Director of Development; Miami-Dade

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development (DD) is responsible for managing and expanding Feeding South Florida® financial multi-level support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities within Miami-Dade County. The DD will be required to meet a minimum revenue goal of $3 million annually with revenue goals increasing each fiscal year. The position will plan and implement FSF’s development and fundraising programs, establish and lead an advisory board/fundraising committee of Miami-Dade County stakeholders, and work collaboratively with the executive leadership team to execute and meet the financial goals of the department and organization.

$90,000 - $100,000

• Manage a portfolio of 300 donors, including current and prospective donors.
• Successfully identify, cultivate, solicit, engage, and steward mid-level, major, and planned gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities.
• Build strategic relationships for Feeding South Florida and develop new strategies to encourage new and increased contributions.
• Schedule and conduct regular donor interactions (correspondence, meetings, visits, etc.) with current and prospective donors.
• Track and update the progress of portfolio management in the database (RE NXT) and the Development Plan (weekly).
• Work in collaboration with Fundraising Team to steward high-level donors/prospects.
• Work in collaboration with FSF teams to match donors to organizational programming and operational needs/initiatives.
• Participate in the implementation of priorities and goals as established in the Development Plan and Portfolio Management Work Plan.
• Works effectively with the AVP of Philanthropy to meet or exceed the metrics set forth in the Development Plan and Portfolio Management Work Plan.
• Participate in regularly scheduled one-on-one and team meetings to report the progress of the Development Plan and Portfolio Management Plan.
• Represent Feeding South Florida at relevant community meetings and events.
• Engage in organizational initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent fundraising experience required.
• 5-7 years of fundraising experience.
• Successful track record of non-profit fund development and/or for-profit sales and sales management.
• Demonstrated success in relationship building and management.
• Must be organized with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of fundraising budgets
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Experience tracking and reporting fundraising metrics.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel required).
• Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Hours of Operation:
  Although organization hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., this leadership position may work closer to 50-55 hours per week, especially during peak times such as holiday seasons, growing seasons, and disaster response. After-hours business work is required occasionally throughout the year.
• Environment:
  This position works in a typical office setting and in the community. There may be extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or bending; listening, talking, and/or visual concentration; writing and/or computer use. Occasional work will occur in the warehouse or outside in inclement weather. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Travel:
  This position will require significant travel throughout Miami-Dade County and neighboring counties when needed. Required use of a personal vehicle, and occasional out-of-town travel for meetings, conferences, or special events.
• OSHA Standards:
  Lifting requirements are 15 pounds and when lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, use two or more people to lift the load.

Feeding South Florida (FSF) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. As one of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, FSF is responsible for serving 25 percent of the…