Director of Development at Peoples Home Health, LLC – Pensacola, Florida

Position Summary:

The Director of Development is responsible for leading and coordinating all fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach activities for the Peoples Hospice Foundation supporting Districts 1 and 2. This position develops and implements fundraising strategies, manages foundation events, cultivates donor relationships, and collaborates with leadership to ensure the financial sustainability of programs supporting hospice patients and families.

The Director of Development promotes the mission, vision, and guiding principles of Peoples Health Services while strengthening relationships with community partners, donors, and volunteers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Development

• Develops and implements a comprehensive annual fundraising plan to support the Foundation’s goals.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual, corporate, and community donors.
• Manages donor recognition programs and stewardship activities.
• Maintains accurate donor records and tracking of donations.
• Researches and prepares grant proposals and sponsorship opportunities.
• Works with leadership and the Foundation Board to establish annual fundraising goals.

Event Planning & Community Engagement

• Plans, coordinates, and executes fundraising events for Districts 1 and 2.
• Oversees event logistics including sponsorship development, vendor coordination, budgeting, and promotion.
• Recruits and coordinates volunteers and event committees.
• Represents the Foundation at community events, networking opportunities, and speaking engagements.
• Builds relationships with community organizations, businesses, and civic groups to support fundraising efforts.

Donor Relations & Communications

• Cultivates long-term relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Develops donor communications including acknowledgments, impact reports, and campaign materials.
• Collaborates with leadership on marketing and communication strategies to increase awareness of the Foundation’s mission.
• Maintains donor confidentiality and ethical fundraising practices.

Strategic Collaboration

• Works closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and administrative staff to identify funding priorities and opportunities.
• Supports the Foundation Board by preparing reports, fundraising updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Ensures fundraising activities align with the organization’s mission and community impact goals.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintains records of donations, sponsorships, and fundraising activity.
• Tracks event budgets and fundraising performance.
• Participates in organizational meetings and accreditation programs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Office environment with frequent travel to community events and meetings within Districts 1 and 2. Some evening and weekend work may be required for fundraising events and community outreach.

Desired Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three to five (3–5) years of experience in fundraising, development, event planning, or nonprofit leadership preferred.
• Experience with donor stewardship, sponsorship development, and fundraising events preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for travel within service areas.