Vice President of Development & Marketing at Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois – South Elgin, Illinois

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.

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