Associate Director of Development

Children’s Home Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through trauma-informed care, therapeutic services, and family support programs. As the oldest nonprofit organization in Tampa, with 133 years of service, we are committed to strengthening children and families across Tampa Bay Area and beyond. The Mission Advancement Team builds relationships, generates interest, and inspires confidence among the organization’s constituents to attract private funding.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Development, this major gift fundraiser is responsible for establishing and managing prospect and donor relationships through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to meet fundraising goals in alignment with the mission and aspirations of the Children’s Home Network. In addition to major gift fundraising responsibilities, the Associate Director of Development manages the implementation of the organization’s annual giving program and development-related event management.

While this position is primarily a fundraising role, it’s also about building meaningful community connections, participating in internal and community-led fundraising events, and engaging community connections to enhance awareness and involvement. This position plays a key role in securing support from individual, foundation, corporate, civic, professional, and faith-based partners—ensuring every gift is acknowledged with heartfelt gratitude and every donor feels part of our mission.

The ideal candidate is a longtime resident of Tampa Bay with key community connections, a relationship-builder, strategic thinker, and a passionate advocate for children and families, ready to help shape a brighter future—one donor, one event, one story at a time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects to close major gifts of $10,000+ for top funding priorities. Maintain a significant prospect portfolio and strategically manage relationships through face-to-face and virtual visits to bring major solicitations to closure. Meet activity and revenue goals in collaboration with the Director of Development.

Produce timely, well-crafted proposals, budgets, contact reports, acknowledgement letters, emails, and stewardship materials that reflect CHN’s gratitude and impact.

Assist in writing and reporting on grants in partnership with the grants manager to ensure timely submissions and accurate reporting.

Regularly update donor activity and information in Raiser’s Edge CRM. Participate in weekly one on one’s with the Director of Development to review progress and strategy.

Collaborate on marketing & communications efforts to highlight donor impact and promote fundraising initiatives.

Represent Children’s Home Network at community events, networking functions, and donor meetings to build visibility and strengthen relationships.

Actively contribute to a positive, mission-driven team environment. Participate in weekly Development Team meetings and collaborate respectfully with colleagues.

Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the Development Office and the broader mission of Children’s Home Network.

Primarily remote work environment, with in‑office presence at the Town and Country office approximately once every two weeks. This hybrid structure supports flexibility, promotes work‑life balance, reduces commuting expenses, and enables strong productivity and autonomy while maintaining meaningful in‑person collaboration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or five (5) years or more experience in fundraising, connecting, and/or transferable professional skills that include sales and interaction with corporate and individual clients.

Track record of soliciting individuals/organizations for financial investments and the ability to articulate and advocate a strong case for support.

Knowledge of Tampa Bay’s civic and philanthropic community.

Experience with using fundraising management systems and technology (e.g., Raiser’s Edge CRM) to enter and report donor contact activities. Strong computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and fundraising related event management experience is a plus.

Demonstrated level of comfort working and communicating with top executives, community leaders and/or individual donors. Ability to motivate, build relationships, and gain the respect of internal and external clients.

Goal oriented and self-motivated individual who can demonstrate accountability, initiative, creativity and focus in a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating environment.

Demonstrate aptitude to manage time and workload to multitask and achieve goals in a deadline driven environment.

Ability to work on the road and/or work at odd hours and on weekends.

Ability to effectively work in a remote environment.

Passion for the mission of Children’s Home Network and commitment to child welfare and family support.

Positive attitude, sense of humor, and flexibility.

COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Annual Training Requirements: The following training topics are required annually: Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Blood-borne Pathogens, Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity/Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Crisis Prevention, and Program Goals.

On-going Training Requirements: Training on the following topics is required within the first six months of employment: HIV/AIDS, Infection Control, Risk Management and safety, Verbal De-escalation. Routine advancement of skills listed below.

Supervision Received:

Supervision is provided by the Director of Development in the form of one-on-one supervision and regular staff meetings.

Background Screening:

Must pass a rigorous background security check.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Possess good hearing (with or without hearing device).
• Ability to effectively operate a telephone and personal computer.
• Frequent use of hands, voice and hearing. Ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting (40 lbs).
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time on occasion.
• Ability to drive to and from special events.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.