Executive Director

Children's Home Society of Florida

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

This position will support the Tampa & Lakeland area.

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 Executive Director is accountable for advancing the CHS mission through community development and business growth, supporting CHS impact through strong financial positioning and high performing programs. With an understanding of family and community interests, its needs and priorities, the incumbent seeks out new initiatives, develops, supports and leverages community partnerships and works closely with Business Line leaders/teams to facilitate the achievement of outcomes that exceed the expectations of funders, partners, clients and other stakeholders. Overall, the Executive Director contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our 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
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in children and families within your own community!

Primary Job Functions

1. Advance the CHS mission through community development and business growth, supporting CHS impact through strong financial positioning and high performing programs. Work in partnership with business line leaders to facilitate the achievement of outcomes that exceed the expectations of funders, partners, clients, and other stakeholders while developing local work culture and legacy through team member engagement. Manage funding and revenue development up to $20M.

Business & Resource Development (45%)

• Collaborate in the design and strategic planning process for program and service expansion into new markets to develop, increase and diversify revenue and funding streams.
• Build alliances and positive relationships with community organizations, local governments, and other groups to secure a minimum of 10 new business opportunities annually (e.g., funding opportunities, fundraising, sponsorships, etc.) within the service area.
• Serve as a key external CHS representative, bringing the voices representing community interests, needs and priorities to CHS to inform program planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with business line leadership in identifying and engaging partnering organizations for programs, projects, and services.
• Assist in expanding existing programs to meet the needs of the communities served, coordinating resources where needed.
• Participate in program development and pilot projects to support statewide practice initiatives.
• Prepare and present CHS performance reports related to individual strategic goal attainment regarding business/resource development.

Community Partner, Board, Donor Stewardship & Cultivation (45%)

• Lead relationship building and engagement activities with local community partners, with a specific focus on major funders within the community, municipalities, Community Foundations, United Way, Community Service Council, and Chamber of Commerce, with a focus on establishing and maintaining transformational partnerships and funding development.
• Manage a donor or foundation portfolio of 10 donors, acting as the primary relationship manager within the service area.
• Develop, maintain, and lead a local board whose purpose is funding and other development; promote board role in advocacy and fundraising efforts, as well as involvement with the CHS strategic direction; in collaboration and partnership with the Philanthropy Team.
• Serve as a professional resource to regional Boards by supporting their understanding of statewide strategy, providing education, and maintaining support, facilitating Board development, and building Board involvement with the CHS strategic direction.
• Participate in annual fundraising and other events; collaborate in grant writing, when needed.
• Use the CRM to document efforts, staying current with changes while following Moves Management policy and practices.
• Lead Community Development team through supervision of the Associate Executive Director to create annual goals and strategies, as well as collaborate in strategy execution, such as proposal submissions, donor engagement activities and community meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Advocacy teams to help advance the CHS legislative platform and strategy locally, statewide and nationally.

Leadership Development & Succession (10%)

• Create and implement strategies for reducing voluntary team member turnover; be the local face of CHS in supporting team members.
• Confirm that local community team members are recognized for their contributions through recognition and other engagement activities.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, etc.) from an accredited university-OR-Non-Human Services related Master's degree and extensive experience with children and family services and demonstrated management skills, required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years of senior management experience, required; 2+ years in social or behavioral health services, preferred.
• Experience working with boards of directors required.
• Experience building strong relationships with community organizations serving diverse populations of children and families in a variety of settings, along with demonstrated results in marketing, public relations, and fundraising, required.

Together, good can be done.

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