Vice President, Philanthropy

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President, Philanthropy 

For more than 50+ years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County has delivered on our promise to provide area youth, especially those who need us most, with the support needed to reach their full potential. In order to have the greatest impact on the lives of children, we operate eight Clubs across Lee County purposefully located in areas of high need. Currently, we serve over 1400 children and teens annually, many of whom are minorities, economically disadvantaged and live in single-parent households. 

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): 

The VP, Philanthropy works with the CEO and Board to plan and execute resource development strategies  and monitor progress against goals.  Support the CEO in positioning the Board to cultivate and solicit  major gifts and grants for individuals, corporations, foundations, United Way, government agencies and  others  

Leadership 

• Provide leadership and direction to the CEO and Board of Directors in the effective operation of all  development activities required to fund Club operations and deliver programs within the community. 

Strategic Planning 

• In collaboration with CEO and Board, develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year resource development efforts.
• Builds and executes Resource Development plan, with measurable goals that are aligned with the Strategic Plan of the organization. 
• Researches and analyzes agency, corporate, individual and foundation donor base and recommended  solicitation strategies. 
• Identifies, prepares and submits grants proposals for corporations and foundations to support our mission. 
• Oversees planning of logistics for special events, including obtaining sponsorships and solicitation of  gifts and preparing related materials and publications. 
• Build donor stewardship program and leverage donor management system to provide information needed by the organization to build and cultivate donor relations. 

Board Development 

• Identify, recruit and train board members to participate in solicitation and other income development  activities. 
• Encourage and support board committees responsible for planning and implementing development  activities. 

Resource Management 

• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget, controlling expenditures within budget and maintaining donor and financial records in accordance with standards. 
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all development staff. 

Partnership Development 

• Develop strategic alliances with community partners, business leaders and local officials.      Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders, and community organizations. 

Marketing and Public Relations 

• Increase visibility of Club development activities and maintain good public relations. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fund raising, and education of the public, including marketing material and press releases. 
• Ensure the development and distribution of marketing documents. 

RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Internal: Maintain oral and written contact with the CEO, Board of Directors, staff peers, and volunteers for the purpose of exchange of information, to provide progress reports regarding activities and  planned programs, and to coordinate events. 

• External: Maintain oral and written contact with other agencies, business leaders, community groups, boards of directors of such organizations, and the media for the purpose of exchanging information and ideas and for the  purpose of fundraising. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. 
• A minimum of three years’ work experience in nonprofit agency operations, specifically in the  fundraising field, sales/marketing or equivalent experience. 
• Considerable knowledge of fundraising techniques, and sources of funding for non-profit agencies and organizations. 
• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures and of the principles and  practices of non-profit organizations, youth development services preferred. 
• Ability to organize and coordinate fundraising operations. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, Board members,  volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies. 
• Knowledge of accessing and managing donor data base. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Company Description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.