Description

The VP of Development and Communications will lead the organization’s process to chart its course in philanthropy and fund development. Guides staff and volunteers to institutionalize philanthropy and fund development within the organization, securing charitable contributions to support the mission and vision. This individual will work with the President & CEO and Board of Trustees to plan and execute resource development strategies and monitor progress against goals.

The ideal candidate for this position comes with the experience and resourcefulness to drive results and inspire their team. A mission-driven leader who is highly collaborative, charismatic, and passionate about supporting and nurturing future generations: the consummate candidate for this role is a dynamic public speaker, a persuasive writer, and a resourceful, entrepreneurial leader who loves to build and foster relationships with others. This person also has deep knowledge of and can implement nonprofit fundraising systems and strategies while simultaneously creating and cultivating a pipeline of leads and closing gifts. 

We seek an experienced development and communications leader with knowledge of best practices in fundraising principles including major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, annual giving, event management, donor communications, and prospect research. This dynamic leader will be a self-starter with a proven track record of success in nonprofit fundraising, partnership, and business development. 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Strategically lead and direct all development activities.
• Assure productivity and commitment goals are met.
• Manage, train, and develop the development team.
• Establish a multi-year development plan that focuses on recruiting major donors, corporations and foundations, events, planned giving, capital needs, and individual giving.
• Research and analyze the donor base of foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Identify new methods to enhance the organization's visibility, increase support, and reach potential donors.
• Identify and address organizational development challenges for leadership.
• Nurture relationships with the community and potential board candidates.
• Plan and prepare special event logistics, including obtaining sponsorships, soliciting gifts, and conceptualizing print and publication materials.
• Manage all direct mail campaigns.
• Lead the BGCH Advisory Council. 
• Conduct individual donor solicitation and cultivate potential major gifts prospects.
• Participate in donor solicitation with club executives and key volunteers, depending on their interests, personal relationships, and program knowledge.
• Increase visibility of Club programs, services, and activities and maintain good public relations with donors and prospects.
• Coach and assess performance of staff in achieving goals, providing technical assistance in program design, development, evaluation, community relations, and program operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• A minimum of 7 years of nonprofit leadership responsible for managing a team of development and communications professionals. 
• A passion for the mission, objectives, principles, and programs of Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Ability to lead and cultivate a highly effective development and communications team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement effective operations.
• Proven ability to manage marketing and communications functions.
• Excellent leadership abilities, negotiation skills, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Trustees