**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 state driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• 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.