ABOUT THE UNDERLINE
The Underline is a bold idea to reclaim 10 miles of land beneath the Miami Metrorail and transform it into a beautiful, active green space that becomes a magnet for residents and visitors alike. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a movement for a safer, more resilient and connected community.
The first phase of the project – Brickell Backyard – opened in early 2021 and has already attracted nearly 2 million visitors. Phase 2 opened early this year and expands The Underline’s community impact to 2.6 miles. The entire 10 mile park will be opened by 2026.
Friends of The Underline (FUL), a nonprofit corporation, is driving the fundraising to build and sustain what will become a place that is uniquely Miami. We are searching for an entrepreneurial, creative, and energetic Chief Development Officer to build and lead a robust culture of philanthropy that will sustain The Underline for years to come. For more information visit theunderline.org
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will provide the leadership to design and activate a comprehensive development program that attracts philanthropic investment for park maintenance and operations, programming, public art, capital projects, and an endowment. The CDO will partner with a dynamic Founder/CEO and well-connected Board of Directors as The Underline moves toward completion in the coming years.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Develop and execute a comprehensive plan for the next five years
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 individual, corporate and foundation prospects.
- Personally participate in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects.
- Actively engage members of the FUL Board of Directors in fulfilling their fundraising responsibilities.
- Develop and execute a donor relations and stewardship program that is consistent with best practices and that ensures FUL establishes a strong culture of philanthropy.
- Recruit and manage a team of professionals over the next five years.
- Manage relationships with fundraising consultants.
- Oversee the creation of print and digital collateral needed to support development.
- Supervise staff responsible for gift processing/acknowledgment, data management/reporting, and special events.
- Create strategy to secure funding through grants and oversee grant applications with FUL’s grant writer.
- Prioritize funding campaigns and strategy to align with organizational goals, budget forecasts, and distinct opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep knowledge of the South Florida philanthropic market
- Excel in relationship cultivation and donor engagement
- Experience with national networks, sponsors and donors
- History of soliciting and securing major individual gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants
- Goal-driven to initiate donor visits and cold calls
- Strong written and verbal communications skills both written and verbal
- Ability to multitask and advance multiple projects in parallel.
- Five years minimum in a senior development position
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish preferred
- Be organized and have excellent computer skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
SALARY/BENEFITS
- Salary: Competitive/commensurate with experience
- PTO: 20 days of paid vacation and sick days
- Health care and 401K Benefits available
OFFICE LOCATION
- Brickell with some remote working
