Director of Development; Miami-Dade
Listed on 2025-12-06
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
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.
SALARY:$90,000 - $100,000 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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…
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