Development Director

Development Director

Location Miami, FL 33142 Date Posted July 31, 2026 Job ID 15173 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Director for an established nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for affordable homeownership and strengthening communities. This full-time, exempt position is onsite in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Development Director will lead strategic fundraising initiatives with a focus on individual giving, major donor engagement, and revenue growth. This role will cultivate and steward high-value donor relationships, develop fundraising strategies, and drive significant annual philanthropic goals in support of an impactful mission. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven fundraising professional with strong donor engagement skills and a passion for advancing meaningful community impact.

PERKS:

• Competitive salary range of $125,000-$130,000, with final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance significantly underwritten by the organization, employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage, and a $50,000 life insurance plan.

• Retirement savings opportunity through a 403(b) plan with employer match eligibility after one year of employment.

• Generous time off package including 17 paid PTO days, 10 paid holidays, and additional PTO increases after two years of employment.

• Additional employee support including mileage reimbursement, cell phone benefits, and a holiday office closure period.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans focused on securing major individual gifts and expanding philanthropic support.

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 qualified donor and prospect relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

• Conduct donor meetings, visits, and engagement activities to build meaningful, long-term relationships.

• Partner with board members, organizational leaders, and colleagues to identify prospects and advance major gift opportunities.

• Create compelling proposals, presentations, reports, and communications that effectively share the organization's mission and impact.

• Maintain accurate fundraising activity records, pipeline reports, and revenue forecasts while achieving annual fundraising goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success cultivating donor-centered relationships resulting in significant individual gifts.

• Experience managing complex fundraising initiatives and securing major commitments.

• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with executives, board members, donors, and diverse stakeholders.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, writing, and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire and persuade.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage priorities, and travel locally for donor engagement.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This full-time, exempt position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000-$130,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays, mileage reimbursement, and cell phone support.

HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

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