Foundation Director Jobs in Florida
Foundation Director jobs in Florida draw consistent demand across the state's large nonprofit sector, higher education institutions, and major healthcare systems, with openings ranging from emerging development professionals stepping into their first leadership role through seasoned executives overseeing nine-figure endowments. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando are the primary hiring centers, where anchor institutions such as the University of Miami, AdventHealth, and Baptist Health Foundation have sustained foundation director positions year over year. The most in-demand specialties include healthcare philanthropy, university advancement, and community foundation leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
The Foundation has embarked on a $600M + campaign, as such,the Development Director will be responsible for developing all aspects of a comprehensive and on-going development program with an emphasis on major gifts and naming opportunities, aligned with the overall Campaign plan. The position is responsible for designing, implementing and sustaining a successful fund-raising program, including individual and major gifts, future donor upgrading, corporate and foundation gifts, special event major giving sponsorship opportunity, planned gifts and enhancing community awareness of the Campaigns and Initiatives as defined by the Foundation. The Director will solicit donations and cultivate relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, upgrade and maintain gift income sources for the present and long term financial support of the system and aligned to the Foundations' fundraising goals. The Director Development will carry a personal fundraising goal of $1M - $2M, and manage a portfolio of 0n average 100 active prospects and 200 total active and in stewardship. Estimated salary range for this position is $128671.60 - $167273.08 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
- BA Degree required or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in fund-raising or marketing/sales leadership.
- Experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship for major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Experience in managing major components of effective development program.
EOE, including disability/vets
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.
What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.
At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:
- Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
- Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
- A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
- And so much more
Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.
Description:
The Foundation has embarked on a $600M + campaign, as such,the Development Director will be responsible for developing all aspects of a comprehensive and on-going development program with an emphasis on major gifts and naming opportunities, aligned with the overall Campaign plan. The position is responsible for designing, implementing and sustaining a successful fund-raising program, including individual and major gifts, future donor upgrading, corporate and foundation gifts, special event major giving sponsorship opportunity, planned gifts and enhancing community awareness of the Campaigns and Initiatives as defined by the Foundation. The Director will solicit donations and cultivate relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, upgrade and maintain gift income sources for the present and long term financial support of the system and aligned to the Foundations' fundraising goals. The Director Development will carry a personal fundraising goal of $1M - $2M, and manage a portfolio of 0n average 100 active prospects and 200 total active and in stewardship. Estimated salary range for this position is $128671.60 - $167273.08 / year depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
- Bachelors.
- BA Degree required or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in fund-raising or marketing/sales leadership.
- Experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and providing stewardship for major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Experience in managing major components of effective development program.
EOE, including disability/vets
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The qualifications that appear most often in foundation director jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience leading major gift fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation strategies
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with high-net-worth individual donors and corporate partners
- Experience overseeing foundation budgets, grant portfolios, and board reporting in Florida nonprofit contexts
- Strong working knowledge of Florida nonprofit compliance, including registration with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Certified Fund Raising Executive credential or active progress toward CFRE designation preferred
Foundation Director Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a foundation director in Florida?
Most foundation director roles in Florida require at least a bachelor's degree, typically in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field, followed by progressive fundraising or development experience. Florida does not issue a state license for foundation directors, but nonprofits soliciting charitable contributions must register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Earning the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential significantly strengthens a candidacy, and many Florida employers treat it as a de facto standard for senior roles.
How much do foundation directors make in Florida?
Foundation directors in Florida earn a median of about $97,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,230 for the lowest 10% to over $206,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire foundation directors in Florida?
Employers hiring foundation directors in Florida right now include Baptist Health South Florida, Broward Health, and Lost Tree Foundation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of large hospital systems, research universities, and community foundations means openings appear regularly across the healthcare, higher education, and social services sectors throughout the state.
Which Florida cities have the most foundation director jobs?
Coral Gables, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach are the Florida cities with the most foundation director openings, driven by the concentration of major hospital foundations, research universities, and established community foundations in those metros. Miami's large philanthropic community and international donor base, Tampa's growing healthcare and arts sector, and Orlando's expanding nonprofit infrastructure all generate sustained demand for foundation leadership talent.
Are there remote foundation director jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're limited. Foundation director work is relationship-driven and typically requires in-person donor cultivation, board meetings, and event presence, making fully remote arrangements uncommon. About 0% of foundation director openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply to back-end functions like grant writing or major gift strategy rather than roles centered on frontline donor engagement.
How can I get hired as a foundation director in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving through a development associate or annual fund coordinator role at a Florida institution, then building toward major gifts over several years. Large Florida health systems such as AdventHealth and NCH Healthcare, along with Florida state universities through their advancement offices, regularly hire development coordinators and giving officers who can grow into director roles. Completing the Certified Fund Raising Executive coursework early, volunteering with a local AFP Florida chapter, and gaining board experience with a smaller community organization accelerates that progression considerably.
Where can I find and apply to foundation director jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to foundation director jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the positions that match your background and target region, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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