**A personalized cover letter, with salary requirements is required for consideration.**

Overview  

For nearly 80 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin (BGCSM) has empowered young people through opportunity, equity, and safe, high-quality programs. As we expand our reach, we seek a Vice President of Resource Development who sees fundraising as movement-building and donor partnerships as pathways to transforming lives. 

This leader will elevate BGCSM’s visibility, deepen community connections, and steward a philanthropic program that fuels youth impact for years to come. 

The Role 

Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Resource Development will design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, generating $5M+ annually and building a sustainable donor pipeline for future initiatives. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on donor engagement, requiring a leader adept at cultivating major gifts, guiding a team, and inspiring board participation. 

The VP will also oversee BGCSM’s signature fundraising and stewardship events to ensure meaningful donor experiences and strong net revenue. 

Responsibilities 

Philanthropic Strategy & Revenue Growth 

• Lead multi-year fundraising strategy across annual, major, corporate, foundation, and legacy giving. 
• Maintain diversified revenue streams and accurate forecasts. 
• Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board. 

Donor Engagement & Storytelling 

• Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors; cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships. 
• Strengthen donor retention and long-term engagement. 
• Craft compelling narratives that inspire investment in BGCSM’s mission. 

Event Strategy & Execution 

• Oversee all fundraising and donor-stewardship events. 
• Ensure events reflect BGCSM’s mission, elevate donor experience, and contribute strong net revenue. 
• Integrate event engagement into overall donor strategy. 

Board & Community Leadership 

• Partner with CEO and Board to recruit and engage high-impact donors. 
• Lead key board committees and support governance best practices. 
• Build relationships with community leaders and advisory groups. 

Team Leadership 

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Resource Development team. 
• Implement systems and tools that support efficient fundraising operations. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, equity, excellence, and collaboration. 

Who You Are 

A mission-driven fundraiser, strategic thinker, and relationship-centered leader who brings people along with authenticity and purpose. 

Top Core Competencies (Great 8) 

• Action Oriented • Being Resilient • Collaborates 
• Communicates Effectively • Customer Focus • Drives Engagement 
• Drives Results • Instills Trust 

 What Makes This Opportunity Exciting 

• Direct impact on youth outcomes across Sonoma and Marin counties. 
• High visibility alongside the CEO, Executive Team, and Board. 
• Opportunity to shape BGCSM’s long-term philanthropic vision. 
• A team and culture rooted in purpose, equity, and innovation. 

First-Year Priorities 

• Launch a multi-year fundraising strategy. 
• Strengthen donor pipeline and stewardship systems. 
• Advance capital and major gift efforts. 
• Expand brand visibility and donor engagement. 
• Increase board participation in fundraising. 

Success Indicators: revenue growth, donor retention, major gift pipeline health, board engagement, and team performance. 

Essential Functions 

• Lead all fundraising, donor relations, and stewardship efforts. 
• Manage all giving streams: individual, corporate, foundation, major, legacy, and events. 
• Partner with Marketing on donor communications, messaging, and media visibility. 
• Recruit, coach, and develop the Resource Development team. 

 Must-Have Qualifications 

• Proven success securing major gifts ($100K–$1M+). 
• Experience leading or contributing to $5M+ campaigns. 
• Ability to manage and mentor a high-performing team. 
• Strong strategic planning, donor stewardship, and storytelling skills. 

Deal Breakers 

• Prefers maintenance over growth. 
• Requires heavy administrative support. 
• Uncomfortable with relationship-driven fundraising or public visibility. 

Ideal Background 

• Experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, youth development, community impact, or mission-driven for-profit sectors. 
• Familiarity with capital campaigns, major donor relations, and brand positioning. 

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Deep understanding of philanthropic strategy and donor behavior. 
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver measurable outcomes. 
• Proficiency with donor databases and digital marketing tools. 
• High integrity, discretion, and organizational leadership capability. 

Education & Experience 

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred. 
• 12+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and leadership. 

Requirements

• Personal vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance strongly preferred.
• Applicants must be able to successfully perform the essential physical functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position.
• Requires ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, squat, pull/push, grasp up to 4-8 hours per day.