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Boys & Girls Club Resource Development Director in Seaford, Delaware
This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1295716
Position Summary
The Resource Development Director reports to the Vice President of Resource Development and is responsible for identifying, cultivating, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding donors with a goal of expanding the number of leadership and major gifts in Sussex County. This position leads the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program in Sussex County and works collaboratively with Area Directors and Volunteers to renew and increase philanthropic support. This position works in a highly collaborative environment effectively interacting with Club staff, board members, the Resource Development Team, and others to help meet organizational goals.
Essential Functions
- Supports and articulates the organizations mission, core beliefs, programs, and services in a variety of settings and circumstances.
- Maintains a portfolio of 150+ donors ensuring timely steps are taken for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to reach an annual fundraising goal.
- Develops relationships with Board Members, BGCDE leadership, volunteers, and leadership donors to identify and solicit new prospects.
- Updates donor records in donor management system and uses technology to identify and manage donors and prospects, including our donor database and wealth screening tools.
- Communicates fundraising progress throughout the organization and equips volunteers to reach fundraising goals.
- Develops and follows an individual fundraising work plan that maximizes time and resources in targeting specific sources of income.
- Serves as a liaison to community groups and organizations that conduct third-party fundraising events and activities and works with the Event Coordinator to ensure the success of two marquee special events.
- Increases visibility of Club programs and services and helps ensure that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is positioned as the premier youth service organization in Sussex County.
- Helps ensure a productive working environment, providing support to operations and volunteer leadership on fundraising issues.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.