Chief Development Officer

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck•Kilmarnock, VA

9d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) works with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to plan and execute fundraising and major gift strategies while monitoring progress against financial goals. This role supports the Chief Executive Office and Board of Directors in cultivating and soliciting major gifts and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. The CDO is responsible for providing direct supervision to the Resource Development Assistant and supporting executive leadership in their strategic public relations and marketing efforts. The Club Development & Marketing team focuses on the mission and positive youth development outcomes, opening doors to new worlds and possibilities for kids and communities across the Northern Neck. Joining the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck means becoming part of a talented, mission-driven team dedicated to helping every child achieve their greatest potential.

Requirements

Must become registered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.mybgca.net).
Complete required assigned trainings.
May be required to gain First Aid and CPR Certifications.
Attend local, regional, and national conferences as appropriate for position and within budgetary guidelines.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 6 years’ experience in fundraising, sale/marketing, and developing highly impactful donor relations.
Considerable knowledge of fundraising techniques and sources of funding for nonprofits or other sales-related fields.
Ability to organize and coordinate fundraising events with high ROI.
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.
High level of emotional intelligence and working with diverse external relationships.
Must be able to perform duties which require prolonged standing, walking, talking, hearing, standing, sitting, bending for long periods of time.
May occasionally be required to kneel, run and/or climb.
Must be able to enter data into the computer, use the telephone and other office equipment.
Must be able to lift, move, manipulate and or hold objects up to 25 pounds. Objects that exceed the 25-pound weight limit require additional assistance when moving, lifting, or manipulating.
Model healthy behavior while working with members.
Embrace and support DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) of all members and colleagues.
Participate in annual professional development opportunities.
Share responsibility for ensuring BGCNN is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

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 impactful educational and athletic programs within the community.
Develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year financial development efforts in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
Research and analyze agency, corporate, individual, and foundation donor bases 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 high return events, including obtaining sponsorships, gifts, and preparing related printed materials and publications.
Design and implement direct mail programs.
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.
Strategically grow financial impact while being a pillar in the community that donors can relate to and see as a trusted advisor with their financial ROI.
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 public trust.
Set realistic expectations with all community members, including the Board of Directors.
Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fundraising, and education of the public, including press releases.
Perform all other duties as assigned.