Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area - Major Gifts Fundraiser
About Us
Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Our Impact
Every day over 600 Club Kids form meaningful relationships, develop essential life-skills, and establish the foundation for Great Futures. By providing resources like internet access and technology, mentors, nutritious meals, and a place to call home, we are empowering tomorrow’s leaders to reach their full potential.
The Opportunity
Generate fundraising income and partner with the CDO to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. This will be accomplished primarily by serving as the primary fundraiser and collaborating with sponsors, supporters, volunteers, vendors, BGCAA staff and board members.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and implement ongoing strategy for qualifying donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions as well as recapture from previous donors. Work collaboratively with other departments and fundraising staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and interests of the donor/prospect.
Manage assigned portfolio of donors and prospects with intent to form deep relationships. Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal tied to segmented or blended portfolio as specified in performance standards, including both renewable gifts and new incremental revenue. Develop donor management plans for entire portfolio resulting in strategic, knowledgeable and complex asks. Solicit assigned donor portfolio through face to face visits, including preparation of personalized materials.
Implement a program/activity to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at the $5,000 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross. Work with leadership volunteers to identify and cultivate appropriate donors. Update donor records in Raisers Edge following donor contacts. May lead team(s) in planning and executing against prospecting development programs.
Develop ongoing relationships, cultivate, solicit and steward support of major donors from individuals and corporations to meet annual fundraising goals within the region. Support volunteer leaders in peer-to-peer outreach. Assist corporations in achieving their goals in strengthening their brand, marketing, and employee engagement. Articulate Red Cross programs, listen to corporations’ needs and align programs to their interests.
Relationship Management
Reporting to the CEO, the COO will lead internal operations as assigned, with a primary focus on strategic growth, partnerships, and long-term planning to ensure the ultimate success of BGCAA.
The COO will have the following overarching responsibilities:
Work collaboratively as part of the Executive Leadership Team to include the CEO, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief Development Officer, Sr. Director of Programs and Director of Human resources to develop and participate in creating organization-wide partnerships and strategies for the purpose of continuing to enhance new processes and approaches to achieve success.
Serve as a peer leader and team member of the organization.
Evaluate, Identify, and present strategic geographic and program partnership growth opportunities and priorities for consideration between the Executive Leadership Team, the CEO and the Board.
Provide for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence; bridge all operations and support an open-door policy among all staff with regard to idea sharing, think-tanks and potential strategic growth opportunities.
Qualifications and Skills: At least 5 years experience in a Non-Profit organization.
Compensation
Salary range would be:
Salary $75-$80K per year
How to Apply
Submit a resume to:
randy.robinson@bgcaustin.org
