Regional Development Associate - Lakes Region

Overview

Are you someone who knows and loves the Lakes Region? Do you value the role the Boys & Girls Club plays in the community and like the idea of sharing stories about our work? We’re seeking a new member of the development team to focus specifically on raising awareness and carrying out a sustainable giving program in the Lakes Region. Development experience is a plus but is not required.

A major responsibility of this role is implementing monthly events called Discovery Hours. Discovery Hours are in-person tours of our clubs, focused on personal impact stories, which have a goal of increasing awareness and creating new relationships. The ideal candidate is outgoing, highly organized and willing to learn. If you bring knowledge of the region, we can give you the tools you need to succeed in this position and feel great about the work you do!

The Regional Development Associate reports directly to the Director of Individual and Planned Giving and collaborates with the Development Team. This position is budgeted full-time with excellent benefits, but there is the potential for part-time or flexible hours for the right candidate.

• Leadership:
  Provides effective communication with the development team. Works toward creating sustainable funding for the organization in individual giving to support the strategic plan. Includes collaborating with the manager on Discovery Hours (DH). Provides handwritten correspondence, digital communications, personal phone calls, and face-to-face interactions with community members and potential donor prospects. Maintains effective and professional working relationships with all Club staff.
• Maintaining Donor Relations:
  Engages in conversations with local staff and community members to build local stories that revolve around our core beliefs (Positive Environments, Provide Fun and a Sense of Belonging, Supportive Relationships, Opportunities and Expectations, and Recognition). Builds local committees for ongoing communication about potential guests for DHs. Holds at least two Discovery Hours per month within the assigned geographical area with 100% follow-up of guests after attendance via phone or in-person meeting.
  
  Creates a plan for each donor driven by that donor’s passions and interests. Assists in recruiting Table Captains for the Champions for Kids Breakfasts in the community. Secures commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors. Solicits cash or in-kind donations or sponsor ships from individuals and businesses for fundraising events. Qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual gifts through personalized contacts and visits.
  
  Creates, executes, and participates in donor events as assigned to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsor ships when needed.
• Administration:
  Maintains donor database, coordinates efforts with other development staff. Maintains accurate records of activities as directed by team protocol using the database. Adheres to professionalism in fundraising best practices. Provides reports or prepares presentations to communicate program data to the Director of Individual & Planned Giving. Handles other individual giving responsibilities as needed.
• Relationships:
  Internal – Maintains contact with the Development Team, Club staff, and Club members. External – Maintains contact with potential and current donors, external community groups, and others as required.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Experience in fund development/administrative management in a nonprofit agency is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong project management, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to set clear team goals, manage multiple tasks, and develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, board members, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies.
• Knowledge of accessing and managing donor databases. Salesforce experience preferred.
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