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CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been retained by the Boys & Girls Club of Weld County to identify a Vice President of Resource Development to serve their team. BGCWC has provided sustained growth and impacted the lives of Weld County area youth since 1964. Thousands of youths have come through the doors of BGCWC and it currently serves over 1,000 youth annually across three club sites located in Milliken, Galeton, and Fort Morgan in addition to three clubs in Greeley including a brand-new Teen Center that opened in summer 2024. The VP will be responsible for storytelling, and inspiring donors to engage with our mission, as we work to ensure that area youth and teens achieve great futures through delivery of a safe and fun space, and creating an engaging Club experience. The ambition for the organization is to increase this positive impact of the BGCWC in the Weld County area by increasing the number of youths served and improving the efficacy of programming. To learn more, click here: https://www.bgcweld.org/. ++What You’ll Do:++
Resource Development
Develop an annual Resource Development (RD) strategy and plan and execute the plan to meet and exceed objectives. Collaborate and participate in the development of the organization’s annual budget and ensure the RD strategy and plan is aligned to meet or exceed budgeted goals. Ensure the RD strategy and plan includes the design and execution of programs to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from major individual, corporate and foundation prospects, growing and diversifying the organization’s donor base, as well as average funding levels from existing donors. Conduct donor analyses and mine donor database for trends and/or opportunities to help achieve funding objectives. Coordinate all donor and supporter correspondence, as well as develop and execute a communications and recognition strategy to cultivate and recognize donors while also respecting individual donor preferences. Oversee the planning and execution of a calendar of Special Events designed to generate awareness and connection to the organization among stakeholders, while also ensuring BGCWC achieves or exceeds financial goals based on the prior year’s event success. Continually analyze existing events to identify opportunities to increase revenue without compromising event experience or integrity. Collaborate with other departments and the Board of Directors in identifying strategic partnerships or sponsorships with corporations and local businesses for the organization overall, specific Clubhouse(s), and/or Special Events. Supervise a Grant Writer and lead and oversee a grant application strategy, to achieve financial support objectives through grant funding. In collaboration with COO and program team, ensure BGCWC meets its responsibilities under grant agreements and oversee timely and accurate submission of grant required reporting. Partnering with COO and Grant Writer, evaluate results of all grant funded programs, determine strategies for renewal, and identify new opportunities to support successful achievement of relevant programs and initiatives. Provide regular, timely, and complete reporting of RD initiatives and their status to the CEO and Board of Directors, presenting results and findings at Resource Development Committee meetings and Board of Directors meetings. Lead the BGCWC Resource Development Committee as the staff liaison from the organization. Proactively identify story opportunities for earned media coverage, as well as any necessary public relations response circumstances, serving as a spokesperson for the organization in addition to the CEO. Represent the organization with donor and/or civic groups and seek opportunities to make presentations to help drive awareness for the organization, its programs, and its financial needs. Administrative, Leadership, & People Management
Maintain oversight and foster a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) across the organization, especially within the RD department. Lead, manage, and supervise Grant Writer (as a direct report) and Special Events Manager in their responsibilities to support the development and execution of Resource Development strategy/plan. Participate in and support professional development, and ensure annual personal performance objectives are developed, tracked, and that results are accurately reflected in formal reviews. ++What You’ll Need:++
Four-year degree from accredited college or university in marketing, sales, non-profit management, or related field. A minimum of 5 years work experience in fundraising and gift acquisition and/or sales. Proven ability to raise significant sums of money and meet agreed upon financial targets. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control fundraising expenses. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a department and team. Group leadership skills across cross-functional departments, and an understanding of group dynamics. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a diverse population, and represent BGCWC professionally to the community. Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities. Demonstrate the desire and willingness to think critically about opportunities for improvement. Proficient in use of computers, donor database systems, and MS Office Products. Previous work experience with youth-focused non-profit organizations, preferably within an after school or summer enrichment program.
