Chief Development Officer

Overview

Position: Chief Development Officer (CDO) — Director of Business Development/Recruiting

Location: Flexible within Florida | Hybrid | Full-Time

Be the driving force behind transformational change.

Our client is seeking a visionary Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our statewide development strategy and team. This is more than a fundraising role—it’s an opportunity to directly impact the lives of thousands of children and families across Florida.

Your Impact

• Lead a high-performing development team and manage a $10M+ fundraising portfolio.
• Design and execute capital campaigns , major donor strategies, and grant initiatives.
• Cultivate and steward key relationships with donors, board members, and community partners.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align development efforts with our client’s statewide vision and goals.
• Strengthen brand presence across Florida through strategic outreach and storytelling.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all development functions including annual giving, major gifts, foundation grants, and capital campaigns
• Supervise and mentor a statewide team, fostering innovation and accountability
• Build and manage a portfolio of 50–100 principal donors
• Coordinate with finance and operations to ensure integrity in donor and grants management
• Lead strategic planning around development goals in tandem with executive leadership

What You Bring

• Proven success in leading development strategy and managing multi-million-dollar fundraising goals
• 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience; capital campaign experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing teams and building a scalable infrastructure
• A collaborative, mission-driven mindset with excellent communication skills
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders with authenticity and purpose

Why Join

• Mission with measurable impact—serving thousands of children each year
• Collaborative and values-driven leadership team
• Opportunities to shape statewide strategy and long-term sustainability
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Culture rooted in equity, inclusion, and community

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