Chief Development Officer

His House Childrens Home • Opa-Locka, FL

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About The Position

The Chief Development Officer provides executive leadership and strategic direction for securing and expanding the philanthropic resources needed to advance the organization's mission and sustain its programs and services. The role leads fundraising and development strategies; cultivates donor and community partnerships; and oversees marketing, communications, grants, and volunteer engagement to strengthen financial support and long-term sustainability.

As a member of the executive leadership team, the CDO works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to advance organizational priorities and ensure continued investment in the children and families served. The CDO drives growth through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and team collaboration to achieve ambitious development goals, while fostering meaningful relationships across communities and leading innovative fundraising and growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, philanthropy, or nonprofit advancement.
• Demonstrated success in major gifts, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development, corporate and foundation giving, and fundraising campaigns.
• Minimum of three years of leadership or management experience.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in a nonprofit human services, child welfare, behavioral health, residential services, or related organization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for securing and expanding philanthropic resources.
• Lead fundraising and development strategies.
• Cultivate donor and community partnerships.
• Oversee marketing, communications, grants, and volunteer engagement.
• Work with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to advance organizational priorities.
• Drive growth through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and team collaboration to achieve development goals.
• Foster meaningful relationships across communities and lead transformative growth initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive