Development Officer - Orange County

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Development Officer at the county level is responsible for leading the fundraising and board development efforts in the assigned geographic area with a focus on developing individual, corporate, and foundation donors as well as increasing board member engagement and support.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

1. Effectively manage and develop area board to become an effective, high performance board in the assigned county.  Responsible for managing board development activities including identification, recruitment, orientation, involvement, evaluation and recognition. 
2. Identify and cultivate a portfolio of potential donor prospects.  Conduct donor discovery visits with highly rated major gift prospects.  Provide opportunity for donors to receive recognition through existing national programs as well as local initiatives to encourage increased future giving.  Steward existing donors through frequent communication and relationship building.  Successfully meet an annual fundraising goal set on a yearly basis.

1. Execute existing fundraising strategy in assigned county through approved events and donor solicitation calls to include leading Faces of the Future Fundraising Breakfasts, Celebrate The Children Dinner & Auction efforts, and other fundraising events approved for assigned area.
2. Meet with individual donors, corporations, foundations, and community leaders, to share the Boys & Girls Clubs message and articulate the need for funding support. Actively represent the organization in assigned region to include speaking engagements, attendance at community events and membership in appropriate organizations.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:  Maintains close, daily contact with board members, donors, Development Department and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.  Maintain close relationships with administrative personnel.

External:  Maintains contact with external community groups, foundations, donors, community leaders and Board Members. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Four year degree required.  Degree in Non-profit Management or Business preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience preferred in Boys & Girls Clubs or similar organization. 
• Strongly prefer a candidate residing in county where position is located with knowledge of the donor base in that region.
• Documented history of successful fundraising and Board development.  Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors.
• Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving, particularly in the areas of major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving. 
• Experience with the Benevon Model and event management preferred.
• Ability to conceptualize the agency philosophy and to communicate the concept to others with passion and with desired results.   Ability to motivate and inspire others to believe in the organization mission.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to facilitate large and small group presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites and knowledge of donor management databases. Raiser's Edge experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to travel in assigned geographic area and attend functions with flexible hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical requirements: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals.  The employee must have the ability to clearly and concisely exchange/receive ideas, facts and or technical information with others. The employee is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, jump, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Working environment:  Administrative environment.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits Overview:

Medical: 2 plans

Dental: 2 Plans

Vision: 1 Plan

Long Term Disability: Paid by Organization

Life & AD&D Insurance: Paid by Organization

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k: dollar for dollar match on the first 3% and 50% match on the next 2%. Eligibility to participate in retirement plans the 1^st of the month following a one (1) year waiting period from date of hire.

Eligibility for Benefits: 1st of the month following a 30-day waiting period from date of hire.

Vacation: 

• 10 days from date of hire to 5^th year.
• From 5^th year to 10^th year 15 days.
• Day after 10^th year anniversary and thereafter 20 days per year.
• Vacation time may be taken after 90 days from date of hire.
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  Sick Days: 10 paid sick days to be issued every calendar year, may be taken, if necessary, after 90 days from date of hire.

  Float Holiday: 1 floating holiday per calendar year. Can be taken within the first 90 days.

   

  Holidays: A total of 10 paid holidays.