Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

211 Broward | Executive Leadership Position

Industry: Nonprofit / Essential Community Services

Location: Broward County, FL (Hybrid: Remote and In-Person)

Schedule: Full-Time, Minimum 40 Hours Per Week, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends

Compensation: $90,000 to $115,000 annually, plus a generous benefits package (see below)

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: President/CEO

Summary of Qualifications

• Ten (10)+ years of progressively responsible fundraising and development experience with demonstrated results.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and professional credentials, including CFRE.
• Proven success in major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, foundation fundraising, and donor cultivation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic fundraising plans, revenue projections, and donor engagement strategies.
• Strong executive leadership, relationship-building, communication, and team management skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with board members, corporate executives, philanthropic partners, community leaders, and major donors.
• Flexibility to attend donor meetings, fundraising events, and community engagements throughout South Florida.

About Us

211 Broward is a nonprofit organization providing free, confidential, 24-hour helpline services that connect individuals and families with critical community resources, emotional support, crisis intervention, and essential services. Through our comprehensive network of community partners and programs, we help Broward County residents navigate life's challenges and access the support they need.

Our mission is rooted in strengthening community connections, improving access to services, and ensuring that help is always within reach.

About This Position

211 Broward is seeking an experienced, results-driven Chief Development Officer (CDO) to join our executive leadership team and lead the organization's fundraising, philanthropic engagement, and resource development efforts.

Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the CDO will provide strategic leadership in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising initiatives that increase contributed revenue, strengthen donor relationships, diversify funding sources, and support the organization's long-term financial sustainability.

This highly visible leadership position oversees major gifts, corporate and foundation partnerships, sponsorships, planned giving, fundraising campaigns, and signature fundraising events. The CDO will work closely with the President/CEO, Board of Directors, development team, and community partners to expand philanthropic support and elevate 211 Broward's visibility and impact throughout the community.

We are looking for an accomplished fundraising professional who can translate relationships into meaningful philanthropic investments, inspire community support, and build a sustainable development program.

Our Ideal Candidate

We believe the ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is a strategic thinker with a proven record of achieving measurable fundraising results.
• Is passionate about nonprofit leadership and strengthening the community.
• Excels at building authentic, lasting relationships with donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic leaders.
• Brings creativity, initiative, and sound financial judgment to fundraising and resource development.
• Is a confident communicator, presenter, and ambassador for the organization's mission.
• Can successfully lead and motivate a development team while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Understands the importance of donor stewardship, transparency, and demonstrating community impact.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance long-term strategy with hands-on fundraising efforts.

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Responsibilities of the Chief Development Officer

Strategic Fundraising & Revenue Development

• Develop and execute annual and multiyear fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities and financial sustainability goals.
• Establish and monitor fundraising goals, revenue forecasts, donor pipelines, and performance indicators.
• Lead major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation fundraising, sponsorships, planned giving, and special campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors to strengthen long-term philanthropic relationships.
• Expand and diversify funding opportunities while evaluating fundraising performance and return on investment.

Donor Relations & Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate executives, foundations, civic leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Partner with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to identify fundraising opportunities, cultivate major donors, and strengthen board engagement in philanthropy.
• Develop donor communications, annual appeals, stewardship initiatives, and engagement strategies that encourage continued support.
• Represent 211 Broward at donor meetings, community events, networking opportunities, and public engagements.

Fundraising Events & Campaigns

• Provide strategic leadership for 211 Broward's signature fundraising and engagement events, including the Nonprofit Awards Luncheon, Awards VIP Party, quarterly Club 211 networking events, and special fundraising campaigns.
• Lead sponsorship development, donor engagement, event revenue strategies, and fundraising partnerships.
• Evaluate event success through financial performance, sponsorship revenue, donor participation, and community impact.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing events and develop new fundraising initiatives.

Executive Leadership & Development Operations

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate development staff while fostering a collaborative and results-oriented team.
• Work closely with the President/CEO, Board of Directors, program leadership, and finance team to align fundraising with organizational priorities.
• Oversee donor management systems, gift tracking, acknowledgments, stewardship, and development reporting.
• Prepare fundraising reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff on grant proposals, budgets, funder reporting, and institutional funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal and external marketing partners to ensure fundraising communications effectively represent 211 Broward's mission and impact.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, accountability, and ethical fundraising practices.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates should have:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible fundraising and development experience with demonstrated success.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and relevant credentials. CFRE certification is valued.
• Demonstrated experience securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and other philanthropic investments.
• Experience developing strategic fundraising plans, revenue projections, donor pipelines, and measurable fundraising goals.
• Strong experience cultivating relationships with high-level donors, executives, board members, and community leaders.
• Experience leading or supervising staff, consultants, or volunteers.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, donor management/CRM platforms, and fundraising reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with executive leadership and community partners.
• Ability to travel locally for donor meetings, community engagements, and fundraising events.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, exempt executive leadership position with a minimum 40-hour workweek. General business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The position offers a combination of remote and in-person work, with flexibility required for fundraising events, donor engagements, board meetings, and community activities outside regular business hours.

Benefits

We recognize that talented, dedicated professionals are essential to advancing our mission. We are pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual salary of $90,000 to $115,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• 100% employer-paid individual health, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance (coverage begins after 60 days of employment).
• Access to virtual mental health and therapy services through MyStrength with no co-pay.
• Dependent health, vision, and dental plans available for purchase.
• 403(b) retirement plan with potential for variable employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with agency policy.
• Paid sick leave.
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• Company-provided work equipment and supplies.

Join Our Team!

At 211 Broward, your leadership can make a meaningful difference. As Chief Development Officer, you will have the opportunity to strengthen philanthropic partnerships, expand resources, and help sustain essential programs that support thousands of individuals and families throughout Broward County.

Build a rewarding executive career while helping ensure that our community always has somewhere to turn for help.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

211 Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We look forward to your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have demonstrated experience developing and executing fundraising strategies that have resulted in measurable revenue growth
• Able to reliably communicate within Broward County and beyond

Experience:

• Fundraising: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309