Vice President, Philanthropy 

For more than 50+ years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County has delivered on our promise to provide area youth, especially those who need us most, with the support needed to reach their full potential. In order to have the greatest impact on the lives of children, we operate eight Clubs across Lee County purposefully located in areas of high need. Currently, we serve over 1400 children and teens annually, many of whom are minorities, economically disadvantaged and live in single-parent households. 

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities): 

The VP, Philanthropy works with the CEO and Board to plan and execute resource development strategies  and monitor progress against goals.  Support the CEO in positioning the Board to cultivate and solicit  major gifts and grants for individuals, corporations, foundations, United Way, government agencies and  others  

Leadership 

• Provide leadership and direction to the CEO and Board of Directors in the effective operation of all  development activities required to fund Club operations and deliver programs within the community. 

Strategic Planning 

• In collaboration with CEO and Board, develop and implement a strategic plan for single and multi-year resource development efforts.
• Builds and executes Resource Development plan, with measurable goals that are aligned with the Strategic Plan of the organization. 
• Researches and analyzes agency, corporate, individual and foundation donor base and recommended  solicitation strategies. 
• Identifies, prepares and submits grants proposals for corporations and foundations to support our mission. 
• Oversees planning of logistics for special events, including obtaining sponsorships and solicitation of  gifts and preparing related materials and publications. 
• Build donor stewardship program and leverage donor management system to provide information needed by the organization to build and cultivate donor relations. 

Board Development 

• Identify, recruit and train board members to participate in solicitation and other income development  activities. 
• Encourage and support board committees responsible for planning and implementing development  activities. 

 Resource Management 

• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Club’s annual budget, controlling expenditures within budget and maintaining donor and financial records in accordance with standards. 
• Ensure productive and effective performance by all development staff. 

Partnership Development 

• Develop strategic alliances with community partners, business leaders and local officials.      Develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, funders, and community organizations. 

Marketing and Public Relations 

• Increase visibility of Club development activities and maintain good public relations. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure design and development of public relations documents for use in the promotion of fund raising, and education of the public, includi