Head of Development Management

Breakthrough Miami seeks a results-driven Director of Development to grow and sustain unrestricted giving in support of the organization’s mission and programs. The Director will secure annual and multi-year unrestricted gifts , manage a portfolio of 175–225 donors and prospects , create and execute an annual strategy to move prospects through the donor cycle, and leverage events, campaigns, and community opportunities to drive giving.

Manage the Support-A-Scholar Annual Fund, including campaign strategy, goal-setting, prospect lists, appeals, and reporting

Manage the Support-A-Scholar Ambassador Committee, including communications, committee engagement, and support and stewardship.

Create templates for annual fund outreach, appeals, and solicitation.

Relationship Development & Stewardship

Represent Breakthrough Miami at events, school functions, and community gatherings, cultivating prospects in independent school circles and broader philanthropic communities.

Work with Operations and Finance to ensure accurate gift entry, acknowledgment, and reconciliation.

Maintain up-to-date CRM records (Salesforce) of all donor activity and engagement.

Support alumni and Scholar parent network engagement and annual giving initiatives, including Give Miami Day.

Support development team with events and administrative needs as necessary.

Demonstrated skill in building authentic relationships quickly and moving prospects from interest to commitment.

Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM and Microsoft Office/Google Suite.

You’re passionate about Breakthrough Miami’s mission to provide educational opportunity and empower youth to thrive.

You’re driven by results and know how to move prospects from interest to commitment, whether that means closing a $5,000 gift with a high-energy pitch or building a lasting six-figure relationship over time. You’re comfortable working a room of strangers, and the independent school parent communities, sharing the mission of Breakthrough Miami, and getting others excited about our work.