Director of Donor Engagement Requisition Number 2024-7802 Overview The director of donor engagement is primarily responsible for cultivating and stewarding existing and new donors and gifts that support the organization’s long-term sustainability. The position supports a variety of development efforts for special organization needs. Managing responsibilities such as individual donor meetings, fundraising-focused marketing, and donor relations, the director of donor engagement is an integral part of the resource development team.  Responsibilities Work with the chief development officer to develop, implement, and manage multi-year, multi-million dollar fundraising and stewardship strategies that support long-term Club needsCreate, manage, and implement annual marketing strategies to increase Club visibility, widen donor reach, and broaden brand awarenessSupport various fundraising projects and initiatives such as special campaigns, lifetime giving, and bequestsCreate and facilitate volunteer and recognition opportunities for targeted donors and donor groupsEngage volunteers in donor prospecting, cultivation, stewardship, retention, and growthMeet one-on-one with existing and prospect donors both at the Club and in the communityWork with resource development team to coordinate strategic community partnerships and cultivate special giftsWork with operations and finance departments to prepare proposals and other donor-focused materials that accurately communicate Club needs and funding impactInterpret and articulate financial and programmatic data to diverse and sophisticated donorsPrepare and execute presentations for donor and prospect audiencesReport progress at resource development committee and rural and corporate board meetings as requested Attend and support special eventsCreate and support opportunities, systems, and expectations that promote an organization culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion  Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Commitment to the Boys & Girls Club missionMinimum of 3-5 years of work experience demonstrating competency and success in high net worth donor engagement and gift procurementStrong verbal and written communication skills requiredRelationship and volunteer managementMarketing experience, with a focus on donor communicationClear understanding of non-profit financial and gift tracking processesDemonstrated ability to engage and inspire internal and external constituents across the organization including staff, Club members, donors, volunteers, community partners, vendors, and othersSavvy interpersonal skillset to effectively communicate with a variety of donor groups and individualsA professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team, and to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects, and meet deadline-driven projects Strong organization and management skillsComprehensive knowledge of gift processing and acknowledgement practicesWorking knowledge of MS Office applicationsPublisher, Adobe software (or similar programs), Canva, and Abila Fundraising 50 (or similar development software) is a plusAbility to work evenings and weekends as appropriateTransportation capabilities to multiple Club and community sites Education and Certifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred