Executive Director

Overview

The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, a private nonprofit supporting one of the nation’s largest accredited park systems, is seeking a passionate and strategic Executive Director to lead fundraising, board operations, expansion, and community engagement. The Foundation advances Miami-Dade Parks’ recreational, educational, environmental, and cultural programs through philanthropic support, partnerships, and volunteer initiatives.

• Develop and execute annual fundraising plans, securing major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government partners.
• Lead and advise the Board of Directors, fostering collaboration and strategic alignment with Miami-Dade Parks.
• Oversee operations, budgeting, and Foundation-supported programs, ensuring measurable community impact.
• Guide marketing, communications, and donor engagement efforts to enhance visibility and support for Miami-Dade Parks.

• Extensive nonprofit leadership experience with a track record of working with boards, volunteers, and civic leaders.
• Proven success in gift cultivation and operational management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced experience in nonprofit, business, or fundraising leadership preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Miami-Dade community, philanthropic networks, and parks-related initiatives highly desirable.

• Status:
  Fulltime
• Salary: $90,000 annual base with additional performance-based compensation tied to fundraising deliverables

Please submit a single PDF including your resume and cover letter to: . For full position details, request the complete Executive Director Profile from

The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade was created in 2004 in support of the Building Better Communities Bond Issue when visionary community leaders acknowledged that additional private and public sector support is essential to maintain, expand, and sustain the needs of the rapidly growing community that relies on Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department for quality of life. Today, Miami-Dade Parks is one of the nation’s largest park systems and stewards of over 300 heritage, regional and neighborhood parks, 73 recreation centers, 19 public pools, 6 marinas, 17 miles of beaches, 5 golf courses, 5 campgrounds, and approximately 40,000 acres of parklands, natural area, and environmentally endangered lands.

The Parks Foundation remains committed to working closely with Miami-Dade County to foster a healthier, more livable and sustainable Miami-Dade by providing year-round support for park facilities and equitable access to parks programs for our community’s residents, with a focus on children, special needs groups, and active older adults. Through our corporate and nonprofit partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and fiscal sponsor ships, we support capital projects, scholarships for children, including swimming lessons, after-school and summer camps, and other parks activities.

We invite you to share in our passionate dedication to supporting enhancing Miami-Dade Parks' vision and mission. If you are inspired by this mission and possess the leadership, fundraising, and advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to review the full job description and apply today.