JOB SUMMARY

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama seeks an innovative and entrepreneurial nonprofit administrator with at least 6 — 8 years of progressive experience in executive leadership positions to join this well-established and mission-minded organization. S/he will be a goal-oriented, collaborative leader and future thinking team player who is passionate and committed to the full mission and vision of BGCSA and its culture of excellence. The Chief Professional Officer will oversee all aspects of development and communications for Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama and serve as the architect for its future. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for a talented professional to enhance this agency's efforts across the city and counties of South Alabama.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

·         Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.

·         6 — 8 years of senior-level business management experience, with an understanding of giving trends, best practices, major fundraising events, and nonprofit organizations.

·         Significant experience with a mission-driven approach to securing funding from individuals, corporations and foundations with proven results in achieving or exceeding goals.

·         Career track record that shows stability with an organization and capacity to develop and nurture relationships culminating in major gift success including planned giving.

·         Entrepreneurial, creative problem solver with background in participatory management.

·         Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to serve as a key spokesperson for the Club.

·         Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a Board and other volunteers, as well as civic and business leaders, in a collaborative and respectful manner.

·         Team player who can give and take advice and support, is flexible and adaptable, a good listener, patient and a true people person who excels in relationship-building and thrives in a synergistic environment.

·         Strategic planner with demonstrated ability to develop creative fund development plans to serve as a guiding force, coupled with a willingness to embrace change.

·         High-level team player who can foster a spirit of pride, fellowship and loyalty among board volunteers and employees throughout the organization, a bridge builder with a long-term vision of success.

·         Proficiency in MS Office Suite and development database programs such as Donor Perfect, plus, evaluate, implement and properly utilize new technologies to enhance BGCSA’s resource development processes