Development & Major Gifts Officer

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is a nationally recognized non-profit leader in childcare and early education. RCMA operates more than 53 centers and 3 charter schools, with a staff of 1,400 employees, in 18 Florida counties. We have grown over the years through our policy of hiring from the communities served, forging a strong bond between parents and RCMA caregivers, teachers, and staff.

Would you rather have a fulfilling career than just a "job"? At RCMA, we feel lucky to work in fulfilling roles every day. Like one big family, we work hand in hand with families who need allies on their journey toward big dreams. Through empathy and compassion, we help cultivate a sense of dignity and pride in these valuable members of society and provide them with resources for growth.

If this sounds like a family you’d like to become a member of, we’d love to hear from you!

In addition, RCMA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This includes a $40,000 Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by RCMA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Eligible employees receive holiday pay, personal time off, and tuition assistance.

RCMA's Development and Community Relations Department (DCR) is dedicated to strengthening relationships with key donors, community partners, and private institutions. The Development & Major Gifts Officer (DMGO) for the South Florida region will play a pivotal role in advancing RCMA's mission by growing financial support through major and planned gifts. This role is integral in securing resources for RCMA's charter schools, capital campaigns, immigration programs, and other strategic priorities.

The DMGO will collaborate with internal leadership and community stakeholders to enhance RCMA's fundraising efforts in the region.

• Collaborates with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to define annual goals, objectives, and metrics for RCMA’s development programs in South Florida.
• Supports the development and execution of capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving strategies.
• Donor Relations & Stewardship:
• Cultivates, stewards, and solicits major gifts from an assigned portfolio of approximately 50-75 principal-level donors in the South Florida region.
• Maintains ongoing communication with donors and prospects through regular calls, meetings, and personalized stewardship activities.
• Implements customized strategies to ensure long-term donor engagement.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting:
• Regularly updates donor portfolio information in Raiser's Edge and reports performance metrics to leadership on a quarterly basis.
• Develops and tracks progress towards fundraising targets, collaborating with the DOD to assess performance.
• Collaboration with Regional Development Officers:
• Works closely with Regional Development Officers in Central & North Florida to ensure consistent donor engagement practices across the state.
• Participates in bi-weekly meetings with the team to discuss progress and share best practices.
• Develops tailored proposals, donor benefits, and related materials in partnership with the team.
• Coordinates logistics for donor meetings, including in-person and virtual engagements.
• Prospect Identification &
  
  Qualification:
  
  
• Continuously identifies and qualifies new major gift prospects in partnership with RCMA staff, Board Members, and program leads.
• Develops strategies to…