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VP North of Development

Job Description - VP North of Development


As a key member of the Development Leadership Team, you will lead a talented fundraising organization, steward significant donor relationships, and drive innovative strategies that expand our reach, deepen our impact, and ensure long-term sustainability.

 Why This Role Matters 



Every major gift represents a child finding safety.


Every corporate partnership creates new opportunities for families.


Every philanthropic investment helps strengthen communities.


As Vice President of Development, you'll be at the center of making those outcomes possible. Your leadership will directly influence how many children we can serve, how many families we can support, and how boldly we can pursue our mission.


What You'll Lead 



Build Transformational Philanthropy


  • Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy that advances CHS's mission and strategic priorities. 

  • Drive revenue growth through major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, foundation support, special events, and endowment development. 

  • Help diversify philanthropic investments and identify innovative funding opportunities.


Inspire Donors and Partners


  • Manage and cultivate relationships with high-capacity donors and philanthropic leaders. 

  • Engage corporations, foundations, community influencers, and strategic partners around the CHS mission. 

  • Serve as a trusted ambassador and storyteller for the organization throughout Florida. 


Develop High-Performing Teams


  • Lead, coach, and inspire a team of development professionals committed to excellence and impact. 

  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. 

  • Build next-generation fundraising talent that strengthens the organization's future.


Advance Community Impact


  • Partner closely with executive leadership, board members, program leaders, and community stakeholders.

  • Connect donors to meaningful opportunities that create measurable outcomes for children and families.

  • Ensure philanthropy remains a driving force behind organizational growth and innovation.




The Leader We're Looking For


You're not just a fundraiser.


You're a relationship builder, a strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for mission-driven work.


You understand that successful fundraising is about inspiring people to be part of something bigger than themselves. You thrive on building authentic connections, mobilizing communities around a cause, and leading teams toward ambitious goals. 



Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 10+ years of progressive fundraising, philanthropy, or business development leadership experience.

  • Proven success securing major gifts of a specific $ amount.

  • Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams and multi-channel development strategies. 

  • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.




Why CHS?


Because impact matters.

At CHS, you'll join a team that leads with compassion, purpose, and unwavering commitment to children and families. We believe in collaboration over competition, servant leadership over hierarchy, and mission over ego.



  • Mission-driven: We are building bridges to success.



  • Your Experience Counts: We value the knowledge and insight you bring.



  • Flexibility for Work-Life Balance: Full‑ and part‑time options.



  • Supportive Environment: Work with a collaborative team that encourages connection.



  • Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities.



  • Great Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, generous PTO and holidays, and a robust 403(b).





If you are driven by purpose, inspired by impact, and ready to lead philanthropic growth that transforms lives, we invite you to join Children's Home Society of Florida.

 

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com


 


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