Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Union League Boys and Girls Club

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Resource Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Relationship Building, Donor Database Management, Collaboration, Budget Management, Event Representation, Philanthropy, Community Engagement, Cultivation of Donors, Youth Development

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Title: Assistant Director of Annual Giving Department: Development Reports to: Senior Director of Development Salary Range: $75,000 - 85,000 FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Assistant Director of Annual Giving oversees annual and monthly giving initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals to support the work of the Boys and Girls Club. They will build on a strong program and initiatives while creating opportunities for continued growth. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving should have experience and knowledge of fundraising principles and be a take-charge professional with the ability to manage administration and logistics in a fast-paced environment. Key Roles Competency Areas: Leadership Provide leadership and direction of all resource development efforts to raise an annual budgeted goal. Strategic Planning Prepare and execute a comprehensive plan that outlines specific expectations for all development efforts. Implement an annual fund campaign to acquire, retain, and upgrade annual donors through direct mail, email, social media, and face-to-face solicitation. Provide input and oversight for the design and implementation of a planned giving program. Resource Management Design and implement annual campaign. Oversee the recording process for all gifts and ensure timely acknowledgement of gifts. Supervise development support staff members as needed to ensure success. Contribute to the design and development of marketing materials used in the promotion of the annual giving campaign. Develop, implement, and monitor the Club’s annual budget, controlling expenditures within budget and maintaining donor and financial records in accordance with standards. Marketing and Public Relations Represent the Club at networking and community events. Develop strategic alliances with community leaders and local officials. Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders, and community organizations. Increase visibility of Club development activities and maintain good public relations. Actively nurture a culture of philanthropy and spirit of collaboration among staff and board. Additional Accountabilities Relationships Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with staff (professional and volunteer), club members and supervisors to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions and advise/counsel. External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, businesses, and othersOther Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of three years of work experience in non-profit agency fundraising, specifically in annual giving. Considerable knowledge of fundraising techniques, specifically in sources of funding for non-profit agencies. Demonstrated experience in the cultivation and solicitation of individuals and major gifts. A thorough understanding of the Club’s mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures; and ageneral understanding of the principles and practices of non-profit organizations, youth developmentservices preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, Board members, volunteers, donors, community groups, and other related agencies. Knowledge of accessing and managing a donor database.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving oversees annual and monthly giving initiatives, focusing on creating opportunities for individuals to support the Boys and Girls Club. They will manage fundraising efforts, including campaigns and donor relations, while ensuring effective administration and logistics.