Associate Director of Development

Associate Director Of Development

The Associate Director of Development will oversee significant elements of the Development Department. First & foremost, the Associate Director of Development will be responsible for identifying, soliciting, and stewarding a core group of donors, primarily of individuals and foundations. The Associate Director of Development will report directly to and cooperate with the Vice President of Development to ensure all annual income goals are met each fiscal year. This includes both macro-level strategic work and directly fundraising from a select group of donors. This role will demand flexibility, fundraising expertise, and a cooperative mentality.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Development & Strategy

• Support Vice President of Development in the execution of all annual fundraising campaigns & strategies
• Cooperate with the VP of Development on a bi-weekly basis, building out macro level fundraising strategies, ensuring the department is on a path to meet & exceed its annual goals
• Manage fundraising for a sub-set of donors, ensuring certain pre-determined monetary and onboarding goals are met. This portfolio will be mutually agreed upon between VP of Development and Associate Director of Development
• Develop innovative approaches to generate new prospects and increase the level of giving from existing donors
• Promote and close complex gift agreements and steward gifts as appropriate.
• Build out and oversee BGCGC's cultivation efforts and initiatives for various donor groups. Including but not limited to acknowledgement letters, the creation of necessary literature and media, interim updates, engagement efforts, and more.
• Support Vice President of Development and development team with meeting preparation, donor relations, annual campaigns, and writing projects as needed
• Support the Vice President of Development with the oversight of our grants program and our third-party grant writing team, GrantsPlus. Occasional grant reviewing and reporting may be required.
• Writes and presents reports for internal and external purposes, including reports on philanthropic giving (i.e. total income, sources of income, type of gifts, commitments, etc.) and progress toward goals, as well as benchmarks reports as directed
• Participate on the Revenue Development Board Committee as needed

Database & Software

Other

Relationships

Internal : Maintains close contact with management team and club staff to receive / provide information, support, and discuss issues. External : Maintains contact as needed with Board of Trustees and Community Advisory Groups, vendors and the general public.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Minimal physical effort required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift = 50lbs. Average lift less than 25lbs. Requires the ability to use a computer, various software and database programs, keyboard, calculator and typical office machines. Requires traveling by car to club facilities and community sites for meetings. Inside average office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective equipment required. Ambient temperature between 68 and 76F. Some outdoor activity.

Skills / Knowledge Required

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