Managing Director of Area Development

At Children's Home Society of Florida , we're creating ecosystems of support where childhood poverty is highest and helping children and families build strong, lasting futures through our innovative Community Impact Model
. Our mission is simple but powerful:
Building bridges to success for children. Our vision is a world where children realize their full potential.

We're seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused fundraising leader to serve as our Managing Director of Area Development
. This is more than a fundraising role. It's an opportunity to champion transformational change, cultivate community investment, and help children and families thrive for generations to come.

Make a Lasting Impact

Join a statewide organization serving children and families through innovative solutions that address root causes before crises occur. CHS reaches thousands of children and family members each year through early childhood programs, behavioral health services, family supports, and community partnerships.

Grow Your Leadership Career

Work alongside passionate leaders and dedicated professionals committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence while advancing your own professional growth.

Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, holidays, health benefits, retirement plans, and additional resources that support your well-being and success.

As the Managing Director of Area Development
, you will lead local fundraising efforts, donor engagement strategies, and community partnerships that accelerate the CHS mission.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and community partners
• Secure philanthropic investments that advance CHS strategic priorities
• Lead fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship initiatives, planned giving efforts, and special events
• Develop innovative strategies to increase revenue and community engagement
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all levels

Build Meaningful Community Partnerships

• Serve as a visible ambassador for CHS throughout the community
• Strengthen relationships with business leaders, foundations, civic groups, and philanthropists
• Partner with regional boards and community stakeholders
• Create opportunities for donors to engage directly with CHS leadership and mission impact

Lead and Inspire a High-Performing Team

• Recruit, develop, coach, and support Development Team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Establish and monitor goals that drive fundraising success and organizational growth

Steward Resources and Measure Impact

• Track fundraising performance and ROI metrics
• Ensure excellence in donor stewardship and CRM management
• Partner with Finance and Data teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional fundraising experience
• Proven success developing donor relationships and securing gifts
• Experience leading fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and community engagement efforts
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fundraising software and donor management systems
• Knowledge of philanthropic trends and best practices

• Strategic relationship builder
• Community connector
• Collaborative team champion

Most importantly, you are passionate about helping children and families achieve brighter futures.

This position requires flexibility to support fundraising and community engagement efforts that may include:

• Evenings
• Special events
• Regional travel

Remote work may be available based on business needs, with availability by phone and email required during designated work hours.

If you're ready to leverage your fundraising expertise, leadership skills, and passion for making a difference, join us in building bridges to success for children and creating a future where every child can realize their full potential.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit

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