Chief Philanthropy Officer-Hybrid

Description

Salary Range:  The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications

Hybrid Schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• Exempt (Salary): 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 PTO Paid Days
• Competitive Health Benefits Package
• Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short Term Disability at NO COST
• Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
• Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
• Free Monthly Transit Card

*Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Chief Philanthropy Officer to join our team. As Chief Philanthropy Officers you will lead, inspire, and manage the Development team, driving the overall fundraising strategy to increase contributions supporting the health and human service needs in the community. Responsible for developing, nurturing, and enhancing relationships within the community to raise awareness and create opportunities for partnerships that advance organizational goals. Collaborate closely with the Community Impact, Marketing & Communications, and Operations teams to optimize development efforts and ensure strategic alignment

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide strategic direction to all the fundraising efforts at United Way, including annual workplace campaigns, corporate support, major gifts, planned giving, endowment gifts, and Giving Communities (such as Tocqueville Society). Inspire and empower the Development team with clear goals, actionable insights, and the resources necessary to meet and exceed fundraising targets.
• Manage all aspects of United Way’s fundraising efforts, ensuring a focus on donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship. Lead the strategy and execution for high-level giving communities, including Tocqueville Society, Million Dollar Roundtable, Endowment, and Planned Giving. 
• Manage the grant acquisition team to support the work of United Way in the community plan pillars, mainly the multiple components of the Center for Excellence in Early Education, the Economic Mobility, and other Community Impact initiatives. Assure timely and complete compliance to grants by working closely with other internal teams (finance, programs, etc.)
• Build and maintain high-impact relationships with key stakeholders, including corporate and community leaders, foundations, and individual donors. Serve as a public ambassador for United Way in the community, enhancing the organization’s visibility and reputation.
• Lead the efforts to expand new development initiatives, ensuring integration with broader fundraising strategies, such as small businesses, community newcomers, etc. 
• Ensure growth of planned giving and endowment campaigns by implementing innovative strategies such as working with professional advisors and community members to secure long-term financial sustainability. Develop the Loyal Contributor and Continue United programs, and use them to build the pipeline into the Tocqueville Society membership.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to Development volunteer committees, ensuring they are engaged in the organization’s fundraising strategies. Oversee volunteer involvement in planning and executing major fundraising events and initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Development team, ensuring high performance through clear expectations, professional development, and performance management. Responsible for hiring, promoting, and managing team performance while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and goal-oriented work environment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align fundraising