CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

And we love what we do!

What you are good at:

• Building strong, mission driven relationships - working to find and develop a diverse portfolio of supporters for our mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most,  to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
• Leading, managing, planning and directing comprehensive fundraising and marketing efforts - building a comprehensive plan to ensure we move together in the right direction.
• Thinking on your feet.  You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly.  When things change - and they will - you go with the flow and are productive.
• Building brand awareness to expand the reach of the BGCSNV brand in our community.
• Creating positive and supportive relationships with our Club staff, executive team, Board members, community groups and allied agencies.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV) is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising effort including, but not limited to, the acquisition of individual, foundation, and corporate support.  Reseach, cultivate, and secure external funding to underwrite identified priorities.  Solicit, cultivate, and steward donors and actively seek new funding opportunities while developing strategies for  maintaining existing support to build a broad base of donors to support the organization.

The CDO will also develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy including promotional events, media relations, government affairs, etc. to raise awareness of the BGCSNV brand, mission, and support growth in attendance at the clubhouses.  The CDO will also lead a clear and concise crisis communicatoin strategy and work with board members and staff to educate and inform about how to leverage media partners to further the BGCSNV mission.  See attached job description for full details.

Preferred Candidates will:

• Have at least a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the listed responsibilities such as non-profit administration, marketing, fundraising, or similar school is preferred.
• Have a minimum of five years of senior management or executive level experience in non-profit administration.
• Possess a well-documented and successful history of fundraising or sales as a major part of their relevant experience.
• Have superior oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.  The ability to interact professionally with the public, potential supporters, vendors, and other staff is a must.

In addition to an application, resume, and cover letter with salary expectations, completion of our Culture Index Survey is required for consideration.

https://portal.cultureindex.com/public/survey/general/s7f7JpO0o5  

Compensation: This position pays starting from $110,000 annually but may qualify for a higher starting rate depending on your skills and experience.

Full-time benefits after the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.  Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Employee Assistance Program.  Employment with BGCSNV may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Drug testing and fingerprint based background checks are required as conditions of employment.  An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and  Drug-Free Workplace