Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin · 4 weeks ago
Vice President, Resource Development
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin (BGCSM) has empowered young people for nearly 80 years, and they are seeking a Vice President of Resource Development to lead their fundraising efforts. This role involves designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, managing donor engagement, and overseeing fundraising events to ensure strong revenue generation and community impact.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead multi-year fundraising strategy across annual, major, corporate, foundation, and legacy giving
Maintain diversified revenue streams and accurate forecasts
Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board
Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors; cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships
Strengthen donor retention and long-term engagement
Craft compelling narratives that inspire investment in BGCSM’s mission
Oversee all fundraising and donor-stewardship events
Ensure events reflect BGCSM’s mission, elevate donor experience, and contribute strong net revenue
Integrate event engagement into overall donor strategy
Partner with CEO and Board to recruit and engage high-impact donors
Lead key board committees and support governance best practices
Build relationships with community leaders and advisory groups
Lead, mentor, and develop the Resource Development team
Implement systems and tools that support efficient fundraising operations
Foster a culture of accountability, equity, excellence, and collaboration
Lead all fundraising, donor relations, and stewardship efforts
Manage all giving streams: individual, corporate, foundation, major, legacy, and events
Partner with Marketing on donor communications, messaging, and media visibility
Recruit, coach, and develop the Resource Development team
Qualification
Required
Proven success securing major gifts ($100K–$1M+)
Experience leading or contributing to $5M+ campaigns
Ability to manage and mentor a high-performing team
Strong strategic planning, donor stewardship, and storytelling skills
Deep understanding of philanthropic strategy and donor behavior
Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to manage complex projects and deliver measurable outcomes
Proficiency with donor databases and digital marketing tools
High integrity, discretion, and organizational leadership capability
Bachelor's degree
12+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and leadership
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, youth development, community impact, or mission-driven for-profit sectors
Familiarity with capital campaigns, major donor relations, and brand positioning
Personal vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance strongly preferred
Applicants must be able to successfully perform the essential physical functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs
Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position
Requires ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, squat, pull/push, grasp up to 4-8 hours per day
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin has been serving youth for over 75 years, since 1946.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Weiss
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea Coen
Chief Philanthropy Officer
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