Associate Development Director - Camarillo, United States - VCCBSA

VCCBSA

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Camarillo, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Overview

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun.

Scouting America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

We are seeking a skilled Associate Development Director to join our team.

Under the direction of the CEO this position will primarily manage development and implementation of council-wide fundraising events, such as: Annual Auction, Popcorn/Camp Card Sale, Eagle Banquets, along with others as strategically developed and assigned.

Responsibilities:

Plan and execute fundraising events to include the recruitment and management of volunteer committees; cultivation and solicitation of sponsors; oversight of promotion and marketing activities; and all event coordination.
Responsible for achieving revenue targets and expense budgets for all with direct accountability for goals set forth in the annual budget.
Prepare reports and provide information as requested and required; develop and oversee project budgets and maintain financial records for events.
Collaborate with the CEO and other staff to manage the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process for event and nonevent donors and prospects.
With the CEO, and other team members, provide leadership in developing the fundraising program to ensure a diverse revenue stream along with "trying and testing" new events as appropriate to secure overall funding objectives.
Ensure all fundraising activities meet the highest ethical standards.
Assist with the maintenance of accurate donor database information.
Review and monitor revenue accounting and reporting systems in a timely manner.
Work collaboratively with and in support of volunteers, other development and advancement staff, and other colleagues to cultivate and solicit donors for organizational priorities.
Identify and solicit new corporate partners for events.
Confident in social media, publicity, Canva and other marketing avenues to promote events.
Must be a highly energetic fundraising professional with a history of successfully directing special events and building donor relationships.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or Qualifying Experience.

Must be age 21 or older unless prohibited by any applicable law.
Three to five years successful experience in special event fundraising.
Interest in and commitment to the mission of Scouting America, its impact and role of volunteers.
Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage events and volunteer committees.
Successful experience in making "cold and warm" calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Experience and success with corporate sponsorships and proposals.
Must have excellent people skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments. Must be willing to travel within the council's service and influence area.
Experience with online fundraising is helpful.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Initiativetaker and goal oriented; detail oriented, take initiative, ability to work collaboratively and creatively with others.
Must be a team leader and player; build relationships and communicate effectively with others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling and communicating sensitive information.
Experience in Scouting or other youth organizations is helpful, though not required.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a difference in our community through strategic development efforts.

Pay:
From $67,000.00 per year

Benefits: