Works with Chief Professional Officer and Board to plan and execute resource development strategies and monitor progress against goals. Supports CPO in positioning Board to cultivate and solicit major gifts and grants for individuals, corporations, foundations, United Way, government agencies and others.

• Bachelor’s from accredited college or university preferred.
• A minimum of three years work experience in non-profit agency operations, specifically in fund-raising field, sales/marketing or equivalent experience.
• Considerable knowledge of fund-raising techniques and sources of funding for non-profit agencies and organizations.

The Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem seeks a professional to design and coordinate special events and fundraising efforts to fulfill our mission – to provide safety, mentorship, academic and recreational opportunities for our youth so that they can realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. The ideal candidate will be in charge of fundraising and development, with the goal of identifying new donors and increasing annual public/corporate contributions to the organization. Attending our community events to promote the club is required.

Requirements
3 + years of fundraising experience, including, under close supervision, proposal writing, research, special events coordination and fundraising, generating newsletter design and copy, press releases, brochures and direct mail projects.

The candidate shall be creative, possess problem solving skills and be proficient in all platforms of social media, including Facebook and Twitter. Basic word processing, excel spreadsheet and internet skills are required. Applicant must be passionate about our kids and the mission of the Club. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Status: Full Time.
Compensation: $50,000 base salary or negotiable.
*Bonus: Yes.
Benefits Included: Yes.
Reports to: Chief Professional Officer and Board of Directors.
Hire Date: 2018.
Background Check Required: Yes.


Please email your cover letter and resume and three references to gmartell14@bgcob.org, or mail to Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem, 1430 Fritz Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017, to the attention of Gary Martell, Director. http://www.bgcob.org.