Director, Development

Health Care District of Palm Beach County

Director of Development leading fundraising efforts for the Good Health Foundation. Overseeing strategies and donor relations to secure financial support for community health initiatives.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeWest Palm Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create Foundation policies to support an active management strategy and enhanced brand development.
Oversee development of meaningful collateral to educate the community on the Foundation purpose through story development of District impact.
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special events.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners to ensure sustained financial support.
Oversee donor database management, gift processing, and acknowledgment to maintain accurate records and foster donor engagement.
Support grant writing initiatives and manage grant reporting to secure institutional funding.
Collaborate with Health Care District leadership to align development goals with organizational objectives.
Provide regular progress reports to the Health Care District CEO and Board on fundraising efforts and outcomes.
Foster a positive and results-driven team environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, marketing, communications, business, or a related field;
Minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising or development, preferably within a health care or nonprofit setting.
Certified Fundraising Executive certification desired (CFRE)
Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals and building donor relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency with fundraising software and donor management systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity
We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, military or veteran status, age, sex, pregnancy status, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or identification status, or any other legally recognized category protected by jurisdictional, state or federal law.
We are also committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. As such, we are a Drug-Free Workplace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraising strategiesgrant writingdonor database managementgift processingacknowledgmentdonor engagementannual givingmajor giftsplanned givingspecial events

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational abilitiesleadership abilitiesinterpersonal abilitiesteam environmentrelationship buildingresults-driven mindsetcollaborationreportingcultivation

Certifications

Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)