At Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF), we change lives every single day – in small and big ways. We’re a $10M human services nonprofit organization serving over 20,000 clients annually. If you want to join an exceptional organization that works tirelessly to ensure everyone is empowered to live their American dream, please continue reading…

HUF's mission is:"Empowering immigrants and others to become self-sufficient, productive and civically engaged."

It is imperative that all applicants have a general understanding of the HUF brand and share in the HUF values as it serves as the foundation for how we treat each other, our clients, our funders, and everyone we come in contact with. Our values are:

• People first - Respect & Dignity
• We are transparent - Integrity & Transparency
• We keep our promises to others and each other – Accountability
• Diversity is our strength. Equity & Inclusion must be intentional. - Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Awareness
• We are Entrepreneurial and calculated Risk-takers - Commitment to Excellence
• Together we are a “force for good” - Collaboration & Teamwork

Perks of Working at HUF

Invest in Your Career – join a team that values personal and professional development; and takes pride in promoting from within. Take advantage of sponsored training, coaching, and our ever-growing library of books & white papers on a variety of topics, from donor stewardship to time management.

Meaningful Work – you’ll contribute directly to an organization that helps thousands of South Florida individuals and families achieve their full potential as they work on achieving their American dream.

Recognition - Employees receive agency-wide recognition for special occasions (birthdays and milestone work anniversaries), and top performers are recommended by their peers for the “Employee of the Quarter” award.

Sense of Accomplishment – see your hard work pay off - whether it’s a client success story, an improved process or procedure, feedback from a donor about an engagement piece, or a successful event – enjoy the sense of doing something well and meaningful.

Now, About This Job

As the lead person for our fundraising team, we are seeking an outgoing individual with high energy and a passion for HUF’s mission. The Director of Development will focus on establishing and deepening government, foundation, corporate, and individual donor relationships, which leads to the renewal and/or growth of these partnerships. This runs the gamut of development activities such as research, pitching, creating development opportunities, saying “thank you,” and tracking all development activities. Through research, cultivation, and stewardship, this individual will provide extraordinary service to donors and funders and manage related internal processes, such as grants and fulfillment to the highest standards of excellence.

The Director of Development reports to the President/CEO and will effectively execute all fundraising and development activities, manage three (3) direct reports, and work in collaboration with existing and new donors, external fundraising consultants, and vendors. It is expected that the amount raised by HUF will increase in future years as the Director systematically and effectively strengthens the organization's overall fundraising capacity. If you are a flexible leader, an experienced development professional, and invested in making positive change - you are an ideal fit for this position at HUF!

A full job description will be provided to applicants selected for an initial interview.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for this position, read this next section carefully.

• Please SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL COVER LETTER, stating why you are interested in this position and your qualifications. Do not send a generic cover letter that you send to all employers.
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Qualifications:

• Please Note: Fluency in Spanish is NOT required.
• Proven track record of achieving fundraising targets of $1.5M annually.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience; master’s preferred.
• 5 years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization, including demonstrated success in a development function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources); CFRE credential preferred.
• Highly proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook, Expertise/experience with virtual meeting platforms, Constant Contact, and knowledge of fundraising and donor management program(s) is required.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and appropriate motor vehicle insurance.
• Must be comfortable working onsite at the HUF office and frequently off-site with funders and donors.
• Must live within the South Florida area (metro Broward or Miami Dade).
• Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Check.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Hollywood, Florida with a salary range of $95,000-$105,000/year. A generous benefits package includes health insurance, vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays. The expected start for this role is in April 2024.

HUF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, our organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This search is being conducted by Executive Service Corps- Florida on behalf of Hispanic Unity of Florida.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CFRE credential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hollywood, FL 33021 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollywood, FL 33021: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hollywood, FL 33021