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Director of Development Central Florida

Director of Development Central Florida

Team Member Job Description Job Title: Director of Development Central FL 

Reports To: Chief Development Officer 

Department: Development 

Effective Date: June 2025 

 


Job Summary: Salary $53,000-$60,000 based on experience


Help us make a difference in the lives of children with serious illnesses! 

The Regional Development Director Central Florida is responsible for seeking out opportunities and developing initiatives to secure philanthropic support for Camp Boggy Creek. Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating and soliciting individuals, civic oDganizations, foundations and corporate prospects in the region to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial support that will allow the organization to achieve its goals.

Responsible for soliciting and cultivating over $800K + in revenue annually, the person in this position will design and execute a fundraising strategy to build and grow their own portfolio, while cultivating strong relationships. This role includes engaging and closing event sponsorships for the organizations signature events including Teddy Morse’s Ride for Kids, The Tumbleweed Fun Run and Gravel Ride and other events as they occur.


Core Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate and grow meaningful relationships with donors and prospects to drive year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Research and evaluate donors and prospects to assess interest, giving capacity, and potential connections.
  • Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies for a defined portfolio of donors and prospects.
  • Establish annual donation projections and monitor progress through all phases of the donor lifecycle: acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and growth.
  • Engage with all donors and prospects in the assigned portfolio at least once per quarter through calls, meetings, and emails.
  • Collaborate closely with the Chief Development Officer, Director of Donor Relations, and broader Development team to maximize fundraising results.
  • Identify and engage new donors and financial advisors to build a robust pipeline of long-term support.
  • Prepare compelling proposals, reports, and stewardship materials tailored to donor interests and impact.
  • Analyze and report on giving trends, highlighting new, growing, and at-risk donor segments to support strategic decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of all donor activities, interactions, and pipeline updates in Raiser's Edge on a weekly basis.
  • Travel throughout Central Florida, with occasional overnight travel to Jacksonville and Tampa, as needed.
  • Participate in evening and weekend events, donor meetings, and activities as required.


Qualifications/skills:

Required Competencies and Skills: 

  • Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
  • Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Reporting Expertise: Demonstrated competency in reporting and analyzing data to inform strategic impact.
  • Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-Starter: Capable of working independently and taking initiative.


Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Strong personal alignment with CBC’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Strategic and creative thinker, proactive, entrepreneurial, driven, highly organized, demonstrated hands-on experience with proven ability to meet goals and deadlines with significant impact to the organization’s goals.
  • Demonstrated strong proficiency in written communications and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong skills in diplomacy, maintaining confidentiality, customer service, and professionalism.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong computer skills including experience with donor databases, Blackbaud/NXT/Raiser’s Edge preferred.


Physical/Mental Requirements: 


Physical Essential Functions: 

  • The role is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting required. In addition, the employee will be expected to perform intermittent physical activity, including, but not limited to, bending and reaching.
  • Work in the camp setting requires exposure to the outdoors, including occasional camp tours. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • The employee must possess the physical strength and endurance required to perform the job up to standard throughout the duration of employment while remaining physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe.


Emotional/Social Essential Functions: 

The employee will be expected to have flexibility to occasionally work weekends and evenings as needed.

The employee will be expected to manage their personal life to ensure capability of performing job up to standard. The employee is required to communicate with, work with, and provide instruction and information to a variety of Camp staff and stakeholders, including camper families, volunteers, and donors.

The employee must possess the mental and emotional strength and endurance to perform the job up to standard throughout the duration of employment while promoting the values of kindness, joyfulness, collaboration, and inclusiveness.


Benefits:

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) and matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible spending account
  • Flexible schedule
  • Occasional remote work based on approval of management


All applications to Jboykin@campboggycreek.org 

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Bachelors Degree

Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

Job Function : Development

Please include your Contact Information : Jacqueline Boykin, CDO
JBoykin@campboggycreek.org
352-483-4200
Send resume to JBoykin@campboggycreek.org

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