Chief Philanthropy Officer

Covenant House Florida Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House Florida seeks a senior philanthropy executive to lead the major gifts program, grow the donor base, and drive revenue growth. Reporting to the CEO, this role oversees cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-capacity donors and corporate partners, building pipelines to support strategic campaigns.

Responsibilities include developing fundraising strategy with the Board, managing a team of relationship managers, and representing the organization publicly to advance CHF's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a related field.
• 10+ years in high-level nonprofit fundraising; 15 years preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of individual giving strategies, prospect research, and donor cultivation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the work of developing and executing the fundraising strategic plan with the CEO and Board.
• Grow and scale a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors.
• Oversee donor relationships and supervise relationship managers.
• Lead capital campaigns and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet fundraising goals.
• Travel across Florida to engage key donors and represent Covenant House Florida.

Skills

Self-starter

Goal-oriented

Entrepreneurial

Persuasion

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Donor motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Google Workspace

Donor data software

Job description

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Full Time Senior Management Ft Lauderdale, FL, US

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Philanthropy Officer leads the organization’s efforts to scale its development program, with a particular focus on the major gift program and growing the donor base. This individual oversees the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of CHF’s portfolio of major donors and prospects, while building new pipelines for individual and corporate partnerships that advance the organization's mission and revenue goals. This position is accountable for significant revenue targets and serves as a primary external ambassador for the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Covenant House Florida reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following:

• In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Development Officer and the Board of Directors, leads the work of developing and executing the fundraising strategic plan. Co-lead Board Development Committee meetings.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy and ensure that fund development is executed in keeping with the organization's values, vision, and mission.
• Grow and scale a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors, including capital campaign donors.
• Work with the CEO and CDO to acquire, manage and steward a personal and shared portfolio of high-capacity individual and corporate donor relationships.
• Supervise a team of relationship managers who manage and steward a portfolio of donors.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to deepen donor engagement across all fundraising channels to increase revenue..
• In partnership with CEO and CDO, leads the strategic planning and execution of the capital campaign, with full accountability for campaign outcomes, including supporting the development of infrastructure, engagement of volunteer leadership and cross-functional teams, and direct donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to meet and exceed fundraising goals
• Make public appearances and accept speaking engagements to share information about the mission with the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to personalize the Covenant House Florida mission to donors depending upon demographic variables and exercise appropriate judgment.
• Work with the Chief Development Officer to establish performance measures, monitor results, and evaluate the efficacy of the major gifts and donor acquisition program.
• Maintain accountability and ensure compliance with all regulations, laws, and the code of ethics for fundraising professionals while demonstrating professional conduct at all times
• Attend fundraising seminars, donor meetings, receptions, and major fundraising events; travel regularly throughout Florida to visit key donors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership or requested by fellow members of the Covenant House development community.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 10 years of experience in high-level nonprofit fundraising; 15 years preferred. Demonstrated success in major gifts, capital campaigns, and new donor acquisition. At least 5 years of management experience. Strong working knowledge of individual giving strategies, prospect research, and donor cultivation best practices.

SKILLS

Must be a self-starter, goal-oriented, and entrepreneurial with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong persuasion, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by concise, timely, and professional correspondence, both written and verbal. Ability to motivate and inspire donors around organizational mission.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. This position requires regular travel throughout Florida to visit key donors.

SCHEDULE

Working flexible hours as required to meet donor and event needs, including evenings, weekends, and early mornings.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

This position may supervise internal staff and external consultants as the major gifts program grows.

EQUIPMENT USED

Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Office Suite, and internet-based software. Experience with donor data software preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily conducted off-site at donor meetings, events, and community engagements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to travel as needed for training or to fulfill job requirements.

Due to licensing requirements, Covenant House Florida applicants will not be permitted to begin employment service until they have been cleared by a Florida and national criminal background search. Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of HB 531 (2025).

All applicants for employment will be responsible for the cost associated with instituting background checks and will be eligible for reimbursement after 90 days of service.

Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle at Covenant House Florida. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital/parental status, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, veteran/ military status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.