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Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County · 3 months ago

VP of Resource Development

Pueblo, Colorado

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$50K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County is seeking a VP of Resource Development to work closely with the CEO and board in planning and executing resource development strategies. The role involves leading fundraising efforts, developing strategic plans, and ensuring effective partnerships and visibility for the Club's initiatives.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors in the execution of all development activities required to fund Club operations and deliver programs within the community

In collaboration with Chief Executive Officer and Board, develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year resource development efforts:

Research and analyze agency, corporate, individual and foundation donor base and recommend solicitation strategies

Prepare and seek approval for corporate and foundation proposals to support the Club, using current cultivation and solicitation materials

Oversee planning of logistics for special events, including obtaining sponsorships and gifts and preparing related printed materials and publications

Design and implement direct mail programs; and

Provide support for various fundraising projects/initiatives assigned by the Chief Executive Officer, such as endowments, major gifts and planned giving

Ensure evaluation of development activities and identify opportunities to improve results

Identify, recruit and train board members to participate in solicitation and other resource development activities

Encourage and support board committees responsible for planning and implementing development activities

Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget, controlling expenditures within budget and maintaining donor and financial records in accordance with standards

Ensure productive and effective performance by all development staff

Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders and community organizations

Increase visibility of Club development activities and maintain the public trust

Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fund raising, and education of the public, including press releases. Ensure the development and distribution of marketing documents

Qualification

Fundraising techniquesNonprofit experienceStrategic planningDonor database managementLeadershipCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

A minimum of three years nonprofit experience, specifically in fundraising and sales/marketing, or equivalent experience

Considerable knowledge of fundraising techniques and sources of funding for nonprofits

Ability to organize and coordinate fundraising operations

Strong oral and written communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, board members, volunteers, community groups and other related agencies

Knowledge of accessing and managing donor database

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge of: the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures and of the principles and practices of nonprofits, youth development services