Chief Academic Officer jobs in Florida

Overview

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. 

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Chief Development Officer provides strategic leadership and direction for CHS and CHS Foundation philanthropic efforts, serving as a critical member of the executive team. With the objective of building statewide capacity for philanthropic success, the CDO develops and leads a team of professionals in driving Philanthropy, Fund Development, Charitable Giving, Special Events, Community Engagement and Advancement activities at the state and local levels. Overall, the CDO contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our Common Bond Values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Essential  Job Functions

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction for CHS and CHS Foundation philanthropic efforts that facilitate the achievement of financial and fundraising goals, while meeting CHS and Board of Director expectations.

• Build capacity for philanthropic success by devising and executing fundraising/donor development strategies that result in the attainment of annual net philanthropy return goals and the achievement of a 3:1 philanthropy ratio.
• Direct short-and long-term strategies, including special events, major gifts, grants and planned giving, while collaborating with Operations to meet and exceed fund raising goals; assume personal goal of $250,000 in annual fundraising.
• Manage prospect development and build donor profiles with targeted giving ratios based on wealth profiles; use Raiser’s Edge to guide sound and effective advancement of philanthropic investment.
• Develop relationships with potential and existing major gift donors; manage donor relations.
• Provide advice and counsel to the CEO regarding the impact of fund raising and other philanthropic policies.
• Provide support to the Board of Directors and Board Committees, when needed.
• Collaborate with the VP of Communications in stewardship, gift acknowledgement and donor recognition.
• Collaborate with the COO in CHS grant development and preparation.
• Partner with the Operations and Communications teams in volunteer recruitment and community relations.
• Collaborate with the CHS Executive Team, CHS local boards of directors and other stakeholders to identify and recruit prospective board members.
• Maintain organizational compliance with AFP standards.
• Develop and oversee the Philanthropy budget; achieve financial performance targets (better than budget).
• Represent CHS/CEO on relevant committees, task forces, speaking engagements or panels, when needed.
• Collaborate with Executive Team on new program development and pilot projects.
• Support development efforts through participation in annual fundraising and other events.

2. Recruit, develop and lead a team capable of supporting CHS performance and growth strategies (complying with COA Standard T3, when appropriate), while fostering an engaging, positive work environment.

• Recruit, supervise and support team members and foster their professional development, including the transfer of knowledge through training.
• Establish annual team goals and objectives; track and report results.
• Coach, support and evaluate team member performance, taking corrective action if needed.
• Deliver timely communication through regular management and team meetings.
• Comply and confirm compliance with CHS code of conduct, policies, practices and other legal obligations.
• Implement policies and practices designed to prevent, recognize and respond to work-related stress.
• Participate in succession planning to build the bench strength necessary for future talent needs.
• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on talent-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Selected Competencies

• Business Acumen. Possesses a high-level of broad business and management skills and is effective at generating financial support for the organization.
• Change Leadership. Catalyzes new approaches to improve results by transforming culture, systems or services, helping others overcome resistance to change so that CHS objectives are achieved.
• Develops productive working relationships with others to accomplish organizational goals.
• Communication. Presents ideas effectively (orally and/or in writing) to individuals and groups in formal and informal settings.
• Excellence-Driven. Ensures CHS strategy is executed timely and effectively, adding value by pushing the functional agenda into the future to seek competitive advantage.
• Functional Competency. Possesses the functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment, understanding and using appropriate office software and technology.
• Mission-Focused: Catalyzes others’ commitment to create social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities.
• Strategic Thinking. Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision.
• Team Building. Uses a flexible interpersonal style to build, motivate and guide cohesive teams in attaining organizational goals.
• Vision & Purpose. Confronts the complex realities of the environment and simultaneously seeks a different and better future, providing purpose, direction and motivation.
• Values-Driven. Demonstrate the behaviors of the CHS Common Bond Values, with respect and acceptance of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with or employed by CHS.
• Other: Energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to philanthropy, empathy for children and a positive approach to embracing change.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or related field, required;
• Master's degree, strongly preferred.
• Certification in Fund Raising (CFRE) strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Ten plus of progressively responsible experience working in the nonprofit sector (preferably in human services) and in interacting with diverse boards, required–or–alternatively, extensive senior leadership experience in an organization of comparable size and mission in or across multiple sectors. Experience in supervising senior management direct reports, required. Proven track record in fundraising, increasing philanthropic support, endowment and capital project fund development.

Schedule Expectations

The incumbent will work a standard scheduled week, which may include weekends, holidays and evenings; ability to work flexible hours is required to meet needs.  Travel will encompass approximately 10% on business-related activities within the state of Florida.