Overview
VP of Resource Development
Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Admin Office (3900 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209) + Hybrid Schedule Available
Reports to: President & CEO
Schedule: Monday-Friday + Flexible Schedule Available
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000
About Us
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana (BGCK) is an out-of-school time provider, offering a safe haven for youth who need us most. Our mission is to inspire & enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize & develop their full potential as productive, responsible & caring citizens.
Essential Job Responsibilities
The VP of Resource Development collaborates closely with the President & CEO and with the Board of Directors, and is responsible for all fundraising and development activities to build visibility, impact, and financial resources. This individual providers leadership and direction to direct reports and other staff on resource development and marketing efforts.
- Resource Development
- Designs, implements, and oversees a structured development plan to include all phases of fundraising, including, but not limited to the annual campaign, planned giving, major gifts, and endowment campaigns
- Develops, implements, and manages an annual campaign for unrestricted gifts from individuals
- Develops and oversees the Board of Directors’ and major gift solicitations
- Responsible for maintaining close working relationships with funders and the agency’s Board of Directors
- Identifies new corporate and private funding sources; represents agency in meetings with potential funding sources
- Increase visibility of Club programs, services, and activities and maintain good public relations
- Ensure ethical and appropriate administration of resources
- Leadership
- Establish and implement policies and procedures for all resource development functions
- Prepare documentation and be the staff lead for the Board Resource Development & Marketing Committee
- Responsible for working with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to effectively promote the organization’s mission, goals, and accomplishments to donors, prospective donors, and the broader community
- Provide direct supervision and guidance to the Resource Development team and ensure departmental goals are met
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Finance, and Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Oversee the planning and implementation of all resource development goals, strategies, and activities as defined in the Strategic Plan
- Monitor and report on resource development related initiatives from the Strategic Plan
Additional Responsibilities
- Travel between Clubs and/or the Admin Office for trainings and meetings
- Ability to travel within the region
- All other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements of the Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Ability to navigate stairs (if located at our Parkland or California Clubs)
Qualifications
- Education
- College degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of experience with progressive responsibility in fundraising
- Must have experience in major gifts and individual fundraising with a proven track record of securing funds
- Must have experience supervising other Resource Development staff
- Lived, participated, or professional experience serving a youth supporting agency preferred
- Skills
- A passion and understanding of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of BGCK
- Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude in the workplace
- High ethical standards
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal staff and external partners
- Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, and decision making
- Knowledge of asset management including financial resources and property
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing non profit organization
- Knowledge of resource development activities and sources of funding
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- 401(k) Participation & Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Self-Care Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Free Club Membership for Children of Staff
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Any benefits listed in this job description is presented for illustrative purposes. Ultimately, the full benefit package available to an employee will be outlined in an employment offer letter. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful outcomes of a background check.
EEO Statement
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Responsibilities
Essential Job Responsibilities
The VP of Resource Development collaborates closely with the President & CEO and with the Board of Directors, and is responsible for all fundraising and development activities to build visibility, impact, and financial resources. This individual providers leadership and direction to direct reports and other staff on resource development and marketing efforts.
- Resource Development
- Designs, implements, and oversees a structured development plan to include all phases of fundraising, including, but not limited to the annual campaign, planned giving, major gifts, and endowment campaigns
- Develops, implements, and manages an annual campaign for unrestricted gifts from individuals
- Develops and oversees the Board of Directors’ and major gift solicitations
- Responsible for maintaining close working relationships with funders and the agency’s Board of Directors
- Identifies new corporate and private funding sources; represents agency in meetings with potential funding sources
- Increase visibility of Club programs, services, and activities and maintain good public relations
- Ensure ethical and appropriate administration of resources
- Leadership
- Establish and implement policies and procedures for all resource development functions
- Prepare documentation and be the staff lead for the Board Resource Development & Marketing Committee
- Responsible for working with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to effectively promote the organization’s mission, goals, and accomplishments to donors, prospective donors, and the broader community
- Provide direct supervision and guidance to the Resource Development team and ensure departmental goals are met
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Finance, and Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Oversee the planning and implementation of all resource development goals, strategies, and activities as defined in the Strategic Plan
- Monitor and report on resource development related initiatives from the Strategic Plan
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Education
- College degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of experience with progressive responsibility in fundraising
- Must have experience in major gifts and individual fundraising with a proven track record of securing funds
- Must have experience supervising other Resource Development staff
- Lived, participated, or professional experience serving a youth supporting agency preferred
- Skills
- A passion and understanding of the mission, objectives, policies, programs, and procedures of BGCK
- Ability to maintain a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude in the workplace
- High ethical standards
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with internal staff and external partners
- Leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, and decision making
- Knowledge of asset management including financial resources and property
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing non profit organization
- Knowledge of resource development activities and sources of funding
