Chief Development Officer

Community Child Care Center - Delray Beach, FL

Full-time - Executive

Delray Beach, FL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) is responsible for leading all fundraising efforts, donor relations, and community engagement initiatives. This role ensures alignment with the organization's mission and strategic goals while managing the development team's operations. The CDO collaborates with the board and executive leadership to design strategies for long-term financial sustainability and represents ACCF in the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual and major gifts from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
• Develop and execute a robust planned giving program, including legacy gifts and bequests.
• Lead capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives to support organizational growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals while managing a portfolio of major gift donors.
• Utilize data and analytics to drive donor segmentation and enhance fundraising strategies.
• Oversee the organization's marketing and public relations efforts, ensuring alignment with ACCF's mission.
• Manage all fundraising events, ensuring they meet revenue goals and align with organizational strategy.
• Lead the Annual Fund campaign and engage the community to secure donations.
• Oversee the Ambassador Council and related activities to support fundraising efforts.
• Represent the organization at community events and manage donor-related activities.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of the development team.
• Collaborate with the board and executive leadership to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Develop and monitor long-term funding strategies to ensure financial viability.
• Create and manage annual operating plans that support the organization's strategic direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MPA) is preferred.
• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is preferred.
• Experience in developing and managing planned giving programs is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Dedication to mission-driven work and alignment with the organization's values.
• Collaborative leadership style focused on team development.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in securing major gifts and successful fundraising from various sources.
• Proficiency in utilizing fundraising software and CRM systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.