Posting Director of Development & Communications

Director Of Development & Communications

The Director of Development & Communications works with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team to lead the development and implementation of organizational goals to position the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket as a premier youth serving organization.

Reporting to the CEO, and in collaboration with the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for all fundraising, communications and marketing activities to build visibility, impact, and financial resources, through the solicitation of major gifts, federal and state grants, special events, annual campaigns, and corporate and foundation support. As a member of the Leadership Team they will provide direction to Club staff with specific responsibility for the Development and Marketing Team to enhance the organization's brand, and build relationships with donors and the community to support all resource development and marketing efforts.

Each of the following duties and responsibilities is designed to further the organization's mission of preparing youth for success by inspiring and enabling young people from Pawtucket and surrounding communities, especially those with greatest need, to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Duties And Responsibilities

Fundraising :

• Develop and steward strategic relationships and community partnerships to position the Club to fulfill its mission, increasing brand awareness, and continually elevating philanthropy.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, in alignment with the Club's strategic plan - with an annual budget goal of upwards of $1.5 million. Directly responsible for all aspects of the plan, including the Annual Fund, Major Gifts (annual and planned), Corporate Campaign, Individual Campaigns, Advocacy efforts, Grant Development and Reporting, Special Events, Marketing and Communications.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate partners and community partners. Develop a portfolio of major gift donors / prospects and manage the fundraising strategy for these donors with primary responsibility for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, matching objectives of the organization with interests of the donor.
• Work closely with relevant / assigned Board committees to develop strategic plans and organizational goals, managing the process of identification, cultivation and stewardship of donors.
• Oversee all grant writing, research, reporting and data collection.
• Oversee and lead all events, including both fundraising, sponsorships and volunteer events, including the Club's Earth Day, Halloween, Opening Doors, Annual Meeting and other events.

Communications :

Administration :

Qualifications

Experience Requirements :

The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of professional leadership / philanthropy and development experience, ideally overseeing philanthropy and development in a nonprofit environment.

Education & Competency Requirements :

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Physical and Working Conditions :

In terms of physical requirements, this position requires work best described as :

EEO Statement : The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket is an Equal Opportunity Employer.