Director of Community Development

Job Overview

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and increasing the financial resources of the BGCGD fundraising efforts.  Amongst these efforts (but not limited to) include major gifts, planned to give, and the annual golf and fun day fundraiser.  This individual will also be responsible for generating additional sources of donations within the area from individuals and companies that have previously donated limited or no funds. In many cases demonstrate support for nonprofit and other noble causes within the community.

Notable Areas of Responsibility:

• Coordinate and execute the goals, objectives, and efforts in fundraising for the organization.
• Play key role with the Executive Director and the Resource Development committee in developing budgeted fundraising and an overall fundraising strategy.
• Analyze progress of annual goals on regular basis and make recommendations and adjustments as needed
• Cultivate current and prospective donors….and sustain positive, productive relationships within the community.
• With assistance of Executive Director and other staff compile and maintain detail going back several years at a time of contributions by donor. Donor database MS+ System.
• Assist in identifying all grant opportunities for which the club is eligible. Preparing documentations and presentations as needed.
• Assist the Executive Director and others in developing and directing the implementation of long- and short-range plans as they relate to marketing and communications.
• Attend events within Dubuque and other communities as appropriate to represent the club. Some of these events may be outside of normal business hours.
• Provide regular updates on status of all efforts to Resource Development committee at their regular committee meetings.
• Upon request attend BGCGD board meetings to provide updates

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly motivated and innovative
• Work independently
• Preparing presentations highlighting program offerings, activities, and history
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Solid logic and reasoning skills
• Fundraising
• Understanding of strict confidentiality of donation, financial, and other sensitive data
• Knowledge of nonprofit sector and their cultures and values
• Ability to lead, organize, and monitor all aspects of a project as well as meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: prefer a bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience in fundraising management and development is preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in proposals, specifically in the areas of proposal review, research, evaluation, and planning.
• Demonstrated experience of knowledge and ability to implement best practice programs of nonprofit organizations would be a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities
• Reliable transportation is required, mostly for local travel.