Vice President, Development

POSITION TITLE

Vice President, Development

REPORTING TO

President & Chief Executive Officer

REPORTS

The Vice President will have the following direct reports: Major Gifts Director, Marketing Director, Director of Advancement

LOCATION

Chicago, Illinois

THE ORGANIZATION

For nearly 140 years, the Union League Club of Chicago (ULC) has upheld the sacred obligations of citizenship, promoted honesty and efficiency in government, supported cultural institutions and the beautification of the city, and supported our nation’s military and their families. Today, the ULC continues its pursuit to remain committed to community including the active involvement of its members and their support of the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

For over 100 years, the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs have served the after-school development needs of at-risk youth in Chicago. The Union League Boys and Girls Club was founded December 26, 1919, and became an affiliate member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on February 23, 1920. The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs strives to enable all young people - especially those who need them most - to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Currently, Clubs serve more than 15,700 enrolled members between the ages of 6 and 18 at 21 locations. Each day, more than 1,700 youth take part in programming focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and citizenship. The organization also staffs and manages its own 247-acre summer camp in Salem, Wisconsin where youth from Chicago’s inner city participate in enrichment activities in an environment free from drugs, gangs and violence. The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs also launched a programming initiative at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center aimed at reducing the high rate of recidivism among the juvenile detainees.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY

The Vice President of Development, will provide strategic leadership to the Development team by designing, developing, and implementing strategic priorities that drive effective fund-raising activities. They will provide direction to the President & CEO and Board of Trustees in the effective operation of all development activities required to fund Club operations and deliver programs within the community.

The Vice President of Development will be charged with championing the organization’s overall resource development plan. Additionally, this position is responsible for soliciting, cultivating, and securing major gifts, leading the development team, and providing clear direction and updates to leadership.

Key to success in this position is maintaining visibility and communication with trustees, donors, and other stakeholders, a metrics driven method of success and being a team leader ready to drive forward with financial success, and securing and maintaining major gifts donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Resource Development Strategy

In collaboration with the President & CEO and Board, the Vice President of Development develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year resource development efforts:

• Researches and analyzes agency, corporate, individual, and foundation donor base, and recommends solicitation strategies.
• Cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts from individual, corporate and foundation This position will manage their own portfolio of high-level donors.
• Responsible for meeting and/or exceeding an annual resource development budget.
• Oversees the planning of logistics for special events, including obtaining sponsorships and solicitation of gifts, and preparing related printed materials and publications.
• Supervise and support the continued individual donor outreach. Provides support for various fundraising projects/initiatives assigned by President and CEO, such as endowments, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Ensures the evaluation of development activities and identifies opportunities to improve results.
• Provides exceptional management and team building. 

Board Development

• Identifies, recruits, trains, and assists board members in solicitation and other income development
• Encourages and supports board committees responsible for planning and implementing development
• Cultivates and secures annual commitments from Trustees.

Management and Executive Presence

• Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget; controlling expenditures within budget, and maintaining donor and financial records in accordance with standards.
• Ensures productive and effective performance by all development staff.

• Develops strategic alliances with community leaders and local Develops collaborative partnerships with other youth-serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders, and community organizations.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increases visibility of Club development activities and maintains good public relations.

BACKGROUND REQUIRED

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or A Master’s degree in the area of Non-Profit fundraising is preferred. CFRE Preferred.
• Proven success of growing and maintaining donor base within a non-profit organization.
• A minimum of 8 years work experience in non-profit agency operations, specifically in the fundraising field, sales/marketing, or equivalent experience.
• A metrics driven and proven success in fundraising best practices and sources of funding for non-profit agencies and organizations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of accessing and managing a sophisticated donor database is preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

• Passionate about Mission
• Safety and Kids First
• Community Engagement and Partnerships
• Pursue Excellence and Measure Results
• Create a Learning Environment
• Embrace and Drive Change
• Foster a Positive Team Spirit
• Build Trusting Relationships through Transparent Communications