Vice President of Development & Marketing
Boys And Girls Clubs Of North Central Illinois
2 hours ago
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About
- 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




