Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the mission of ensuring every student in Hillsborough County receives an outstanding public education that equips them for a fulfilling future. By unlocking opportunities for students, investing in teachers, and strengthening public schools, we can help ensure that Hillsborough County is one of the best places to learn and teach – where 100% of students graduate with the ability to pursue anything they can dream.
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will develop and execute a comprehensive, sustainable fundraising program as well as lead events for Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF). The CDO is responsible for utilizing data and planning to develop fundraising strategies and initiatives that will cultivate existing donors and lead to the acquisition of new donors to raise the resources needed to carry out the organization’s mission. The CDO will provide leadership and direction to internal and external stakeholders through annual campaigns and corporate partnerships. The CDO is responsible for developing, executing, managing and monitoring a fund development strategy throughout HEF and integrating the advancement efforts. The CDO must understand HEF’s goals and be able to demonstrate past achievement in aligning financial development goals with operational outcomes.
Our mission only happens when we have great talent working collaboratively. We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package such as 100% paid health insurance, 401k match contributions, 9 paid holidays plus 2 weeks off around Christmas and New Years, 21 PTO days, and more! This position is able to work remotely 2 days or more a week upon completion of 90-day probationary period.
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively implement a data-driven strategic development plan by building systems and procedures designed to maximize private fundraising revenues.
- Continuously evaluate and refine processes to enhance operational effectiveness and donor engagement.
- Drive new growth opportunities that lead to increasing corporate, individual, and/or foundation funding.
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit steward donors and prospects in collaboration with the CEO and staff.
- Organize and manage planned giving, annual fund, and major gift programs.
- Identify and implement new revenue streams, with a focus on increasing sustainable unrestricted, private revenue.
- Lead the creation and growth of a new framework of corporate and individual giving to expand the donor base.
- Manage development operations including, but not limited to, budget, gift processing, database management, donor recognition, and acknowledgments.
- Manage database to capture data and accuracy of lists and maintain complete records.
- Manage all fundraising communications directly related to gifts, campaigns, and fundraising events.
- Actively participate in community networking, including but not limited to, civic organizations and fundraising associations.
- Maintain public relations contacts and cultivate public relations relationships.
- Work closely with the CEO, board members, and leadership team to create and implement detailed development and event strategies aligned with HEF’s mission and objective of growing and retaining membership, developing quality programs, and developing financial resources.
- Actively participate in the strategic planning of and messaging for all initiatives, issues, plans, and ventures.
- Recruit, train, manage, and mentor a multi-disciplined team of development and events professionals, inspiring and leading them to achieve ambitious and sustainable growth goals.
- Lead department budgeting and forecasting and effectively manage resources.
- Lead the coordination of all HEF-sponsored and involved events.
- Work with the CEO to develop and produce regular analytic reports for management that integrate financial progress and trends of activities.
- Other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Skills/Attributes:
- Demonstrates strategic thinking by identifying long-term growth opportunities and aligning financial goals with organizational objectives.
- Skilled in designing, implementing, and optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Approaches tasks with urgency, ensuring excellence and timeliness in execution.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for engaging internal and external stakeholders.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- High degree of discretion and independent judgment.
- Ability to be resourceful, skillful, and diplomatic in all situations.
- Excellent research and summation skills.
- Excellent facilitation skills to manage sensitive communications.
- Excellent relationship skills.
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for education and helping students and teachers.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Self-starter with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple tasks and solid deadlines.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a leadership position.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated nonprofit fundraising success from a variety of fundraising streams.
- Experience leading successful annual campaigns using fundamental methods of nonprofit fundraising.
- Budget management experience required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Publisher, Office products (including Excel, Outlook and Word).
- Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar software experience.
- Nonprofit experience.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Travel Demands:
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel to events, which may occur in the early mornings, evenings or on weekends.
- Ability to attend professional conferences which may occur in various locations throughout the state of Florida and may involve overnight travel (2-3 times per year max)
Physical Demands:
- Moderate physical activity involved in an office setting.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Lifting requirements up to 25 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- leadership: 4 years (Preferred)
- nonprofit fundraising: 8 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL 33607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tampa, FL 33607
