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CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley is searching for an experienced and accomplished resource development leader to work in partnership with a CEO that understands the process and magic of major gift fundraising. The CEO’s support of philanthropy and already well-established expectations of the Board supply a strong foundation for continued growth.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley has a strong fundraising track record, and the individual selected for this opportunity should be able to leverage that success to design and implement a comprehensive fund development program that further advances the organization’s service to over 16,000 young people each year.
The Chief Development Officer’s core responsibilities include working with the CEO and Board to plan and execute comprehensive resource development strategies and monitor progress toward goals. This position also helps position the Board to cultivate and solicit major gifts and grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, United Way, government agencies and others, and leads and directs a team of resource development personnel.
Qualifications include a majority combination of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or University
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)
- Minimum of three years of successful resource development experience
- Supervisory skills
In addition, the person selected for this position will possess and demonstrate the following:
- An ability to nurture and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, board members, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information in a timely, open, and clear manner.
- Mission-driven and values-based motivations.
- A growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- A commitment to equity while striving to be anti-racist and respectful of cultural differences with all stakeholders.
- An ability to contribute to sustaining a purpose-driven culture characterized by trust, inclusion, belonging, autonomy, and learning.
- A commitment to operating with excellence in mind in all matters.
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