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CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been retained by the Boys & Girls Club of Weld County to identify a Vice President of Resource Development to serve their team. BGCWC has provided sustained growth and impacted the lives of Weld County area youth since 1964. Thousands of youths have come through the doors of BGCWC and it currently serves over 1,000 youth annually across three club sites located in Milliken, Galeton, and Fort Morgan in addition to three clubs in Greeley including a brand-new Teen Center that opened in summer 2024. The VP will be responsible for storytelling, and inspiring donors to engage with our mission, as we work to ensure that area youth and teens achieve great futures through delivery of a safe and fun space, and creating an engaging Club experience. The ambition for the organization is to increase this positive impact of the BGCWC in the Weld County area by increasing the number of youths served and improving the efficacy of programming. To learn more, click here: https://www.bgcweld.org/. ++What You’ll Do:++
Resource Development
Develop an annual Resource Development (RD) strategy and plan and execute the plan to meet and exceed objectives. Collaborate and participate in the development of the organization’s annual budget and ensure the RD strategy and plan is aligned to meet or exceed budgeted goals. Ensure the RD strategy and plan includes the design and execution of programs to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from major individual, corporate and foundation prospects, growing and diversifying the organization’s donor base, as well as average funding levels from existing donors. Conduct donor analyses and mine donor database for trends and/or opportunities to help achieve funding objectives. Coordinate all donor and supporter correspondence, as well as develop and execute a communications and recognition strategy to cultivate and recognize donors while also respecting individual donor preferences. Oversee the planning and execution of a calendar of Special Events designed to generate awareness and connection to the organization among stakeholders, while also ensuring BGCWC achieves or exceeds financial goals based on the prior year’s event success. Continually analyze existing events to identify opportunities to increase revenue without compromising event experience or integrity. Collaborate with other departments and the Board of Directors in identifying strategic partnerships or sponsorships with corporations and local businesses for the organization overall, specific Clubhouse(s), and/or Special Events. Supervise a Grant Writer and lead and oversee a grant application strategy, to achieve financial support objectives through grant funding. In collaboration with COO and program team, ensure BGCWC meets its responsibilities under grant agreements and oversee timely and accurate submission of grant required reporting. Partnering with COO and Grant Writer, evaluate results of all grant funded programs, determine strategies for renewal, and identify new opportunities to support successful achievement of relevant programs and initiatives. Provide regular, timely, and complete reporting of RD initiatives and their status to the CEO and Board of Directors, presenting results and findings at Resource Development Committee meetings and Board of Directors meetings. Lead the BGCWC Resource Development Committee as the staff liaison from the organization. Proactively identify story opportunities for earned media coverage, as well as any necessary public relations response circumstances, serving as a spokesperson for the organization in addition to the CEO. Represent the organization with donor and/or civic groups and seek opportunities to make presentations to help drive awareness for the organization, its programs, and its financial needs. Administrative, Leadership, & People Management
Maintain oversight and foster a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) across the organization, especially within the RD department. Lead, manage, and supervise Grant Writer (as a direct report) and Special Events Manager in their responsibilities to support the development and execution of Resource Development strategy/plan. Participate in and support professional development, and ensure annual personal performance objectives are developed, tracked, and that results are accurately reflected in formal reviews. ++What You’ll Need:++
Four-year degree from accredited college or university in marketing, sales, non-profit management, or related field. A minimum of 5 years work experience in fundraising and gift acquisition and/or sales. Proven ability to raise significant sums of money and meet agreed upon financial targets. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control fundraising expenses. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a department and team. Group leadership skills across cross-functional departments, and an understanding of group dynamics. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a diverse population, and represent BGCWC professionally to the community. Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities. Demonstrate the desire and willingness to think critically about opportunities for improvement. Proficient in use of computers, donor database systems, and MS Office Products. Previous work experience with youth-focused non-profit organizations, preferably within an after school or summer enrichment program.
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