Vp Of Resource Development

For 75 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County have been opening doors of opportunity and preparing young people for a Great Future. Join our team and build a career around making a difference in the lives of kids! We create an environment in which every member's input is valued and respected.

Under the supervision of the CEO, the VP of Resource Development is the Chief Fundraiser for the organization; responsible for leading and executing current and long-range strategies required to build a strong fundraising culture and program that meets annual and long-range goals. The VP of Development will drive a strong revenue-oriented culture based on market-driven targets by leading the development team in planning, managing, and implementing fund development strategies for the organization. They will maintain their own portfolio of assigned major donors and prospects and personally make solicitations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, marketing, and community relations

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role

• Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing a comprehensive fund development program and producing charitable contributions

• Highly competent enabler of volunteers and staff

• Demonstrated experience and confidence in asking people to contribute time and money

• E-tapestry or similar donor tracking software product experience highly preferred

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, board members, community groups

• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures and the principles and practices of non-profit organization

• Bachelor's degree required

• CFRE preferred

• Valid driver's license with good driving record and consistent access to a motor vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage

Benefits for employees:

• Monday - Friday schedules -> no weekend work!
• Medical insurance for Full-Time (employee pays $81/month for employee only coverage)
• Dental insurance for Full-Time (base plan paid 100% by BGCWC for employee only coverage)
• Employee assistance program (free to all employees)
• Paid time off of 6.5 days first year (increases based on years of service) for Full-Time
• Sick Days accrual per WA State Sick Leave Law for part-time employees (1 hr sick accrued for every 40 hours worked)
• Part-Time employees accrue paid time off (PTO) with a cap of 37 hours per year
• Vision insurance (plan paid 100% by BGCWC for employee only coverage)
• Life Insurance/Supplemental/Spouse/Children Insurance available (50% of life insurance premium paid by BGCWC) for Full-Time employee
• Short Term Disability (50% of premium paid by BGCWC) for Full-Time employee
• Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by BGCWC) for Full-Time employee
• 401k plan after 1 year of service & 1,000 hours worked (minimum 21 years of age)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences - and encourage people from all swaths of life to apply. Together we can build great futures for all youth in our community.