Deputy Director

Aperio Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperio Group in Miami is seeking a Deputy Director to serve as the CEO/Executive Director's principal strategic partner, driving philanthropic growth and elevating the organization's brand. You will lead in the CEO's absence and focus on development, marketing, finance, and partnerships.

The role emphasizes institutional leadership, cross-department collaboration, and strong representation with external partners. Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership in nonprofit, cultural, educational, or mission-driven organizations.
• A track record of success in philanthropy, marketing, organizational strategy, and institutional growth.
• Strong financial acumen and experience partnering with senior finance leadership.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills - and the presence to represent the organization anywhere.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO/Executive Director as a trusted advisor, translating strategy into measurable results.
• Lead the development team's work across institutional giving, corporate partnerships, events, donor stewardship, etc.
• Guide marketing, communications, and PR to grow attendance, revenue, and national visibility.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, Board reporting, and performance dashboards.
• Champion technology across the institution - IT operations, cybersecurity, data systems, capital improvements, and digital transformation.
• Represent the organization with philanthropic, corporate, civic, and government partners.
• Build the systems, policies, and cross-departmental collaboration that make a great institution run.

Skills

Executive leadership

Philanthropy

Marketing

Organizational strategy

Institutional growth

Financial acumen

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

One of our clients, a nonprofit organization based in Miami, FL, seeking a Deputy Director to serve as the CEO/Executive Director's principal strategic partner: an accomplished executive who will help drive philanthropic growth, elevate our institutional brand, and strengthen how the organization performs as an organization. In the CEO's absence, you lead the organization.

Your focus is institutional leadership: development, marketing and communications, financial planning, organizational performance, technology, and strategic partnerships.

What you'll do

• Partner with the CEO/Executive Director as a trusted advisor, translating strategy into measurable results
• Lead the development team's work across institutional giving, corporate partnerships, events, donor stewardship, etc.
• Guide marketing, communications, and PR to grow attendance, revenue, and national visibility
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, Board reporting, and performance dashboards
• Champion technology across the institution - IT operations, cybersecurity, data systems, capital improvements, and digital transformation
• Represent the organization with philanthropic, corporate, civic, and government partners
• Build the systems, policies, and cross-departmental collaboration that make a great institution run

What you bring

• 10+ years of progressive executive leadership in nonprofit, cultural, educational, or mission-driven organizations
• A track record of success in philanthropy, marketing, organizational strategy, and institutional growth
• Strong financial acumen and experience partnering with senior finance leadership
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills - and the presence to represent the organization anywhere
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

The details

Full-time, exempt, 100% onsite in Miami, with evening and weekend responsibilities as required. Reports to the CEO/Executive Director.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.