Position Title: Chief Development Officer

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends during the year

Work Location: 5395 LB McLeod Rd. Orlando (Hybrid work schedule allows for 2 remote days after the first 90 days).

Immediate Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer

Position Status: Full-Time Exempt

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Job Summary: The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead an initiative to identify, plan, coordinate, and implement strategic fundraising activities to meet the agency’s fundraising goals, while growing and diversifying its funding stream. Oversees and manages development operations while engaging staff and board in expanding revenue to support new initiatives. Fundraising activities include annual giving, major gifts, year-end giving, direct mail campaigns, planned giving, special events, grants and contracts. Responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and prospects. Participates in organizational strategic planning and budgeting initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Human Services or related field.  Minimum five years’ experience fundraising in prospect management, donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.  Gift and estate planning experience preferred.  Five or more years’ experience in management, planning and directing programs.  Strong or working knowledge MS Office Suite. Must be able to learn other software programs required by the department and/or agency. Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.  Strong supervisory skills with ability to give direction and delegate responsibility.  Ability to handle multiple projects with demonstrated time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Essential Functions/Skills/Abilities:

• Establishes fundraising strategies and goals and manages fundraising initiatives in conjunction with CEO, senior team and development team. 
• Oversees development and evaluation of all external communication strategies including direct mail campaigns, telephone solicitations, social media and website content, community foundation profile, agency collateral, etc.  to increase visibility through all channels.
• Oversees development systems and processes including donor relationship management system, grant system, communications and website platforms to ensure accurate donor analytics and stewardship. Creates, monitors, and manages short and long-range strategic plans, operational objectives, development performance metrics and budgets to improve the effectiveness of the Development Department toward achievement of charitable revenue goals.
• Manages Development Team to maximize performance ensuring clear goals, accountability and meetings to maintain effective communication and timely deliverables of fundraising activities.  Develops, oversees and maintains policies and systems that will enhance the overall effectiveness of fundraising activities, prospect tracking, and record keeping. Raises awareness of the agency and manages development and cultivation of potential donors and business partners through outreach efforts.  Manages the solicitation and stewardship of annual, planned and legacy gift prospects, corporate underwriters, and in-kind donations. Develops and manages all strategies and activities for planned giving, endowments, trusts and bequest initiatives.
• Works in conjunction with CEO to enable the Board to fulfill their fundraising responsibilities and goals through facilitated training, ongoing support and communication.  Identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospects from within the Board and the community at large to develop and maintain an effective giving program.
• Fosters an understanding of philanthropy within the organization and communicates charitable revenue goals and progress.
• Creates a donor-centric organization that nurtures loyalty through relationship building, cultivation and communications complying with industry ethics and ensuring donor intentions are accurately recorded and tracked.
• Collaborates with program staff to establish and maintain a “story bank” of client and volunteer stories. Initiates new fundraising opportunities to continually increase the donor base and visibility of the organization. Ensures that Seniors First is positively presented throughout the community. Instills trust and loyalty in clients and contributors.

A valid Florida Driver’s License, a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance. All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, driving record check and a Level 2 background screening (see https://info.clearinghouse.com)

Position Opens: June 26, 2026                        Position Closes: July 26, 2026

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