Director of Development

Job Title:

Director of Development

Department:
Resource Development

Reports To:

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Status:
Full-time Exempt

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwestern North Carolina (BGCSENC) is a youth development organization committed to enabling all young people, especially those who need us most—to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Serving children and teens through Club sites in Southwestern NC, BGCSENC offers safe, inclusive, and enriching environments that promote academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship.

The Director of Development serves as the #2 leader within the Resource Development Department and plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, and operational excellence. This position is responsible for managing mid-level donor relationships, executing key annual fundraising campaigns, overseeing monthly giving and peer-to-peer initiatives, and ensuring accurate grant reporting and fundraising data management.

Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Director of Development provides leadership to staff, supports department planning and reporting, and helps translate strategy into execution while maintaining strong donor experiences and internal systems. The RD Assistant and Marketing & Communications Coordinator will be managed by this position.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors, including annual giving supporters and recurring donors.
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies to increase donor retention, upgrades, and engagement.
• Coordinate personalized touches including acknowledgments, impact updates, calls, meetings, and event invitations.
• Track donor activity, interactions, and moves management within Bloomerang.

Lead and execute the following fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the CDO and marketing staff:

• Peer-to-Peer Campaigns
• Summer Appeal
• Year-End Giving Campaign
• Monthly Donor Program

Responsibilities include:

• Campaign planning, timelines, and execution
• Coordination of messaging, appeals, and donor segmentation
• Collaboration with marketing to develop campaign materials
• Tracking performance metrics and reporting results
• Post-campaign analysis and recommendations for improvement

• Oversee strategy, growth, retention, and stewardship of the monthly donor program.
• Identify opportunities to convert one-time donors to recurring supporters.
• Develop monthly donor communications and recognition strategies.
• Monitor trends and provide monthly performance reports.

• Manage all grant reporting and tracking within Bloomerang, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with finance, programs, and operations to collect required grant metrics and narratives.

• Serve as department lead for Bloomerang data integrity, reporting, and task management.
• Manage and optimize  for donor communications, automation, and workflow efficiencies.
• Ensure accurate gift entry, acknowledgments, and reporting in collaboration with the RD Assistant.
• Produce monthly fundraising dashboards and reports for leadership and board review.

• Supervise and support the Part-Time Resource Development Assistant and Part-Time Marketing & Communications Coordinator.
• Provide clear direction, priorities, and accountability for assigned projects.
• Support professional development, training, and performance management.
• Ensure consistent donor communications, timely acknowledgments, and coordinated marketing efforts.

• Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Development Officer on strategy, planning, and execution.
• Assist with annual fundraising…