Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing strategies to enhance our organization's revenue streams, partnerships, and overall growth. The Business Development Manager will play a critical role in expanding our reach, securing funding opportunities, and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.

Travel to Door and Shawano County for donor and community engagement meetings is required.

Key Responsibilities:

40% Corporate donor outreach and engagement

30% Organizing fundraising events

20% Donor Stewardship

10% Submitting grant requests

Corporate donor outreach and engagement:

1. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including sponsorships and partnerships with corporations and philanthropic groups. Sponsorship and gifts will typically fall under $5,000.

2. Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, sponsors, and partners.

3. Attend community events, meetings, conferences, and external committees.

4. In partnership with BBBS marketing team, prepare compelling sponsorship packages, and presentations to secure funding and support.

Organizing fundraising events:

1. Plan, organize, and execute a range of events, including 1 fundraising gala, 1 golf outing, and 1 corporate biking initiative.

2. Provide support and direction to committees in Door and Shawano County for rural event initiatives.

3. Work closely with donors, sponsors, and other stakeholders to cultivate relationships and maximize their engagement and support for the organization.

4. Coordinate event logistics.

5. Recruit and manage volunteers to support event operations, assign roles and responsibilities and providing guidance and support as needed.

6. Evaluate effectiveness of fundraising efforts and initiatives.

Donor Stewardship:

1. Implement strategies to cultivate and steward relationships with donors, ensuring that they feel valued, appreciated, and engaged with the organization.

2. Collaborate with program staff to gather compelling stories, testimonials, and impact data to share with donors and supporters.

Submitting Grant Requests:

1. Occasional grant request will be assigned to the Development Manager.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of fundraising, sales, marketing, and or event planning experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the community throughout the workday with full time access to an automobile insurance in the amount required by the state of Wisconsin.
• Must complete BBBSA online cultural competency training, or a course with the same objective, within 30 days of hire.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and life & disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of those we serve. If you are passionate about driving organizational growth and creating positive change, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Emily Burgess – emilyb@bbbsnew.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but for optimal consideration, please submit yours by April 19th.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, familial or marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, military status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, receipt of public assistance, the use or nonuse of lawful products off BBBSNEW premises during non-working hours, as required by law, or any other federal, state or local protected class on any personnel action including: recruitment; hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion; treatment in terms of conditions of employment; compensation and benefits; training and selection for training; layoff or termination.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Green Bay, WI 54303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person