Associate Director of Development

Children's Home Network•Tampa, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Childrens Home Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through trauma-informed care, therapeutic services, and family support programs. As the oldest nonprofit organization in Tampa, with 133 years of service, we are committed to strengthening children and families across Tampa Bay Area and beyond. The Mission Advancement Team builds relationships, generates interest, and inspires confidence among the organizations constituents to attract private funding. JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Director of Development, this major gift fundraiser is responsible for establishing and managing prospect and donor relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to meet fundraising goals in alignment with the mission and aspirations of the Childrens Home Network. In addition to major gift fundraising responsibilities, the Associate Director of Development manages the implementation of the organizations annual giving program and development-related event management. While this position is primarily a fundraising role, its also about building meaningful community connections, participating in internal and community-led fundraising events, and engaging community connections to enhance awareness and involvement. This position plays a key role in securing support from individual, foundation, corporate, civic, professional, and faith-based partnersensuring every gift is acknowledged with heartfelt gratitude and every donor feels part of our mission.The ideal candidate is a longtime resident of Tampa Bay with key community connections, a relationship-builder, strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for children and families, ready to help shape a brighter futureone donor, one event, one story at a time.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree preferred or five (5) years or more experience in fundraising, connecting, and/or transferable professional skills that include sales and interaction with corporate and individual clients.
Track record of soliciting individuals/organizations for financial investments and the ability to articulate and advocate a strong case for support.
Knowledge of Tampa Bays civic and philanthropic community.
Experience with using fundraising management systems and technology (e.g., Raisers Edge CRM) to enter and report donor contact activities.
Strong computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and fundraising related event management experience is a plus.
Demonstrated level of comfort working and communicating with top executives, community leaders and/or individual donors.
Ability to motivate, build relationships, and gain the respect of internal and external clients.
Goal oriented and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate accountability, initiative, creativity and focus in a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating environment.
Demonstrate aptitude to manage time and workload to multitask and achieve goals in a deadline driven environment.
Ability to work on the road and/or work at odd hours and on weekends.
Ability to effectively work in a remote environment.
Passion for the mission of Childrens Home Network and commitment to child welfare and family support.
Positive attitude, sense of humor, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to close major gifts of $10,000+ for top funding priorities.
Maintain a signicant prospect portfolio and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face and virtual visits to bring major solicitations to closure.
Meet activity and revenue goals in collaboration with the Director of Development.
Produce timely, well-crafted proposals, budgets, contact reports, acknowledgement letters, emails, and stewardship materials that reflect CHNs gratitude and impact.
Assist in writing and reporting on grants in partnership with the grants manager to ensure timely submissions and accurate reporting.
Regularly update donor activity and information in Raisers Edge CRM.
Participate in weekly one on ones with the Director of Development to review progress and strategy.
Collaborate on marketing & communications efforts to highlight donor impact and promote fundraising initiatives.
Represent Childrens Home Network at community events, networking functions, and donor meetings to build visibility and strengthen relationships.
Actively contribute to a positive, mission-driven team environment.
Participate in weekly Development Team meetings and collaborate respectfully with colleagues.
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the Development Office and the broader mission of Childrens Home Network.