Director of Advancement

Portland, Maine
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine – Executive/Senior Management /
Full-Time /
On-site
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine
Director of Advancement
Portland, Maine
 
Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine is seeking a Director of Advancement to be based in the Portland, Maine office. 

Requirements of the Director of Advancement:

    • 10+ years of leadership experience with resource development and implementation of an Advancement Plan.
    • Strong understanding of marketing, social media, and communications.
    • Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
    • Team leadership experience.
    • Ability to represent the organization at public engagement events.
    • Strong achievement orientation with exceptional time management skills.
    • Unquestioned integrity and commitment to BGCSM’s mission and values

Benefits of the Job:

    • Compensation: $95-$100K plus potential bonus incentives
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Employer sponsored Life, STD, LTD
    • Generous PTO and 12 paid holidays
    • 401K with up to 6% match
    • Free onsite parking in Downtown Portland

Responsibilities of the Director of Advancement:

    • Partner with the CEO and leadership staff to plan, execute, lead, and manage a comprehensive effort to grow annual operating revenue, strengthening current funding from private sources and relentlessly developing new and more diverse sources of revenue.
    • Direct a growing individual, corporate, and foundations fundraising program, and oversee government funding applications and growth.
    • Manage the resource development, marketing & communications team.
    • Build fully integrated philanthropy across the organization and in local communities where we operate.
    • Plan for and implement major gifts and planned giving programs.
    • Actively contribute to building/supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizational culture.
    • Communicate and support relationships with stakeholders, Board of Directors, and outside partners.
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as responsible, caring, and productive citizens. We provide a safe place, caring mentors, and a full range of expanded learning opportunities for children and teens ages 6-18. We serve nearly 3,000 youth across 9 locations in Southern Maine.  We have been a part of Southern Maine's history since our founding in 1909.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.