Director of Development

Tampa, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 65000 - 85000

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving andmaking adifference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

Low-Cost Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
11 paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary term life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
PTO Exchange

Open to Florida candidates. Periodic on-site presence in Floral City Florida is required.

Salary Rate: $65000-$85000

Program Building and Strategy

The Director of Development will be the driving force behind establishing a sustainable fundraising program for Camp E-Nini-Hassee.
The Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director Foundation Board members and alumni and coordinate with Eckerd Connects development team. This position will design and lead efforts to raise funds through individuals foundations and community partnerships.
Enhance and implement Camp E-Nini-Hassees first comprehensive fundraising plan; develop the systems tools and habits that will sustain long-term fundraising success.
Work with leadership and board members to grow a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
Partner with the marketing director to strengthen the camps visibility and storytelling.
Engage alumni volunteers and community members as ambassadors and advocates.
Represent Camp E-Nini-Hassee at donor visits community events and presentations.
Work in close partnership with the program leadership staff and volunteers to connect donors to impact.
The Director of Development will be evaluated on specific measurable outcomes developed in partnership with the Executive Director and reviewed quarterly

Donor Development Solicitation and Stewardship

Identify cultivate solicit and steward relationships with individuals foundations grantors and corporations.
In conjunction with others develop an inspiring case for support of the camp and compelling gift opportunities to inspire donors.
Launch and manage an annual giving program focused on alumni families and community supporters.
Research write and manage grants related to youth development outdoor education and mental health.
Plan and/or support exclusive functions and annual/biannual events to ensure they fuel the donor pipeline.
Develop donor materials and ensure timely meaningful stewardship.
Manage the camps fundraising database to ensure accurate donor data entry and reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required preferably in Marketing Business Social Services or Non-Profit Management.
3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or for-profit business development experience with success in identifying prospecting nurturing relationships and closing commitments required. Experience with a donor database or CRM system (Salesforce strongly preferred).
Excellent written and verbal communication and have excellent people skills. Strongstorytelling presentation and persuasion skills are required. Polished public speaking ability. Excellent relationship building required. Must have strategic planning knowledge and skills.
Must haveappropriate and valid state drivers license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerds Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Flexibility to travel as needed.
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Camp E-Nini-Hassee was founded in 1969 by Jack and Ruth Eckerd as the first outdoor therapeutic program for girls at-risk in the southeast. We provide a positive strength-based environment for girls ages 12-18 to experience nurturing present a reality-therapy approach in a residential outdoor therapeutic environment using alliances with staff and group therapy to provide safety adventure and education. Each girl receives individualized treatment and is supported with family services. We provide an accredited education on site with certified teachers and transferable help girls considered at-risk who are struggling with school causing family conflicts experimenting with drugs experiencing depression have low self-esteem or are exhibiting emotional problems and behavioral issues.

Our Program Location

Eckerd Connects Camp E-Nini-Hassee

7027 East Stage Coach Trail

Floral City FL 34436

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