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Vice President, Resource Development

CompanyBoys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 16, 2025
About The Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin has been serving youth for over 75 years, since 1946. Many alumni fondly remember their days at the Barbieri Boxing Club in Healdsburg which became the first Club in the County. Every day, our county’s future leaders come to the Clubs seeking hope & opportunity from caring adults. What happens next is hard to describe. Somewhere between hours of homework help, character building experiences, and positive relationships with other kids, lives are changed. Since 2008, we’ve grown from serving 300 young people to more than 10,000 Sonoma and Marin County children every year at 40 Clubs. Our growth is the outward demonstration of our commitment to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults. We hope you'll keep your eye on this growth and we invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of thousands of youth! Join our team and start a meaningful career in youth development! Hiring, developing, and retaining the highest quality staff possible is where it all begins. That’s because our work is anchored in our team's ability to bring our mission to life. We place a priority on professional development and support our employees through in-house training certifications; management training programs for current and future managers; annual retreats, and individual coaching/mentoring and job shadowing. Visit our website today and discover current openings: bgcsonoma-marin.org/jobs.
About the Role

Description

**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. 


Requirements

 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.
Key Skills
FundraisingDonor EngagementStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipStorytellingCommunity LeadershipEvent ManagementRelationship BuildingCommunicationProject ManagementPhilanthropic StrategyRevenue GrowthMentoringCollaborationAccountabilityEquity
Categories
Management & LeadershipSocial ServicesEducationConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Vice President of Resource Development will design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to generate over $5M annually while cultivating major donor relationships. This role also involves overseeing fundraising events and ensuring meaningful donor experiences.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
74
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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