Affinity Group Officer

Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Valley•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$45,279 - $55,467

About The Position

The Affinity Group Officer builds giving and engagement among communities whose members share an interest, identity, or connection. Examples include Club alumni, service clubs, neighborhood associations, faith communities, giving circles, veterans groups, cultural and heritage associations, Greek-letter alumni chapters, hobby and sports clubs, business coalitions, chambers, and professional associations. The officer identifies groups, builds relationships with them, brings them into Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ), and develops their participation into annual gifts, sponsored projects, fundraisers, or recurring volunteer involvement. The role manages affinity relationships from first contact through gift, recognition, and renewal, and grows Club alumni engagement by reconnecting alumni with their Clubs. It develops tailored proposals and fundraising asks, hosts Club tours and service opportunities, and supports team events. The officer also maintains accurate relationship and gift records, tracks portfolio results, and reports regularly to the Sr. Director of Community Engagement & Events. The position is part of the Community Engagement and Events team within Resource Development and collaborates with colleagues in events, grants, corporate giving, and VIP donor stewardship. Work is split among the office, Clubs, schools, and community meeting locations, with travel between sites and regular breakfast, lunch, and evening meetings. Occasional weekend events and travel to Clubs outside the Valley are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience building relationships toward a goal, such as fundraising, account management, or membership development.
Experience in fundraising, sales, membership, alumni relations, or community outreach.
Comfort speaking to groups and entering rooms of strangers.
Strong writing skills, with clear, warm, specific, jargon-free communication.
Organized follow-through across many relationships at once.
Valid Arizona driver's license that must be maintained.
Must meet Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley insurance standards.

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and prioritize community and affinity groups across the Valley and BGCAZ's statewide footprint.
Manage a portfolio of affinity relationships from initial contact through gift, recognition, and renewal.
Attend group meetings and activities, build trusted relationships, and connect each group's shared interests with a Club or priority outcome.
Find Club alumni, reconnect them with their Club, and invite them to give, volunteer, and share their stories.
Secure annual gifts, sponsored projects, and group fundraisers against an annual revenue goal.
Prepare tailored proposals, presentations, and fundraising asks with support from the Sr. Director.
Coordinate with VIP Donor Stewardship, corporate giving, and grants teams to refer donors, companies, and prospective individuals to the appropriate portfolio.
Plan and host Club tours, service projects, and volunteer days linked to priority outcomes.
Support Community Engagement and Events team events, including recruiting affinity groups as sponsors, table participants, and volunteers.
Thank groups promptly and personally, and report on the impact of their support.
Record contacts, relationship moves, gifts, and next steps in Raiser's Edge within two business days; maintain current portfolio files in SharePoint.
Track pipeline and results and provide a monthly portfolio update to the Sr. Director.
Use BGCAZ strength-based language when writing about young people, families, and communities, and follow BGCAZ brand standards in communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.