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Managing Director, Central Florida Chapter

Blessings in a Backpack3 open roles

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BACKGROUND

Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-age children across America who might otherwise go hungry.

The organization provides over 3 million hunger-free weekends each year. The Central Florida Chapter currently plans to serve over 3,000 children in the 2026/27 school year.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires a take-charge, self-starter to lead the Blessings Chapter in Central Florida. The Managing Director will have overall responsibility for implementing Blessings' strategic plan with a focus on board development, local fundraising, volunteer management, program sustainability and expansion, and operations. The Managing Director will conceptualize and manage complex project plans, working in close collaboration with the Blessings regional and senior management teams and local advisory board.

The Managing Director, a direct report to the Southeastern Regional Vice President, will manage a part-time Chapter Coordinator and work with a regional team. The Central Florida Advisory Board is a key stakeholder.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Managing Director is responsible for the overall performance of the chapter and is accountable for fund development, budget management, and meeting the needs of its volunteers and board. Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies in concert with regional and organizational teams, including managing major gifts, corporate giving, foundation relations, and events
  • Event planning and on-the-ground implementation may be necessary
  • Oversee the chapter budget and ensure sufficient funds are raised to support the chapter's mission
  • Recruit, manage, and activate advisory board members
  • Represent Blessings in a Backpack in the market, attending events, public speaking, and networking opportunities as needed
  • Work with the regional program team to ensure smooth operations
  • Cultivate strong community relationships
  • Manage the Chapter Coordinator to achieve chapter goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree

  • Minimum five years of fund development experience in the Central Florida area, or comparable sales/revenue generation experience
  • Major gifts experience preferred
  • Strong track record in board management and recruitment
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising and fund development
  • Experience in community outreach
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Passion for addressing childhood hunger and food insecurity
  • Willingness and ability to attend local business and social events that require both workday and evening availability, plus travel within the chapter area
  • Ability to travel overnight by airplane on a limited basis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Home office in the Orlando, Florida area
  • Personal transportation (mileage is reimbursed in accordance with IRS rules)
  • Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Work experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, entrepreneurial organizational environment
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of Raiser's Edge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to work some evening/weekend events

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, including Paid Winter Break and Summer Fridays. FSA plan. 403(b) retirement plan. Relocation assistance is not available.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Blessings in a Backpack is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. For assistance or to request accommodations, please contact HR at hr 'at' blessingsinabackpack . org

The Managing Director is responsible for the overall performance of the chapter and is accountable for fund development, budget management, and meeting the needs of its volunteers and board. Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies in concert with regional and organizational teams, including managing major gifts, corporate giving, foundation relations, and events
  • Event planning and on-the-ground implementation may be necessary
  • Oversee the chapter budget and ensure sufficient funds are raised to support the chapter's mission
  • Recruit, manage, and activate advisory board members
  • Represent Blessings in a Backpack in the market, attending events, public speaking, and networking opportunities as needed
  • Work with the regional program team to ensure smooth operations
  • Cultivate strong community relationships
  • Manage the Chapter Coordinator to achieve chapter goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum five years of fund development experience in the Central Florida area, or comparable sales/revenue generation experience
  • Major gifts experience preferred
  • Strong track record in board management and recruitment
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising and fund development
  • Experience in community outreach
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Passion for addressing childhood hunger and food insecurity
  • Willingness and ability to attend local business and social events that require both workday and evening availability, plus travel within the chapter area
  • Ability to travel overnight by airplane on a limited basis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Home office in the Orlando, Florida area
  • Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Work experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, entrepreneurial organizational environment
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of Raiser's Edge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to work some evening/weekend events

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, including Paid Winter Break and Summer Fridays. FSA plan. 403(b) retirement plan. Relocation assistance is not available.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Blessings in a Backpack is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. For assistance or to request accommodations, please contact HR at hr 'at' blessingsinabackpack . org

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