Managing Director of Area Development
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
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Job Summary
At Childrens Home Society of Florida were 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.
Were seeking a dynamic relationship-focused fundraising leader to serve as our Managing Director of Area Development. This is more than a fundraising role. Its an opportunity to champion transformational change cultivate community investment and help children and families thrive for generations to come.
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.
As the Managing Director of Area Development you will lead local fundraising efforts donor engagement strategies and community partnerships that accelerate the CHS mission.
- 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors 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
- 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.
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.
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information visit
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), our mission has grown into a bold, statewide movement to address the root causes preventing children from reaching their full potential. Our Community Impact Model offers a cradle-to-career approach that brings education, healthcare, family ... View more
