Chief Development Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Whatever It Takes for Kids Who Need Us Most

The biggest challenge facing Bellevue’s kids in need is that most people do not realize how many families in Bellevue face financial, food, and housing insecurity. Most do not know that 90% of Boys and Girls Clubs of Bellevue members receive financial aid. We are the leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 17,000 youth throughout the greater Bellevue area.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of kids, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of fundraising, PR and marketing success, and want to lead, advocate and contribute to a positive, transforming organization committed to inspiring and enabling young people, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is for you!

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW : Chief Development Officer

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy, plan, and engine to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue. Working collaboratively with the CEO as part of the leadership team and with the Board, the Chief Development Officer will build a fund development program to include major and individual gifts, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, events, and other plans to successfully raise $6+ million annually. The CDO will drive awareness and advocacy of BGCB’s mission, needs, and deliverables that reflect Bellevue’s changing demographics and ensure the funds to make the mission a reality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as the needs of the organization change.

• Build the infrastructure and team to conduct a well-crafted donor-centered development plan, including donor cultivation and stewardship, major gift solicitation, government, endowment, corporate and foundation proposals, special events, and the communications required to support these activities.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget as it relates to marketing and stewardship, managing expenses, and maintaining donor financial records in accordance with standards.
• Build a Donor-Centered Strategy :
• Lead efforts to continue building a fund development roadmap, including a strategy focusing on donor retention, stewardship, and engaging new supporters.
• Implement proven development strategies to build, broaden, and diversify the donor base.
• Drive a corporate and community partner strategy that garners critical support from government, corporate partners, and local foundations.
• Support the development of local and state government grants.
• Build a Major Gifts Focus :
• Lead efforts to build a sustainable individual fundraising program that prioritizes donor retention, stewardship, and relationship building at its core.
• Use outcomes and Club stories to engage donors at a higher level.
• Build a strong community presence, capitalizing on strong Board involvement at the central and community club level, to heighten awareness via strong statements for support and unifying fundraising activities and events for the greatest collective impact.
• Build Fundraising Champions :
• Support and manage the CEO’s efforts to steward the Board in their fundraising efforts.
• Guide and train the Board, tee up asks, and ensure that all Board members have the support they need to be successful in raising funds for the organization.
• Attract, retain, motivate, and develop a strong, purposeful, can-do team of marketing and fundraising professionals. Identify, cultivate, recruit, and develop fundraising volunteers and Club advocates.
• Proactively build authentic partnerships and productive relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, and donors, including funders, corporations, community leaders, families, and government.

RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal : Frequent contact with senior management, Club managers, and Board members. Communicate to collaborate and create partnerships, to educate and persuade, and to solicit and provide information within the scope of job responsibilities.

External : Frequent contact with peers in other nonprofit agencies, major donors, and funders, government and school agencies, and others as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position supervises the development team, which currently consists of three people.

QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and Experience in :

Ability to :

A combination of experience, education, and training listed below provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience :

Ten years of progressive responsibility, with experience in development, including at least five years managing staff and working with Boards and high-profile volunteers. Ideally, knowledge of Bellevue's local donor community and corporations is helpful, and a background in youth development and advocacy is an asset.

Education and Training :

A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field is required.

Licenses or Certificates :

CFRE certification is a plus

HOURS : Full Time

DISCLAIMER :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check, including a National Criminal History Background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, i.e., copier toner.

DISCLAIMER :

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCB does not discriminate in hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.