Development Manager

Children's Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. 

Salary Range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Development Manager raises funds that will serve to advance CHS strategic objectives and priorities. With accountability for securing $200,000+ in fundraising annually, the incumbent executes strategies to advance annual giving, community fundraising and special event sponsorships. Overall, the Development Manager contributes to the CHS high-performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community, and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

1. Execute plans for annual giving, community fundraising and special event sponsorships to attain and sustain $200,000+ in fundraising revenue annually that will serve to advance CHS strategic objectives and priorities.

Annual Giving and Community Fundraising

• Collaborate with the regional Philanthropy Team to execute fundraising strategies and objectives.
• Research, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects, holding at least 100 prospect or donor engagement visits annually.
• Develop, maintain and strengthen relations with local businesses, community partners and current/prospective donors through engagement efforts such as program tours and visits; identify new sources of fundraising revenue.
• Partner with the regional Philanthropy Team to facilitate integrated approaches to prospect cultivation and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Development on board recruitment and relationship management.
• Collaborate in the creation and execution of events appropriate to annual giving and community fundraising strategies.
• Stay abreast of trends in annual giving, including donor behaviors and technology advances.
• Attain fundraising goals as annually defined.

Marketing & Brand Recognition

• Collaborate with Communications to develop and implement targeted campaigns and approaches for current and prospective donors.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of collateral and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with Philanthropy and Communications to organize meetings, trainings and recognition events, when needed.
• Attend events to build and deepen relationships with prospective and current donors and other key constituents.
• Represent CHS at donor, community and special events, as needed.

Program Administration & Reporting

• Monitor and understand CHS policies and practices regarding risk management, donation proc