, communications, grants, and volunteer engagement to strengthen financial support and sustainability.
• Collaborate with CEO and Board to advance organizational priorities and investments in children and families served.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Strategic planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (nonprofit mgmt or related)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Chief Development Officer

Full Time SALARY Opa Locka, FL, US

• The Chief Development Officer provides executive leadership and strategic direction for securing and expanding the philanthropic resources necessary to advance the organization's mission and sustain its programs and services.
• The position leads fundraising and development strategies, cultivates donor and community partnerships, and oversees marketing, communications, grants, and volunteer engagement to strengthen financial support and long-term sustainability.
• As a member of the executive leadership team, the CDO works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to advance organizational priorities and ensure continued investment in the children and families served.
• The ideal candidate will possess a passion for mission-driven work, exceptional communication skills, and extensive experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and digital marketing.
• As CDO, you will drive growth through strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and inspiring team collaboration to achieve ambitious development goals.
• Join us as a Chief Development Officer to lead transformative growth initiatives that empower our organization’s mission! Your expertise will help shape impactful programs while fostering meaningful relationships across communities. We value energetic leaders committed to making a difference through innovative fundraising strategies and collaborative leadership.
• Must have minimum Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• PLUS Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, philanthropy, or nonprofit advancement, including demonstrated success in major gifts, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development, corporate and foundation giving, and fundraising campaigns required.
• PLUS Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or management experience required. Experience in a nonprofit human services, child welfare, behavioral health, residential services, or related organization preferred.
• Must be available to work evening and weekend hours as needed.