Director, Individual Giving - Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
- Employer
- Our Fundraising Search
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Closing date
- Feb 20, 2022
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- Focus Areas
- Youth Development
- Job Function
- Development / Fundraising
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
Job Details
Company: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Job Title: Director, Individual Giving
Department: Resource Development
Reports To: Senior Director, Individual Giving
Status: Salaried - Exempt
Company Description:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta ignites the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments.
BGCMA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, BGCMA does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or other legally protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all BGCMA facilities.
No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be condoned.
Job Description
Overview
The position of Director, Individual Giving is an exciting opportunity for a creative, results-driven fundraising professional who will be responsible for planning and implementing strategies for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all mid-level individual donors to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. This position will be responsible for strategically stewarding and growing the base of supporters to the organization alongside the Senior Director of Individual Giving and the Annual Giving Manager. Together, the Individual Giving Team is charged with growing annual support from individuals at all giving levels to enable our RISE2025 Strategic Plan goal to serve more kids, more often, with greater impact.
Key qualities of an outstanding candidate are strong relationship-building and communication skills, a self-starter, superb organizational and project management abilities, and creative thinking skills. Equally important is the ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in Individual Giving and direct mail a plus.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
- Develop strategy for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all donors giving under $5,000 annually; Execute strategy with the help of Annual Giving Manager
- Manage a portfolio of 150+ mid-level donors giving $1,000-$5,000 annually
- Oversee Donor Society strategy to engage and recognize donors $1,000+ and grow the donor pipeline
- Work with Direct Mail vendor to design a comprehensive direct mail program and digital giving strategies; Analyze Direct Mail/e-mail solicitation program results data to refine and increase ROI
- Work with Senior Director of Individual Giving to establish revenue goals for fiscal year
- Establish benchmarks and regular reporting processes to measure results of all individual giving activities
- Manage Champions Club for GIRLS Women’s Giving Society, which includes volunteer and fundraising opportunities for members
- Work closely with marketing staff to develop and manage consistent communications to donors and prospects that aligns with individual giving strategies
- Design acquisition strategies for Individual Giving Team
- Lead planning of donor cultivation events
- Lead Club Tours with potential Individual donors
- Support Individual Giving Team’s Planned Giving initiatives and communications/marketing strategy
- Provide direction and support to the entire Resource Development team to ensure quality donor stewardship
- Other related duties as assigned by Senior Director, Individual Giving
Environment & Working Conditions
Normal internal office environment. Able to travel throughout the Metro Atlanta area to attend donor meetings and events; some evenings and weekends required. Occasional need to travel to club locations within the Metro Atlanta area. Frequent internal contacts with employees throughout organization required. Opportunity to work remote 2-3 days per week.
All new employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their start date.
Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
Experience
- 2-4 years of fundraising experience including managing a portfolio of donors and a proven track record for securing gifts
- Must have experience writing and managing direct mail campaigns
- Planned Giving experience preferred
Knowledge
- Strong grasp of donor engagement cycle
- Well versed in direct mail and digital fundraising best practices and implementation
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or comparable donor database preferred
Skills
- Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful individual giving strategies
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Must be strategic and forward thinking
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously is a must
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or comparable donor database
- Goal-oriented with ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to gather, analyze and communicate data results
- Ability to work easily with board members, lead volunteers and connect with all club constituencies
- Detail-oriented
- Positive attitude and undeniable passion for playing a role in fulfilling the organization’s mission.
Employee Classification:
Exempt employees are not entitled, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), to the protections of the wage and hour laws of the state or the FLSA. Exempt employees must always be paid on a salary basis and not be subject to reduction based on the quality or quantity of work performed.
Recruitment Process:
Please submit cover letter (required) and resume for this position at ourfundraisingsearch.com. No phone calls or visits, please. If you have application questions, please email them to ourfundraisingsearch@gmail.com.
Company
Our Mission
At Our Fundraising Search, we help nonprofits build and grow high-performing teams using proven strategies for fundraising excellence. Our Fundraising Search will deliver high quality service in a cost-efficient manner in a timely fashion.
Strategically located in Atlanta, Georgia, Our Fundraising Search helps busy nonprofit boards and CEO’s successfully fill critical executive and development positions. Comprehensive services include: Annual Fund Counsel, Board Recruitment and Training, Capital Campaign Counsel, Development Assessment, Development Search, Endowment Counsel, Feasibility Studies, Fundraising Coaching, Fundraising Counsel, Interim Staffing, Planned Giving Basics, Pre-campaign Counsel, and Strategic Planning.
- Website
- https://ourfundraisingsearch.com/
- Location
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845 Highland Ter NE
Atlanta
GA
30306
United States
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