Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee · 2 days ago
Chief Mission Advancement Officer (Chief Resource Development Officer)
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is a longstanding organization dedicated to empowering youth. The Chief Mission Advancement Officer is responsible for leading fundraising, marketing, and government relations efforts to align with the organization's mission and achieve its strategic goals.
ChildrenEducationNon ProfitYoung Adults
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive, integrated strategy for mission advancement that aligns fundraising, marketing, and government relations with the organization's overall strategic plan
Serve as a primary brand ambassador, effectively communicating the organization’s mission, impact, and needs to diverse audiences, including donors, government officials, and community partners
Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to set ambitious, achievable goals for revenue generation and advocacy efforts
Lead and inspire a high-performing development team to meet and exceed annual fundraising targets across a diversified portfolio including major gifts, institutional grants (foundation and government), annual campaigns, and planned giving
Cultivate and steward relationships with key donors and major funders, personally managing a portfolio of top-tier prospects
Oversee the planning and execution of capital campaigns or special initiatives as required
Direct all marketing and communications efforts to ensure a consistent, compelling, and positive brand image
Develop strategies to enhance the organization's visibility and reach, utilizing digital media, public relations, and traditional marketing channels effectively
Ensure all external communications clearly articulate the organization's mission, impact, and value proposition to stakeholders
Help lead the organization’s advocacy and government relations strategy at the local, state, and federal levels
Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and relevant government agencies to advocate for the organization's mission and secure public funding opportunities
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the organization, developing proactive engagement strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in non-profit management, with a proven track record of success in leading comprehensive fundraising, marketing, and/or government relations functions
Demonstrated experience in securing significant philanthropic gifts and/or major government grants and contracts
Strong understanding of marketing and communications best practices, with experience in brand management and digital engagement
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a diverse team of professionals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and persuasive presentation abilities
Preferred
Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFRE) preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is available.
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is to inspire and empower all young people.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Johnson Controls
2023-09-29Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Kathy Thornton-Bias
President and CEO
Vincent Lyles
President & CEO
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