VP, Major Gifts & Strategic Fundraising (Hybrid)

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atl; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atl in Atlanta is seeking a strategic Vice President of Development (Major Gifts) to lead a comprehensive major gifts program and cultivate donors for youth development.

The VP will manage a 100–150 donor portfolio, develop annual fundraising plans, and collaborate with the CEO and board to secure significant philanthropic support, with a hybrid work model and required travel in Metro Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Advanced degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration, communications, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive major gifts strategy that increases philanthropic revenue and donor engagement.
• Personally manage a portfolio of 100-150 qualified major gift prospects and donors.
• Conduct ongoing prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Develop customized donor engagement and solicitation strategies designed to secure gifts of $10,000 and above.
• Create annual fundraising plans with measurable goals, strategies, and revenue projections.
• Build a strong pipeline for future major donors through strategic moves management.
• Conduct meaningful face-to-face meetings, virtual meetings, club visits, and engagement opportunities with donors and prospects.
• Develop compelling cases for support aligned with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Lead individualized donor stewardship plans that strengthen retention and increase giving levels.
• Ensure timely acknowledgment, recognition, reporting, and appreciation activities for donors.
• Partner with club leadership and program staff to connect donors with mission impact.
• Work closely with the President & CEO and Chief Growth Officer to identify, cultivate, and solicit high-capacity donors.
• Partner with Board members and volunteer leaders on relationship mapping, prospect strategy, and donor introductions.
• Prepare leadership and volunteers for donor meetings, presentations, and solicitations.
• Facilitate volunteer engagement in fundraising activities and major gift cultivation efforts.
• Support achievement of annual fundraising goals and long-range development objectives.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving, Institutional Giving, Corporate Partnerships, and Special Events teams to create integrated donor strategies.
• Analyze donor trends, giving patterns, and fundraising performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Utilize data and analytics to strengthen donor retention, upgrade strategies, and campaign performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to major gifts staff, as assigned.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, excellence, and donor-centered fundraising.
• Participate as a key member of the Resource Development leadership team.
• Support organization-wide initiatives that strengthen fundraising capacity and community engagement.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relationship mgmt

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE certification

Advanced degree in nonprofit mgmt/business

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Atl in Atlanta is seeking a strategic Vice President of Development (Major Gifts) to lead a comprehensive major gifts program and cultivate donors for youth development.

The VP will manage a 100–150 donor portfolio, develop annual fundraising plans, and collaborate with the CEO and board to secure significant philanthropic support, with a hybrid work model and required travel in Metro Atlanta.