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Boys & Girls Clubs of America lists this Vice President, Advancement & Revenue Strategy opportunity in south elgin, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice President, Advancement & Revenue StrategyBoys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois (BGCNCIL) is entering a transformational growth chapter.The Vice President, Advancement & Revenue Strategy is a senior executive leadership role responsible for building and scaling a best-in-class revenue engine that fuels life-changing impact for thousands of kids across our region. This role exists to turn belief into investment, strategy into scale, and mission into measurable results.This is not a "maintain the status quo" role. We are seeking a seasoned fundraising and revenue leader with a demonstrated track record of closing seven-figure gifts and leading organizations raising $10M+ annually—with the ambition, discipline, and leadership capacity to help scale BGCNCIL to $25M+ annually within three years.The VP will personally lead major and principal gifts, capital campaigns, and strategic partnerships while aligning marketing and communications to revenue outcomes. This leader serves as a trusted partner to the President, CEO, and Board and plays a central role in shaping the organization's long-term sustainability and reach.ResponsibilitiesRevenue LeadershipPersonally lead and close major and principal gifts, including six- and seven-figure solicitationsDevelop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy to achieve $25M in annual revenue within three yearsServe as lead strategist and executive sponsor for all capital campaigns, including planning, donor strategy, board engagement, and executionDrive expansion across major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation support, and planned givingMaintain an active personal portfolio of top donors and prospectsLead donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at the highest levelsBusiness Development & Earned RevenueLead business development initiatives that generate earned revenue, including fee-based school and community partnershipsIdentify, negotiate, and secure mission-aligned strategic partnershipsApply sales discipline, pipeline management, and forecasting rigor to partnership developmentMarketing & Brand StrategyOversee marketing and communications to directly support fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue growthEnsure marketing strategy is explicitly aligned to development goals, capital campaigns, and donor pipelinesGuide storytelling and communications that clearly articulate impact, urgency, and return on investmentEnsure consistent, compelling brand messaging across all platformsStrategic Growth & Board PartnershipDesign and lead a three-year revenue growth roadmap with clear milestones and accountabilityPartner closely with the President, CEO, and Board to advance fundraising strategy and campaign successPrepare and present clear, data-driven fundraising reports to executive leadership and the BoardIdentify new donor segments, markets, and growth opportunities aligned with mission and sustainabilityTeam Leadership & CultureRecruit, lead, and develop a high-performing development and marketing teamEstablish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability tied to revenue outcomesCoach team members in major gift strategy, donor engagement, and fundraising excellenceFoster a culture that balances high expectations, collaboration, and professional growthOperational ExcellenceOversee development and marketing operations, including CRM systems, data integrity, compliance, and reportingEnsure accurate forecasting, revenue projections, and performance dashboardsUse data to adjust strategy, improve effectiveness, and drive resultsQualificationsDemonstrated track record of raising $10M+ annually required; experience scaling to $20M–$25M+ preferredProven experience personally closing major gifts, including six- and seven-figure donationsCapital campaign leadership experience required, including planning, execution, and board engagementDeep expertise in major gifts, private philanthropy, and integrated fundraising strategiesStrong business development and sales acumen; experience securing earned-revenue partnershipsSenior leadership experience managing fundraising teams with measurable revenue resultsExceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skillsResults-driven executive who thrives in high-growth, high-accountability environmentsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
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south elgin, IL, 60177, US
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