Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County · 3 months ago
Director of Development & Communications
Pawtucket, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County is a youth-serving organization seeking a Director of Development & Communications to lead fundraising and communication efforts. This role involves developing strategic relationships, overseeing fundraising initiatives, and enhancing the organization's brand through effective marketing and communication strategies.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and steward strategic relationships and community partnerships to position the Club to fulfill its mission, increasing brand awareness, and continually elevating philanthropy
Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, in alignment with the Club’s strategic plan - with an annual budget goal of upwards of $1.5 million. Directly responsible for all aspects of the plan, including the Annual Fund, Major Gifts (annual and planned), Corporate Campaign, Individual Campaigns, Advocacy efforts, Grant Development and Reporting, Special Events, Marketing and Communications
Identify and cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate partners and community partners. Develop a portfolio of major gift donors/prospects and manage the fundraising strategy for these donors with primary responsibility for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, matching objectives of the organization with interests of the donor
Work closely with relevant/assigned Board committees to develop strategic plans and organizational goals, managing the process of identification, cultivation and stewardship of donors
Oversee all grant writing, research, reporting and data collection
Oversee and lead all events, including both fundraising, sponsorships and volunteer events, including the Club’s Earth Day, Halloween, Opening Doors, Annual Meeting and other events
Create and implement an annual strategic communications plan for all internal and external marketing (Club and Camp) and communications (print, website, social media, etc.), remaining true to BGCA guidelines and branding, and continuing the Club’s high quality, signature brand. Oversee the production of all printed and electronic marketing and fundraising materials. Maintain integrity of Club brand and identity
Elevate the Club’s profile and brand through comprehensive strategies including relationships with key influencers and the media
Develop social media marketing strategy and analyze key data points; shift strategy as necessary for efficacy
Make public appearances, attend networking events and accept speaking engagements to share information about the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket
Serve as organization spokesperson in absence of CEO, and additionally as needed
Provide oversight and leadership of all staff members of the organization’s Development and Communications team along with the Office Manager, supporting successful interaction and cross-functions of the teams. Work to establish strategies that achieve goal accomplishment for all teams simultaneously. Motivate and lead both the Development and Communications staff members. Hire and train new staff, plan, organize and supervise their work, including assigning, evaluating, and managing performance, as well as providing opportunities for professional development
Evaluate overall department effectiveness based on work quality and achievement of goals; create and implement plans as needed for quality improvement
Support data collection, as it relates to grant applications, donor communications and the development process
Manage internal control safeguards and records systems that comply with best practice standards for Club’s donor database, and ensure timely acknowledgements
Work cooperatively with Director of Finance, assisting with organizational and departmental budget development and oversight on a regular basis
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of professional leadership/philanthropy and development experience, ideally overseeing philanthropy and development in a nonprofit environment
Bachelor's degree required
A demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and develop staff at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability and experience working productively and proactively both independently and as part of a team
Cultivating and prospecting major donors
Excellent computer skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite and database management
A valid driver's license and reliable insured transportation in order to travel to and from clients and work-related meetings
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County offers after-school programming for children ages 6 to 18 in Del Rey and Firebaugh five days a week.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.06MKey Investors
Taco Bell FoundationWonderful Community Grants
2024-06-05Grant· $0.06M
2023-11-08Grant
Leadership Team
Diane Carbray
President/CEO
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