Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Established in 1977, Champions for Children Inc. builds stronger families in the Tampa Bay region through its child abuse prevention and family education programs. We are a Tampa Bay cornerstone committed to advancing the well-being of children and families by delivering research-informed and evidence-based programs free of cost to families in need.

The Role:
As the CEO of Champions for Children, you will be the driving force behind the organization’s mission, serving as both the visionary leader and chief development executive. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will oversee all organizational operations, including strategic planning, fiscal management, fundraising, marketing, human resources, and programmatic excellence. You will lead efforts to secure critical funding through major donor relations, corporate partnerships, and community engagement, ensuring Champions for Children thrives financially and operationally to deliver transformative impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s strategic vision in collaboration with the Board.
• Oversee financial health, operational efficiency, and programmatic growth.
• Drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, including capital campaigns, donor cultivation, and corporate partnerships.
• Represent Champions for Children as a prominent advocate within the Tampa Bay philanthropic community.
• Inspire and mentor staff, fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field;
• Extensive professional experience, with 5+ years in senior nonprofit leadership;
• Proven success in fundraising, including major gifts and capital campaigns;
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets;
• Deep understanding of the Tampa Bay philanthropic landscape and strong community connections;
• CFRE certification or equivalent experience preferred; and/or
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Salary Range Depending on Qualifications: $165,000-$185,000

Hire Date Goal: Early Spring

Join Us:
If you are a passionate leader ready to empower families and create lasting impact, we invite you to apply and lead Champions for Children into its next chapter of service and success. Champions for Children is an equal opportunity employer.

Champions for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. DFWP/Everify