Regional Development Director Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Regional Development Director
Location Palm Beach County, FL 33434
Date Posted June 10, 2025
Job ID 13091
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Regional Development Director for our client, an incredible humanitarian nonprofit organization in Palm Beach County, Florida! This exceptional leadership role offers the opportunity to drive organizational growth and expansion for a fast-paced, performance-driven organization that transforms lives through meaningful support programs. This is a full-time, hybrid position for immediate hire that combines strategic leadership with hands-on relationship building!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with executive leadership team on critical organizational decisions spanning development strategy, planned giving initiatives, foundation relations, fiscal management, marketing campaigns, and technology implementation
Oversee comprehensive fiscal stewardship of regional operations within approved budgetary parameters, maximizing revenue generation while maintaining operational efficiency
Design and implement comprehensive donor intelligence and relationship management strategies
Provide inspirational leadership, mentorship, and performance management for regional team members
Maintain dynamic communication channels with regional volunteer leadership, ensuring timely access to strategic information and resources
Collaborate closely with community leaders and key stakeholders, serving as primary consultant for prospect identification, cultivation strategies, and donor stewardship activities
Cultivate and maintain approximately 100-150 high-impact donor relationships with strategic giving capacity
Develop and maintain approximately 150-250 additional donor relationships across various giving levels
Lead major gift cultivation and solicitation efforts for donors contributing $5,000 and above
Drive new donor acquisition focusing on individuals with $2,000+ annual giving potential
Collaborate with national Planned Giving and Foundation departments to identify and refer qualified prospects

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution required
5-7 years of progressive experience in revenue generation, sales, or philanthropic development
Demonstrated track record of creating new funding streams and consistently exceeding fundraising targets
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities with natural warmth and enthusiasm
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite and CRM database management; Raiser’s Edge experience highly preferred
Strong leadership capabilities with proven ability to motivate and inspire diverse stakeholders
Management experience with ability to supervise, mentor, and develop team members
Collaborative approach to relationship building with persuasive communication style
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in fast-paced environment
Commitment to results-driven performance with sense of urgency for goal achievement
Willingness to travel throughout South Florida as needed, with occasional evening and weekend programming requirements
Understanding of regional South Florida community dynamics and philanthropic landscape preferred
Knowledge of local community networks and donor cultivation strategies helpful

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make a significant impact leading regional operations for an established humanitarian organization committed to transforming lives and supporting communities. In addition to a competitive base salary of $125,000 to $145,000 (DOE), this incredible role provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) with employer matching; life insurance; disability insurance; FSA; early dismissal accommodations; paid holidays; sick days; vacation time; and many other perks! This is an opportunity, position, and mission that will inspire you daily!

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online via https://scionstaffing.com/job/13091.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.