Chief Development Officer

Chief Development OfficerThe Chief Development Officer provides overall leadership, strategic direction, oversight, coordination, priority setting as well as soliciting and closing gifts for the resource development team. This position will further the revenue growth through diversifying revenue streams, engagement, stewardship and retention of current and prospective supporters to foster long-term relationships with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County.ResponsibilitiesFundraising & Financial ManagementCreate and lead the overall RD strategy for special events, individuals, grants, corporations, and foundationsSeek and develop innovative funding partnerships that further the philanthropic goals and initiatives of BGCWCLead and grow the Annual Campaign including individual campaign, corporate campaign and BGC matchProvide strategic leadership and oversight for all BGCWC fundraising and special events, including event planning, revenue development, sponsorships, donor engagement, volunteer involvement, and post-event evaluationEducate donors about giving opportunities that would enable them to achieve their desired impact on the mission and beyondOversee all capital or capacity-building campaignsAssist in research, preparation and evaluation of grant opportunitiesOversee and sustain the Planned Giving programLeadership & ManagementResponsible for management, development, training, and evaluation of RD staffWork effectively with colleagues in other departments to ensure BGCWC effectively achieves its mission and goalsServe on the Executive Leadership Team and participate in organizational planning, annual operating budget development and assessmentsSet the standard for effective leadership and management by maintaining a high level of accountability, ethics, excellence, integrity, productivity, professionalism and respectServe as lead staff member on board RD committeeProduce reports for monthly board meetings and board RD Committee to ensure board members are adequately informedStrategic PlanningExecute on the organization's strategic plan and mission through the effective communication of successes and challenges, one-on-one and within the Executive Leadership teamEnsure that all direct reports' responsibilities are in line with the strategic planProvide progress reports on all RD objectives in the strategic planRecommend changes to the strategic plan annually as neededCollaborations & PartnershipsBuild relationships with businesses, community organizations, and individuals through BGCWC special events and other engagement opportunities to increase awareness, support, and long-term philanthropic relationshipsCultivate relationships with current and potential BGCWC alumni association membersParticipate in community events to spread the word about the BGCWC's missionAttend state, regional and national conferences and training opportunitiesQualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityMinimum of five (5) years of experience at the director level; leading development or fundraising efforts requiredProven track record of working to build, foster and sustain creative and mutually beneficial relationships with businesses, individuals, families, corporations, foundations, and government entitiesExperience in creating, scaling and sustaining a successful major gift and/or planned giving programDemonstrated ability to organize, direct, plan, budget and coordinateLeadership skills include negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and delegationVery strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, donors, community groups, and other stakeholdersAbility to drive an automobile is strongly preferred