Our team consists of talented and passionate people in a variety of areas including Program, Marketing, Fund Development, Human Resources, Operations and Leadership.
We are committed to a diverse workforce with representation from every walk of life. We recognize how our organization is greatly enhanced when we unite people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Current Openings: Development Director

Position Title: Development Director

Overtime Status: Exempt

Reports To: President & CEO

Department: Development

Date: April 2021

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Development Director helps the Chief Executive Officer create a multi-year plan for increasing revenue and volunteers which informs and supports the agency’s plans for growth.   The Development Director functions as one of the agency’s primary major gift fundraisers.

Key elements of the agency fund development program include: donor acquisition; fundraising events; an annual giving program; major gifts from individuals; planned giving and endowment gifts and corporate and foundation giving. Key elements of the marketing program may include: effective communications and community outreach including social media strategies and print materials; and building partner relationships that attract new resources to the agency.

Reports to the CEO and works closely with Development team to fulfill agency goals.

Supporting elements include:  donor stewardship; database management; and donor research.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (IN PRIORITY ORDER)

• Setting and achieving, in close collaboration with the chief executive officer, multi-year and annual agency revenue goals.
• Developing and implementing a written plan for identifying, cultivating and stewarding at least 50 individual, foundation and corporate potential donors capable of giving $1,000 and more.
• Supporting the CEO’s major gift work with top prospects.
• Making 5 - 10 donor visits per month.
• Soliciting and closing new major gifts annually (Big Magic Society members or $2,500+ corporate or Bowl For Kids Sake participation gifts).
• Implementing metrics to evaluate the success of marketing activities, including annual goals for volunteer inquiries received.
• Participation in a committee of the board, engaging members to achieve measurable increases in agency resources..
• Actively participating with agency teams, including, All-Staff, Board, Trustee, and Development meetings.
• Participating in donor stewardship, information systems (gift entry; database management; report generation), and prospect research.
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

 Years of Related Work Experience : 3-5 years experience in fund development

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Possess superb organizational and time management abilities                
• A proven track record in soliciting, acquiring and managing major gifts.   
• Demonstrate an ability to organize complex materials, work with a high degree of flexibility, accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with numerous deadlines and pressures.                
• Excellent oral and written communications skills including honed reflective listening ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a self starter in a team-oriented environment and work with all groups of agency participants.
• Be genuine in commitment to the fulfillment of the agency mission
• Proficient Computer Skills
• Valid US driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Routine office environment with sitting, standing and walking.  Work schedules for each employee position are determined based on the needs of clients and the agency goals.  All agency staff are expected to schedule evening/weekend hours, on an as-needed basis. Must travel to local communities and neighborhoods.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 BBBS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.  The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

To apply, email resume to [email protected]

Contact our Operations Director to learn about working with us: 

[email protected] | 319.377.8993 x112