Vice President of Development & Marketing

Vice President of Development & Marketing

Vice President of Development & Marketing

Boys And Girls Clubs Of North Central Illinois

2 hours ago

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  • Description
  • Role Summary
  • The Vice President of Development & Marketing is a senior executive responsible for driving transformational revenue growth and elevating brand visibility for BGCNCIL. This leader will oversee all fundraising, business development, and marketing strategies with a goal of achieving $25 million annually within three years—more than doubling current revenue. The VP will lead major gifts, capital campaigns, private donor giving, fee-based school partnerships, and marketing initiatives that amplify the organization’s mission and impact. This role will manage a high-performing team of 5–10 professionals and ensure strategic alignment between development and marketing efforts.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Revenue Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve $25M annually.
  • Lead major gift cultivation and solicitation, capital campaigns, and private donor engagement.
  • Drive business development initiatives, including fee-based school partnerships.
  • Expand corporate, foundation, and individual giving programs.
  • Lead donor stewardship and acknowledgment efforts to inspire sustained and increased giving.
  • Marketing & Brand Strategy
  • Oversee all marketing and communications to strengthen brand awareness, visibility, and donor engagement.
  • Develop integrated campaigns that support fundraising, capital initiatives, and program growth.
  • Manage digital presence, social media, and storytelling to inspire donors, partners, and supporters.
  • Ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across all platforms and audiences.
  • Strategic Growth
  • Design and implement a roadmap to double annual revenue within three years.
  • Identify and pursue new markets and mission-aligned growth opportunities.
  • Partner with the President/CEO and Board to align development and marketing strategies with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
  • Team Leadership & Culture
  • Recruit, lead, and build accountability for a team of 5–10 development and marketing professionals.
  • Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Provide coaching and professional development to ensure team success.
  • Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and community leaders.
  • Serve as a trusted ambassador for BGCNCIL’s mission and vision.
  • Operational Excellence
  • Oversee development and marketing operations, including CRM systems, reporting, compliance, and data integrity.
  • Ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
  • Monitor progress toward goals and adjust strategies based on data and results.
  • Requirements
  • Qualifications
  • Proven track record of raising $10M+ annually; experience scaling to $25M+ preferred.
  • Expertise in major gifts, capital campaigns, private donor giving, and integrated marketing strategy.
  • Strong business development and sales acumen, including experience securing fee-based partnerships.
  • Demonstrated success in strategic planning and driving significant revenue growth.
  • Leadership experience managing teams of 5–10 with measurable performance outcomes.
  • Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Highly driven, results-oriented, and relentless in achieving goals.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinker and results achiever
  • Relational and persuasive communicator
  • Collaborative team leader and partner
  • Resilient, adaptable, and mission-driven