Resource Development Specialist (Upcountry)- Spartanburg

Job Title: Resource Development Specialist - UpCountry

Position Classification: Exempt salary; benefits included;

Salary Range: $40,000 to $50,000 (base and performance pay)

Reports To: Resource Development Director

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Resource Development Director, the Resource Development Specialist (RD Specialist) provides professional expertise and support to Clubs who are a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Crescent Region (BGCCR). The RD Specialist works with member parties to implement resource development plans to meet the Club's financial goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Design sponsorship packets and other resource development materials to promote the Boys & Girls Club image for donor cultivation.

2. Works in partnership with the RD Director to shape the BGCCR's community support strategies. Plays a key support role in the execution of the annual plan of work.

3. Work with member Clubs to aggressively seek new funding sources and maintain relationships with current and past donors.

4. Establishes and strengthens presence in the community to increase the Boys & Girls Clubs visibility as a funding source for potential and current or past donors.

5. Identify and submit local grants and assist with the reporting process.

6. Assists with planning and implementing fundraising events.

7. Assists with the donor database of the BGCCR to ensure that it is up-to-date and well managed.

8. Ensures that donors receive appropriate recognition and thank you letters in a timely manner.

9. Provides support for donor mailings/communications (including email/online).

10. Strong written and verbal communication.

11. Ensures that pluralism is embraced and incorporated into the work of the council.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Actively supports and promotes the Boys & Girls Clubs.

2. Actively supports all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among member Clubs, staff members, and volunteers.

3. Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of the supervisor in a timely manner.

4. Seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all BGC operations with positive and creative approaches to challenges.

5. Ensures that materials prepared and produced for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Crescent Region internal and external audiences reflect the highest standards of excellence.

6. Demonstrates sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.

7. Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

8. Attends administrative, member Clubs, department, and team meetings as needed.

9. Continually seeks and accepts opportunities for personal and professional growth.

10. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of effective marketing strategies in a non-profit environment.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work under changing priorities and deadlines.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.

Ability to effectively identify, analyze, and successfully handle conflict resolution at all levels with a variety of people. Excellent problem-solving skills.

Interest in and appreciation of team approach to management; knowledge of team-building value and options. Experience motivating and supervising volunteer staff.

Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Valid state-issued driver's license, valid auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and access to a vehicle daily.

Acceptable criminal background history.

Willingness to work varied hours, including some nights and weekends.

Willingness to become a member of one or more civic organizations.

Proficiency in MS Office Software.

This is a remote position, however, the successful candidate must reside in the Greenville-Spartanburg area of South Carolina.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

PHYSICAL and MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be detail-oriented, have good analytical abilities, high energy level, be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities, ability to get along with diverse personalities, while displaying tact, maturity, and flexibility.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.