Director of Development - Riverside, United States - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & the Inland Empire

Description

JOB TITLE:
Director of Development


DEPARTMENT:
Fund Development


REPORTS TO:
Vice President of Development


FLSA STATUS:
Full-time, Salaried, Exempt


OUR MISSION IS MENTORING. Creating and supporting intentional mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.


WE SEE A WORLD WHERE mentorship plays a key role in decreasing the number of disconnected youth while simultaneously creating the next workforce with the potential to change the world.


WE WANT TO MEET YOU IF you're a mover, a shaker, and an avid fundraiser. If you're eager to learn and inspired to change the world. If you understand the value of mentorship and want to model that with your team.

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You're a people person.
You are more than capable of cultivating productive relationships, both externally as well an internally. You'll work closely with Fortune 500 CEOs, philanthropists, influencers, and other diverse personalities. This doesn't intimidate you but excites you. You thrive on building and developing these relationships with intelligence, maturity, and professionalism. You lead a team with humility and strategy and believe that "all boats rise together".

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You're a hunter.

You enjoy the thrill of uncovering new revenue streams and finding supporters who've never been exposed to the organization's mission before.

You enjoy modeling this behavior to your team and cultivating a culture of winning.

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You have a remarkable track record.
You have a history of leading successful teams with measurable results that have impacted the bottom line. Your years of applicable experience have cultivated your wisdom and nuanced creativity for this position.

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You're a strategic thinker.

You have the strategic prowess and social intelligence required to help build scalable models that leverage Big Brothers Big Sisters brand, assets, relationships, and opportunities to meet aggressive growth goals.

You know how to work with a team and set each individual up for success.

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You're an inventor, an innovator.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to constantly inventing new ways to connect people with the direct impact of their gifts.

You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced environment, with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You are an agent of change.

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You're a Closer.
You're comfortable asking for money and are not afraid to say or hear "no". You possess a keen ability to sell ideas and close deals. You operate with poise, dignity, and reliability in both your personal and professional worlds. You have the ability and desire to model this behavior to your team.

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You understand the value of our investors.
You make everyone feel special. You're able to get anyone excited about what we do and make their experience with us unique. You're inviting, discerning and thoughtful. You believe in customer support and demand that of your team as well.


JOB SUMMARY:

You will report directly to the VP of Development and will play a critical role in advancing the agency's mission by supporting strategic efforts to secure and sustain financial resources.

In collaboration with the VP of Development, you will develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the agency's overall growth.

You will support and contribute to all aspects of fundraising,
including donor acquisition, cultivation & stewardship, grant support & collaboration, brokering key partnerships and executing special events in the Inland Empire.

To be successful in this role, you will lead and motivate a team who can communicate the organization's impact, build strong relationships with donors and stakeholders, and identify opportunities for donor engagement and revenue generation.

You will demonstrate a proven track record in fundraising, strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for the organization's mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Developing Fundraising Strategy and Vision: With the guidance of the VP of Development, co-create, implement, communicate, and support comprehensive fundraising strategies that guide the IE development initiatives towards achieving current fundraising goals and long term, sustainable growth.
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Leadership: Inspire and motivate the IE development team to perform at their best through guidance, mentorship, professional development and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Establish a development infrastructure that is able to support fundraising goals. Stay informed about current trends and best practices, in fundraising and philanthropy through ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.
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Goal Setting and Accountability: The Senior Director of Development should set and deliver ambitious yet achievable fundraising goals for the IE Development team and hold individuals accountable for their performance. They should establis