Director of Resource Development

Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne•South Greeley, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Resource Development is responsible for implementing resource development strategies to generate income through campaigns targeting individuals, foundations, corporations, and civic groups. The goal is to meet or exceed budget goals and promote the overall success of the Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne. This role involves strategic planning for donor engagement, fundraising, and marketing, as well as preparing grant applications, tracking donor gifts, and evaluating the success of fundraising strategies.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years work experience in a Boys & Girls Club or similar non-profit organization with an emphasis on donor relations, major gift solicitation, grant writing, campaigns for annual giving, major gifts and capital projects as well as fundraising, marketing, management and budgeting.
Proven ability to raise substantial sums of money and meet agreed upon financial goals.
Excellent management skills and the ability to create and be a part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control fundraising expenses.
Budgeting and computer skills, including knowledge of database operations and spreadsheet software.
Demonstrate the ability to work with the general public.
Experience with community and public relations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting principles as they relate to fundraising issues.
CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Implement strategic plan relating to donor engagement, fundraising, and marketing efforts.
Identify and create opportunities to build public awareness of Club services, programs and activities.
Prepare grant applications and reports.
Track and acknowledge donor gifts.
Evaluate success of strategies and modify as needed.
Coordinate with committees and Chief Executive Officer in developing and implementing the Club’s resource development.
Work with the Chief Executive Officer to solicit donations from individuals, corporations and civic groups, as well as other community resources.
Collaborate on and contribute to special events.
Research potential funding opportunities and write proposals for support.
Prepare agendas and minutes for the committees.
Develop partnerships with public, civic groups and social agencies within the community.
Represent the Club and interpret its objectives, standards and programs to effectively communicate the impact on youth.
Manage administrative and operational systems to build donor database, track fundraising income, compile income status and variance reports, recognize contributions with acknowledgment letters and special recognition events, coordinate mailings and follow up letters, and data entry regarding Club donors.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or as assigned.