Job Description
At Children's Home Society of Florida, we're creating ecosystems of support where childhood poverty is highest and helping children and families build strong, lasting futures through our innovative Community Impact Model. Our mission is simple but powerful: Building bridges to success for children. Our vision is a world where children realize their full potential.
We're seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused fundraising leader to serve as our Managing Director of Area Development. This is more than a fundraising role. It's an opportunity to champion transformational change, cultivate community investment, and help children and families thrive for generations to come.
Why Join CHS?
Make a Lasting Impact
Join a statewide organization serving children and families through innovative solutions that address root causes before crises occur. CHS reaches thousands of children and family members each year through early childhood programs, behavioral health services, family supports, and community partnerships.
Grow Your Leadership Career
Work alongside passionate leaders and dedicated professionals committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence while advancing your own professional growth.
Enjoy Outstanding Benefits
Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, holidays, health benefits, retirement plans, and additional resources that support your well-being and success.
What You'll Do
As the Managing Director of Area Development, you will lead local fundraising efforts, donor engagement strategies, and community partnerships that accelerate the CHS mission.
Drive Fundraising Growth
- Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and community partners
- Secure philanthropic investments that advance CHS strategic priorities
- Lead fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship initiatives, planned giving efforts, and special events
- Develop innovative strategies to increase revenue and community engagement
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all levels
Build Meaningful Community Partnerships
- Serve as a visible ambassador for CHS throughout the community
- Strengthen relationships with business leaders, foundations, civic groups, and philanthropists
- Partner with regional boards and community stakeholders
- Create opportunities for donors to engage directly with CHS leadership and mission impact
Lead and Inspire a High-Performing Team
- Recruit, develop, coach, and support Development Team members
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Establish and monitor goals that drive fundraising success and organizational growth
Steward Resources and Measure Impact
- Track fundraising performance and ROI metrics
- Ensure excellence in donor stewardship and CRM management
- Partner with Finance and Data teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional fundraising experience
- Proven success developing donor relationships and securing gifts
- Experience leading fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and community engagement efforts
- Demonstrated leadership and team development experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with fundraising software and donor management systems
- Special event fundraising experience
- Knowledge of philanthropic trends and best practices
Who You Are
You're a:
- Strategic relationship builder
- Community connector
- Mission-driven leader
- Confident fundraiser
- Excellent communicator
- Collaborative team champion
Most importantly, you are passionate about helping children and families achieve brighter futures.
Schedule & Travel
This position requires flexibility to support fundraising and community engagement efforts that may include:
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Special events
- Regional travel
Remote work may be available based on business needs, with availability by phone and email required during designated work hours.
If you're ready to leverage your fundraising expertise, leadership skills, and passion for making a difference, join us in building bridges to success for children and creating a future where every child can realize their full potential.
Apply today and help shape the future for Florida's children and families.
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Orlando, FL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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