Leads a comprehensive development program to generate incremental revenue that supports the growth and stability of the organization. In conjunction with the VP Development provides strategic leadership as well as day-to-day management and implementation of fundraising initiatives including capital campaigns, grants, corporate relations, events, volunteer opportunities and major gift fundraising for Nebraska and Iowa. We are seeking an individual with proven strategic leadership experience, measurable achievements, exceptional communication skills and solid team building skills.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Generates significant impact through planning and leading a comprehensive development program to generate revenue for the organization.
Leads the long-range planning and execution of Capital Campaigns for Boys Town’s Home Campus in conjunction with Facilities leadership.
Drives the success of fundraising efforts by defining and overseeing a plan for relational fundraising, identifying and executing on major giving opportunities, and ensuring proactive efforts are implemented to achieve goals.
Oversees Boys Town fundraising efforts for the Nebraska and Iowa regions.
Manages a portfolio of major donors for the Nebraska and Iowa regions.
Oversees the planning and management of fundraising and friendraising events.
Manages fundraising for National Boys Town National Research Hospital.
Develops and maintains relationships with external partners (individuals, businesses, and foundations) that contribute to securing the organization’s financial resources.
Works closely with the Marketing staff to develop collateral supporting fundraising efforts.
Actively participates in major gift solicitation. Builds strong donor relationships through cultivation and stewardship with individual, business, and foundation donors.
Fosters a culture of “one Boys Town” and carries out Boys Town’s mission through leadership, trust, honest and open dialogues, transparency, and embracing diversity.
Drives awareness of the Boys Town Mission to those in need of services.
Creates professional relationships based upon mutual respect, accountability, and Boys Town’s mission.
Develops and executes fundraising plans focused on the “One Boys Town” mission, considering the values and principles of Boys Town and regulatory compliance.
Develops and implements short and long-term plans, budgets and reporting to document outcomes.
Provides outstanding functional leadership and communicates effectively across the organization and with senior management to achieve goals.
Performs management duties, such as hiring, training, coaching, counseling, corrective action, and performance evaluations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Proven success generating revenue in all major areas including individual, corporate, foundation, major giving, and capital campaign solicitation; special events fundraising; and planned-giving.
Proven success cultivating and leading high-performing teams.
Ability to oversee and foster innovative use of stewardship, fundraising and communications strategies.
Ability to create and execute programs that meet the organization’s goals.
Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.
Knowledge of non-profit administration, compliance, fiscal and organizational management, and administration of grants and donations.
Ability to identify shared interest and shape partnerships in a way that benefits both the interests of the donor and the organization.
Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
Proven ability to identify, research and cultivate major gifts prospects from new and current sources.
Ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally while maintaining necessary degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to speak publicly as an organizational expert.
Demonstrated track record as highly versatile communicator who is comfortable with high level donors, who is media savvy, is excellent at large audience presentations, and has the ability to be strategic in marketing Boys Town to internal and external constituents.
Ability to collaborate between departments, be a team player, communicate and to align strategies to achieve the mission.
Demonstrated integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with a passion for the organization.
Knowledge and practice of the ethical standards within the fundraising industry.
Ability to motivate and develop leaders across all areas of responsibility.
Strong conflict management skills to align all facets of the organization to serve the mission and to deal with difficult problems and challenges.
Strong work ethic with a clear commitment to the organization, ownership, and a willingness to take on challenges internally and externally.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to set and achieve strategic objectives, form and manage teams and develop and manage a budget.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum seven years of progressive fundraising and/or development experience required.
Proven success at developing and executing large (i.e. over $10 million dollar) philanthropic campaigns required.
Experience closing $1 million and larger gifts required.
Ability to travel to regional donors and Boys Town sites as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 12 years of progressive and successful experience in development/philanthropic work preferred, with consideration given to related fields (non-profit, business development, sales, marketing, communications, public relations).
Master's degree preferred.
Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.