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Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Metro Area (BGCBMA)

Assistant Director, Corporate Engagement

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Metro Area (BGCBMA), Boston, MA


What you will do:
  • Meet or exceed BGCB's corporate annual fundraising goal of $3.6M+ via securing financial and in-kind support from companies in the greater Boston area.
  • Work closely with VP, Philanthropic Engagement to create a strategic plan focused on increasing revenue from existing partnerships and new revenue sources, creating a strong pipeline of current and future corporate donors.
  • In partnership with VP, develop an annual operating plan and identify key priorities.
  • Develop and consistently report upon a set of metrics to track progress and inform success.
  • Develop annual revenue/expense projections with a focus on ROI and organizational impact.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of corporate partners to develop meaningful relationships that strengthen BGCB programs and offer effective engagement opportunities to BGCB donors.
  • Work collaboratively with BGCB Development, Marketing, and Operations teams - and BGCB's 8 clubs in Boston/Chelsea - to create customized, donor-centric partnerships that align with both BGCB and the companies' philanthropic and Corporate Social Responsibility goals/objectives.
  • In partnership with the VP, manage the Corporate Giving Committee, comprised of high-level, dynamic and engaged volunteers and donors within Boston's Corporations. Effectively communicate with committee members and plan and strategize both individual and committee meetings to help drive revenue and meet Committee fundraising goals.
  • Work closely with Corporate and Foundation Engagement Coordinator to plan and execute meaningful corporate volunteer engagement opportunities and stewardship.
  • Oversee and ensure delivery of all promised benefits and agreement specifications for corporate sponsors, with strict adherence to deadlines.
  • Assist Development leadership with presentations/materials highlighting the benefits of supporting BGCB.
  • Provide direct support to Corporate & Foundation Engagement/Events teams with special projects, as needed.
  • Update fundraising database (Raiser's Edge) with relevant donor information, outreach, progress, and overall strategies.
  • Complete special projects, as assigned.

General BGCB Expectations
  • Healthy Behavior Modeling - Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
  • Inclusive Environment - BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
  • Continuous Learning - Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
  • Safe Spaces - Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Position Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree or corporate business training a plus.

2. Minimum of 5 years of senior corporate sales experience dealing with clients in the private or non-profit sector, significant corporate fundraising experience, ability to build and sustain donor relationships and proven success in soliciting gifts.

3. Exceptional attention to detail; articulate and poised self-starter with ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

4. Ability to project and track revenue, adjusting business plans as needed to achieve goals.

5. Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to make presentations to senior level groups as well as to build one-on-one relationships with members of diverse constituencies at all levels of authority; exemplary organizational and writing skills.

6. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills and knowledge of database applications (including Raiser's Edge).

7. Team player with willingness to adapt to new and evolving organizational and funding priorities.

8. Willingness to travel between Main Office and local Clubs and work occasional evenings and early mornings as events/project deadlines require.

9. Other duties and special projects as required.

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri
Pay Range Depending on Relevant Experience & Internal Equity