Hiring Organization Information
Position Information
Leading the Change in Youth Development
At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to nearly 20,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.
As one of the largest Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, committed to social justice, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!
- Grow major gifts program through individualized relationship development and investment opportunities.
- Manage a portfolio of 100-150 donors, with the intent of deepening engagement in order to secure investments of $5,000 and above, including multi-year commitments that support Club kids and teens.
- Work in partnership with the Director of Development and Director of Individual Giving to develop strategic donor proposals and offers aligning donor passion and key programmatic priorities.
- Create an individualized plan for each donor in the portfolio, including the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, including next steps while considering the donor’s interests.
- Lead on gratitude calls for gifts in the $1,000-5000 range from donors not yet allocated to a portfolio, maximizing the opportunities for further engagement.
- In partnership with the Director of Donor Services and Individual Giving Team, regularly review the portfolio to ensure appropriate constituent flow.
- Set and achieve weekly/monthly/quarterly benchmarks for contact reports and proposal submissions.
- Develop collaborative cross-functional relationships with members of the Resource Development team, as well as Club staff throughout the organization.
- Adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathy and perseverance.
- Commit to and practice the 10 principles of community-centric fundraising.
- Dedication to achieving equitable youth development outcomes, including the mission of King County Boys & Girls Clubs.
- Commitment to racial equity and social justice.
- Two to four years of progressively successful results in a resource development role.
- Demonstrated success advancing relationships and strengthening investment from donors.
- Outstanding listening skills and the desire to hear people’s stories.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to inspire donors through verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrated ability to be work independently.
- Ability to work directly and joyfully with volunteers; providing the necessary coaching, strategic direction, and tactical support they need to be successful with fundraising.
- Strong organization and time management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and achieve benchmarks on time.
- Strong data management habits; ability to track progress and report results with accuracy in fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge or equivalent).
- Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends, particularly for internal and external eventsMust be willing to frequently travel throughout King County and club locations.
We are looking to expand our team with two additions in our Philanthropy Officer Role. The Middle and Major Gifts Philanthropy Officer role can be found at the URL's listed below.
Major Gifts Philanthropy Officer :
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=9653...
Middle Gifts Philanthropy Officer:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=9652...