Chief Development Officer

Certificate Number: N/A/ Job Order: 2025-139/ 1 Position (On-Site)

MISSION:

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is a nationally recognized non-profit leader in childcare and early education. RCMA operates more than 65 centers and 3 charter schools with a staff of 1600 employees in 21 Florida counties. We have grown over the years through our policy of hiring from the communities served forging a strong bond between parents and RCMA caregivers teachers and staff.

BENEFITS:

In addition RCMA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This includes a $40000 Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by RCMA. Benefits include medical dental vision voluntary life insurance short-term disability insurance and a retirement plan. Eligible employees receive holiday pay personal time off and tuition assistance.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Chief Development Officer is a senior leadership role responsible for driving RCMAs fundraising strategy leading the development team and fostering key relationships with donors board members and stakeholders. This individual will work closely with the Executive Director the Director of Communications and Marketing and the Associate Executive Director of Business and Finance to develop and implement statewide strategies for donor cultivation major gifts grants and capital campaigns to meet and exceed the organizations financial goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; however other duties may be assigned:

1. Team Leadership & Budget Management

• Supervises and mentors a statewide development team ensuring alignment with annual fundraising goals. Manages and meets revenue expectations of $10m per year.
• Leads the development budget and establishes and drives performance metrics to meet revenue targets.
• Develops and frequently reviews the organizations statewide development plan.
• Consistently monitors the organizations strategic plan to ensure development goals are in line with agency objectives.

1. Capital Campaigns & Strategic Planning

• Oversees capital campaign feasibility studies and planning efforts creating clear strategies for execution.
• Coordinates campaign committee team members volunteers and resources to ensure successful implementation.

1. Statewide Development Strategy

• Creates implements and regularly evaluates a comprehensive statewide fundraising plan.
• Collaborates with leadership and staff to assess progress adjusting strategies as needed.

1. Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Manages a portfolio of 50-100 principal donors ensuring effective cultivation and stewardship.
• Develops personalized engagement strategies for donors board members and stakeholders through an annual stewardship plan that is reviewed quarterly.

1. Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Partners with the Executive Director Development and Community Relations team and Communications teams to ensure unified messaging and a cohesive development strategy across all departments.
• Work with the Grants Foundation Manager to create and execute an annual grants strategy.
• Bi-weekly meetings with direct reports regular DCR check-in meetings and attendance at leadership and Board meetings.

1. Data Management & Reporting

• Develops and maintains a dashboard to track key fundraising metrics and donor engagement data for each team member.
• Uses insights and feedback to refine strategies and maximize fundraising outcomes.

1. Brand Identity & Community Relations

• Plays an active role in strengthening RCMAs brand identity and ensuring consistent messaging.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key community stakeholders volunteers and partners statewide.
• Schedules regular meetings with the Director of Communications and Media.

1. Staff Development & Performance Management

• Leads and mentors development team members providing performance feedback and professional support.
• Fosters a culture of innovation accountability and results-driven collaboration.
• Works directly with Regional Development Officers to review donor portfolios on a quarterly basis.

1. Collaboration with Finance & Operations

• Works closely with RCMAs finance team to ensure proper donor management and financial integrity especially as it relates to grants management and reporting.
• Supports the development of systems and structures for efficient collaboration and information flow within the organization.

1. Other Duties

• Leads regular meetings with the Executive Director and key leadership to assess progress and strategy.
• Assists in the planning and execution of special events and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications or a related field. A masters degree and professional certification (CFRE) are a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years in nonprofit fundraising with demonstrated success in managing teams and achieving revenue targets. Personal connections to principal-level donors are a plus.

RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drugfree workplace.

Required Experience:

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