Chief Development Officer

11 hours ago

Miami FL USA, United States Friends of The Underline Full time

About The Underline

The Underline is a transformative project that aims to reclaim 10 miles of land beneath the Miami Metrorail and create a vibrant green space. As a bold initiative, it has grown into a movement for a safer, more resilient, and connected community.

The project has already seen significant success with the opening of the first phase, Brickell Backyard, which has attracted nearly 2 million visitors. The second phase has expanded the community impact to 2.6 miles, and the entire 10-mile park is expected to be completed by 2026.

Friends of The Underline (FUL) is a nonprofit corporation driving the fundraising efforts to build and sustain this unique park. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, creative, and energetic Chief Development Officer to lead a robust culture of philanthropy that will sustain The Underline for years to come.

Job Summary

The Chief Development Officer will provide leadership to design and activate a comprehensive development program that attracts philanthropic investment for park maintenance and operations, programming, public art, capital projects, and an endowment. The CDO will partner with a dynamic Founder/CEO and well-connected Board of Directors as The Underline moves toward completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive plan for the next five years
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 individual, corporate, and foundation prospects
  • Personally participate in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects
  • Actively engage members of the FUL Board of Directors in fulfilling their fundraising responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a donor relations and stewardship program that is consistent with best practices
  • Recruit and manage a team of professionals over the next five years
  • Manage relationships with fundraising consultants
  • Oversee the creation of print and digital collateral needed to support development
  • Supervise staff responsible for gift processing/acknowledgment, data management/reporting, and special events
  • Create strategy to secure funding through grants and oversee grant applications with FUL's grant writer
  • Prioritize funding campaigns and strategy to align with organizational goals, budget forecasts, and distinct opportunities

Qualifications

  • Deep knowledge of the South Florida philanthropic market
  • Excel in relationship cultivation and donor engagement
  • Experience with national networks, sponsors, and donors
  • History of soliciting and securing major individual gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants
  • Goal-driven to initiate donor visits and cold calls
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to multitask and advance multiple projects in parallel
  • Five years minimum in a senior development position
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish preferred
  • Be organized and have excellent computer skills
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree

Benefits

  • Salary: Competitive/commensurate with experience
  • PTO: 20 days of paid vacation and sick days
  • Health care and 401K Benefits available

Office Location

  • Brickell with some remote working

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