Senior Director of Philanthropic Impact

Senior Director of Philanthropic Impact 
Boys Hope Girls Hope Network Headquarters seeks an experienced fundraising professional with major gift experience for the role of Senior Director of Philanthropic Impact. The Senior Director of Philanthropic Impact reports directly to the Vice President of Advancement and works closely with the President & CEO at the Network Headquarters.

Responsibilities include cultivating relationships and meeting with major donors to secure significant financial support for the Network Headquarters annual operations and $25 Million Hope Ignites campaign, which will support the goal to triple the organizations capacity by 2035. This person will collaborate with BHGH affiliates to identify and capitalize on joint funding opportunities that align with the organization’s strategic priorities. This position requires frequent travel (as needed and approximately 30% of the time) and occasional evening and weekend work for donor meetings and events. Although the Network Headquarters is located in St. Louis, remote candidates are encouraged to apply in order to increase our geographic coverage.

• Collaborate closely with VP/Advancement and CEO to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of donors, demonstrating impact through effective stewardship and successfully securing gifts for the annual fund and campaign.
• Develop personalized cultivation and stewardship plans for major donors to maintain strong relationships.
• Conduct regular face-to-face meetings with donors to deepen engagement, qualify opportunities and secure financial commitments.
• Work closely with affiliate team members and board members to identify, vet and pursue collaborative fundraising opportunities to benefit the local organization and broader Network.
• Utilize prospect research to identify new major donor prospects and develop strategic cultivation and solicitation plans.
• Network and build relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, board members, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Track and manage relationships and contacts to support fundraising strategies, providing assistance to the VP/Advancement for the entire major gifts portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal candidates will possess the following characteristics:

• Be passionate about the Boys Hope Girls Hope mission!
• Be an effective collaborator who contributes to a team-based environment where excellence, integrity, credibility, ethics, passion, intentionality, and thoroughness is modeled and celebrated.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred.
• At least five years of experience in major gift fundraising, with experience in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively with affiliate organizations or departments to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and donor management software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).

ABOUT BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE NETWORK HEADQUARTERS 
The Boys Hope Girls Hope Network Headquarters provides comprehensive support to our affiliates across various domains. This includes strategic leadership, program support and design, knowledge building, training, and convening. We offer evaluation and performance management, finance and accounting services, technology support, risk management, corporate insurance, marketing and development consulting, employee recruiting and training as well as payroll and benefits management. Through these services, we ensure standardized practices, quality assurance, and efficient operations across all our affiliates, fostering the best possible outcomes for the youth we serve. We also provide direct support and programs to scholars, collegians, and alumni in a variety of formats.

Please apply on our careers page at:  https://boyshopegirlshope.org/careers/