Director of Development

• Are you an experienced nonprofit fundraiser who has built a major gifts program?
• Would you be motivated to help a small nonprofit working to assist critically ill children and their families reach its next level of impact?

If this sounds like you and you live in the Miami area, we’d love to hear from you!

PNP Staffing Group is excited to have been retained by Ellie’s Army to lead their search for a Director of Development.

About Ellie’s Army

Ellie’s Army is dedicated to providing children and young adults battling life-threatening illnesses with the possibility of a healthier future. By offering financial assistance and personalized support, we ease their families’ stress and help ensure their best chance to survive. We strive to ignite a spark of hope that fuels their resilience and empowers them to face life with confidence and determination.

Candidate Profile

This job is for you if you are excited about growing our programs by expanding the base of major donors and ramping up institutional and corporate giving. As a leader you will experience the joy and sense of accomplishment for directly impacting the lives of critically ill children, young adults and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing fundraising efforts and the potential for additional major gifts, private and corporate foundations, government grants, and special events
• Create and execute a strategic fundraising plan to pursue these opportunities
• Design digital campaigns using social media
• Introduce best practices in stewardship aimed at achieving lasting relationships with donors
• Organize a more robust monthly giving campaign and explore planned giving
• Oversee our signature Annual Dirty Socks 5K Run & Walkathon, including the silent auction, and follow up with attendees and corporate sponsors
• Create new cultivation events such as house parties
• Collaborate with Board to create the annual operating budget
• Train board and staff to create a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 7 years of senior level experience in nonprofit development including major gifts, foundation and corporate giving
• Track record of closing principal gifts of at least six figures
• Proven ability to research, write and obtain federal, state, and private foundation grants
• Knowledge of development principles, fundraising ethics, laws and regulations concerning charitable contributions

Qualities and Values

• Enthusiastic, energetic leader with demonstrated management skills
• Ability to share mission and vision in a passionate and inspiring manner
• Deep commitment to confidentiality, respect and empathy for the families that come to Ellie’s Army for assistance
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills with a proficiency in planning, project management, organization and time management
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship-building skills

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $90,000-$100,000 based on experience

Benefits:

15 Paid Time off Days (Years 1-3)

20 Paid Time off Days (Years 3 +)

10 paid holidays

Health benefits provided

Schedule: Hybrid in Miami, FL

Ellie’s Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees, applicants and program beneficiaries. Ellie’s Army Foundation does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, political affiliation or citizenship. All qualified applicants, including minorities and women, are encouraged to apply.