Replies within 24 hours

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

OVERVIEW

Under the limited supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Regional Director of Philanthropy for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is responsible for leading efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors with an emphasis on mid-level and major gifts ($1,000 and above with priority on gifts of $5,000+ for individuals and $10,000+ for businesses/corporations.) The Regional Director of Philanthropy will lead fundraising activities and events within an assigned area of the organization’s seven-county service region. While the primary focus of the following duties and responsibilities will be in that area, the Regional Director of Philanthropy will work collaboratively within the Resource Development team and may be required to perform tasks across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

Develops and executes strategies to increase donor engagement, maximize donor giving opportunities, re-engage lapsed donors and secure new donors.
Works collaboratively to review and revise cultivation and stewardship strategies as needed for donors at defined levels within assigned area.
Actively participates in community events and functions to represent BGCCP and to make contact with prospects and donors.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with sponsors, partners and other non-profit organizations to build collaborative partnerships.

Prospect Identification

Assists in major gift fundraising efforts and expansion of organization's donor base through prospect identification and qualification.
Schedules discovery, qualification and cultivation visits and events with current and prospective donors with prepared materials and talking points as necessary.
Cultivates relationships with prospects who have affinity and capacity to contribute at major gift levels.
Utilizes donor database to identify lapsed donors, increase giving and retention strategies.
Utilizes available research, board member spheres of influence, community networking and other opportunities to identify prospective donors.

Solicitation

Participates in the solicitation of individual, small business, corporate, foundation and government donors.
Coordinates the involvement of board members, staff members and external stakeholders in the planning and execution of solicitation strategies as appropriate.
Works with Resource Development team to create and execute strategy (platforms, messaging, schedules, goals, tracking, etc.) for all online and monthly giving.
Works with Development Team on the planning and execution of organizational special events and other development projects as part of a comprehensive resource development plan.
Ensures proper and timely acknowledgment of contributions and commitments.

Volunteer Engagement

Maximizes giving and increases participation by cultivating strong relationships with, motivating, and training volunteers in assigned areas.
Builds relationships with and engages individual advisory council and board members, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors in their network.
Recruits, trains and manages Resource Development Committee members at Advisory and Corporate Board levels as assigned including preparation of materials and reports.
Conducts direct and intentional follow up to ensure high levels of engagement and participation.
Participates in other relevant committees and meetings as assigned.

Administration

Ensures the accuracy of data within the donor management system by utilizing processes to enhance productivity.
Manages and updates relational information, personal and contact information for all constituency types within assigned area.
Manages sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
Provides accurate and timely reports and documents of accountability.
Develops and creates standard and customized queries, reports and mailing lists based on the needs and requests from members in the Resource Development Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive fundraising experience including annual campaigns and major gift solicitation, or other pertinent/transferable experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must complete BSAC training (company-paid) within three (3) months of employment.
Must submit three (3) professional references.
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications, or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience writing internal and external communication including donor communications and collateral materials.
Experience managing donor relationships. Non-profit industry experience and familiarity with the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs strongly preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be a team player.
Must be deadline-oriented and computer literate with Microsoft Office proficiency and an emphasis on donor databases.
Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, Board members, volunteers, community groups and other related agencies.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully complete a drug screening, background check, fingerprinting, health examination and TB test prior to employment.

ENVIRONMENT & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Daily contact with Club leaders, Club members, outside organizations and individuals to plan. Travel throughout assigned geographical area is required. Travel to special events required. Occasional weekend work required to accomplish objectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The organization began in 1969 as a Boys’ Club with a very modest operation at the Pitt County Fairgrounds.

Since that time, the organization has experienced significant growth in membership, programs, and facilities. In 1992 the Jack Minges Unit was built to accommodate the growing need for youth services and to include girls in the membership. Additional units were established in Ayden in 1993, Farmville in 1995 and Uptown Greenville in 2007. The Grady-White Boats/E.R. Lewis Family Unit was opened in 2007. The Club in Ayden relocated in April of 2010 and was named the Dr. Ledyard E. Ross Unit. The organization assumed responsibility for the Club in Lenoir County in 2010, two Clubs in Beaufort County in 2013, opened a new Club in November 2013 within Greene County Intermediate School and its 10th Club in Robersonville at East End Elementary School in January 2016. Today, more than 1,300 at-risk and in-need young people are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by Clubs. In 2015, the organization changed its name to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain to properly represent its presence in Pitt, Lenoir, Beaufort, Greene, Martin, Carteret and Craven Counties.

Boys & Girls Clubs jobs

Regional Director of Philanthropy