Join a passionate development team in helping to ensure that great futures are possible for every child! The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington is seeking a Development and Community Engagement Manager to play a key role in advancing the Club's fundraising and community engagement efforts. This position will have direct responsibility for building relationships with donors and community supporters, managing key fundraising initiatives, and achieving meaningful development goals. Our mission is "to inspire and enable youth in our community, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, healthy, caring and responsible citizens." Ask our employees what they love about working here, and you'll hear a common theme: the work matters. There is real joy in being part of an organization where you can see the impact of your efforts every day: in the opportunities created for young people, the relationships built in our community, and the futures we help make possible. If you have any questions about this position before you apply, please feel free to message us through Indeed or our website (www.bandgclub.org). Please also message us if you have an interest in working at the Boys & Girls Club, but this particular job isn't a fit.
Significant Responsibilities:
Plan and serve as tour guide for intentional, inspirational tours of the Boys & Girls Club, using a strengths-based approach. These tours serve as the Club's primary method of marketing to the community and are an essential part of building a pipeline of donors and other supporters. Follow up with tour attendees to solicit feedback, build relationships, and identify opportunities for further engagement. Take ownership of assigned fundraising and engagement goals and track progress Manage the Club's Great Futures Event (fundraising "ask event") and Bids for Kids Online Auction (including volunteer management, auction item solicitation) and achievement of fundraising goals. Collaborate with development team to produce communications materials and execute stewardship and other smaller events Manage and build relationships with community volunteer groups Work collaboratively as a team with the Club's Development Director and Development Coordinator Contribute to other development and organizational priorities as needed.
Desired Skills/Knowledge:
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, take ownership of results, and consistently meet or exceed goals Initiative and sound judgment, with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and move the work forward independently Energized by and effective at engaging individuals by phone, video, and in person Cultural humility and the ability to build authentic relationships across differences in background, culture, income and lived experience. Ability to understand the broader purpose of the work and connect day-to-day activities to fundraising and organizational goals Experience recruiting, managing, and motivating volunteers Positive, flexible, relationship-oriented approach Genuine enthusiasm for the Boys & Girls Club mission Experience, lived or professional, working with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as people who are LGBTQ or "first in family" to attend college Skills and proven ability are more important than years of experience. • However, t his is not an entry level position and requires proven success in fundraising, business development or sales.•
Job Type:
Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours a week Monday through
Friday Rate of Pay:
$65,000-$70,000/year ($31.25 - $33.65/hr), based on experience Partial remote schedule will be considered Comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual combined time off, 9 paid holidays and 75% employer paid health insurance for individual coverage A successful background check and references are required for all employees of the
Boys & Girls Club of Burlington To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter describing : 1) Why the mission of the Boys & Girls Club is interesting to you. 2) How your fundraising or sales experience prepares you for this role, and 3) An example of how you have taken ownership of a measurable goal and worked to achieve it. •Candidates must submit both a resume and cover letter in order to be considered for hire. These can be provided through Indeed or emailed to greatfutures@bandgclub.org.•
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit and stand throughout the day Ability to move throughout the building or events, as needed About the
Boys & Girls Club of Burlington:
The Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization offering youth a safe place during out-of-school hours, helping them build character, develop leadership, and achieve academic success. We strive to make our services as accessible as possible to the youth of the community. Our $2.5 million budget ss supported 70% by community fundraising and 30% by government funding. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please list 3 days and times that you would be available for an in person interview. Have you ever worked (as an employee or voluteer) at a Boys & Girls Club? If so, please indicate the Club name. Please note that all applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter must answer the 3 questions noted in the job posting. Ability to
