Development Director
Development Director
Posted on :
25-05-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
TITLE: Development Director
REPORTS TO: Chief Development Officer
CLASSIFIED: Full-Time Exempt
MISSION: To inspire and enable all young people especially those who need us most to realize their full potential as productive responsible and caring citizens.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for a proactive detail-oriented and passionate Development Director who is enthusiastic about our organizations mission and understands the importance this work has in driving change in our communities. The Development Director is responsible for planning and executing comprehensive fundraising initiatives with a particular focus on cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts up to $25000 from individuals corporations and foundations. Working directly with the Chief Development Officer this position plays a key role in expanding the organizations donor base and ensuring long-term financial support. The Development Director collaborates with local advisory councils community leaders and staff to align fundraising efforts with the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains Inc. This role will focus on development efforts for our northern communities of Brookings Elkton and Flandreau.
We are looking for a proactive detail-oriented and passionate Development Director who is enthusiastic about our organizations mission and understands the importance this work has in driving change in our communities. The Development Director is responsible for planning and executing comprehensive fundraising initiatives with a particular focus on cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts up to $25000 from individuals corporations and foundations. Working directly with the Chief Development Officer this position plays a key role in expanding the organizations donor base and ensuring long-term financial support. The Development Director collaborates with local advisory councils community leaders and staff to align fundraising efforts with the mission of the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains Inc. This role will focus on development efforts for our northern communities of Brookings Elkton and Flandreau.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Fundraising Strategy
- Contribute to both the Development and Corporate teams by providing strategic vision and direction for fundraising efforts across all Club units.
- Lead the implementation and follow-up of annual individual and business giving campaigns in Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains (BGCNP) units.
- Assist in the development and execution of the annual Resource Development and Marketing Plan including calendar planning for fundraising initiatives.
- Represent the organization at community events and in appropriate organizations as approved by the Chief Development Officer.
- Collaborate with the Resource Development team to prepare engaging marketing materials such as direct mail pieces brochures and donor newsletters.
Donor Cultivation & Solicitation
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors including individuals businesses foundations and advisory councils across BGCNP units.
- Directly solicit and secure gifts up to $25000 from individuals corporations and sponsorships.
- Develop a portfolio of mid-level donors implementing personalized engagement strategies to maximize giving potential.
- Work closely with the Chief Development Officer and Resource Development team on donor stewardship plans ensuring thoughtful recognition and follow-up for all donors.
- Support efforts to cultivate planned giving and legacy gifts fostering long-term donor relationships.
- Participate in donor meetings site visits and other face-to-face interactions to build relationships and increase financial support.
Administrative & Data Management
- Generate development reports donor profiles case statements and proposals for donor outreach and stewardship purposes.
- Manage and maintain online donations and donor management systems ensuring accurate records for BGCNP units.
- Oversee donor database management providing regular reports on donor engagement and campaign progress.
- Ensure the timely distribution of mailings emails and stewardship communications to donors.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Bachelors degree in nonprofit management business administration or a related field from an accredited university preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising donor relations or related fields with proven success in securing gifts of up to $25000.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with donors volunteers and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database systems (e.g. Salesforce DonorPerfect Raisers Edge etc.).
- Ability to prioritize take initiative and work independently while contributing as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques donor cultivation strategies and nonprofit funding sources.
- Experience with social media management and online fundraising tools is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be of the mental and physical capacity to observe interact and communicate with youth staff volunteers parents etc. at the Club.
- This position is considered to be safety-sensitive.
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace!
All qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation non-job-related disability or any other protected class. The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in compliance with local state and federal laws and regulations. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact Human Resources to communicate their request for accommodation at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
