Chief Development Officer

His House Children's Home; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Development Officer at His House Children's Home leads fundraising, donor relations, and strategic communications to sustain and grow the organization’s mission in Florida. You will shape development strategies, oversee grants, marketing, and volunteer engagement, and partner with the CEO and Board to advance priorities for children and families.

The role requires a passion for mission-driven work, exceptional communication, 7+ years in fundraising with leadership experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, PR, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of fundraising, development, philanthropy, or nonprofit advancement experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in nonprofit human services, child welfare, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and development strategies to secure philanthropic resources.
• Cultivate donor and community partnerships and oversee marketing, communications, and grants.
• Oversee volunteer engagement to strengthen financial support and sustainability.
• Collaborate with CEO and Board to advance organizational priorities.
• Drive growth through strategic planning and data‑driven decision making.
• Lead transformative growth initiatives and inspiring team collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Donor relations

Fundraising

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, PR, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Chief Development Officer

Full Time SALARY Opa Locka, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1179

• 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.