Vice President of Resource Development

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County are positioning themselves to be the premier provider of Youth Development Programs in our area through targeted outreach initiatives, strategic partnerships with schools and local governments, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County was founded in 1946 and has been a pillar of youth programming in the community ever since. With four Clubhouses, and four licensed care center campuses we are the largest provider of youth programming in Whatcom County.

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.

Successful special events will also play a significant role in fund raising. Working closely with the CEO and/ or Board, the VP of RD will design and implement a comprehensive, dynamic strategy that will ensure the success of individual, corporate, and foundation giving. This key leader will develop, research, and oversee grant-based funding opportunities as an expanded channel. Functioning in a highly visible externally facing role, they will represent the organization while cultivating donors, managing staff and volunteers and are responsible to supervise the RD team, currently a full time Marketing Manager, Events & Fundraising Manager, and contracted grant writer. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in creating and expanding a culture of transformational philanthropy through stewardship; providing strong leadership; and having successfully recruited, motivated, and mentored a team of development professionals.

• In collaboration with the CEO, the VP of Development defines and implements organizational vision and strategies related to establishing a culture of philanthropy
• Provides oversight of all resource development activities, manages the day-to-day operations of the development department, and monitors adequacy of activities through coordination with staff and appropriate committees
• Create and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy
• Ensures execution of resource development activities through the selection, development, motivation, and evaluation of human resources, both professional and volunteer
• Attract, recruit and motivate a team of fundraising volunteers
• Personally identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of potential donors including: Individual donors, family foundations, corporations, including marketing sponsorship and corporate foundations
• Works with the CEO and members of the corporate and advisory boards to ensure fulfillment of resource development roles and functions.
• Designs and assures implementation of cost-effective resource development programs while maintaining an optimal level of quality and solid return on investment
• Works with the CEO and staff to plan and execute corporate and individual development strategies and monitors progress against goals
• Contributes to operational strategic planning, providing perspective on staffing and employee development needs to support strategic directions Resource Management
• Controls expenditures against budget particularly in the areas of special events and annual campaigns. Encourages proactive strategies for responding to board members, trustees, donors, and volunteers
• Ensures that all fundraising activities and policies (i.e. gift acceptance policy) that reflect the values of the organization and satisfy legal and ethical standards
• Clarifies, implements, monitors, and honors donors’ intent and instructions, and ensures that allocations are accurately documented in the organization’s records.
• Compiles with all reporting requirements and regulations in order to fulfill commitment to accountability and demonstrate transparency, including reporting for grants
• Support staff career development, identifying opportunities for training and skill building within budget limits

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