Description

Job Summary: 

BB&N is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Development Officer/Campaign Director to transition our comprehensive campaign into its public phase, while maintaining a major gifts portfolio and managing a major gifts team. This dual-title role requires a combination of high-level individual fundraising and strategic project management.  This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced development professional who excels in strategy, team leadership, and frontline fundraising–a transformational role crucial to shaping the future direction of our advancement office.

Requirements

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

At least 7years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a strong focus on major gifts.   The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in managing capital or comprehensive campaigns, including experience with developing and implementing a public phase strategy. In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven ability to secure and close gifts between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Experience supporting high-level volunteer committees.
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a talent for cultivating rapport and establishing long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically, work independently, and handle multiple priorities with professionalism and efficiency.
• Skillfulness in articulating complex organizational priorities into a clear, concise, and compelling written Case for Support for potential donors.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and the ability to make Data-informed decisions.
• Ability to succinctly gather and share status reports of campaign management. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of the public phase of the campaign in collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, consultants, and volunteer committees.
• Develop and implement communication, engagement, and solicitation strategies to broaden the campaign’s reach and impact.
• Oversee campaign timeline, milestones, and reporting to ensure continued momentum and accountability.
• Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects with the ability to make significant campaign gifts.
• Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Supervise and support a team of 4 Major Gift Officers to ensure strong performance and professional development.
• Set and monitor individual and team goals aligned with campaign benchmarks.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the major gifts team.