Development Director
Company: Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc.
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Development Director ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONThe Berkeley
Student Cooperative (BSC) is an 90-year-old student-governed and
operated, non-profit affordable housing cooperative near the
University of California at Berkeley. Our mission is to provide
quality, low-cost, cooperative housing to students who otherwise
might not be able to afford a university education. The BSC houses
1200 students in 17 room-and-board houses and 3 apartment complexes
(ranging in size from 17 to 259 students). We provide numerous
leadership opportunities to students, who perform the majority of
the day-to-day functions, working alongside a professional staff of
28, to operate the organization. To learn more about the BSC please
visit our website at www.bsc.coop.JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEWThe
Development Director leads the Development Department and works
closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to
oversee, manage, and execute all aspects of the BSC's expanding
development and alumni relations program. While the Development
Director reports to the Executive Director, the Development
Director is expected to work closely with and develop meaningful
relationships with alumni, donors, volunteers, and the student
leadership, both at the Board and unit-level. The Development
Director must have enthusiasm for working in a student-run
organization, a genuine interest in student leadership development,
a desire to collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders, and a
commitment to equity and inclusion.The Development Director must be
able to think strategically and practically to implement a
comprehensive and results-oriented development plan that includes
traditional and innovative strategies that reflect the BSC's values
as both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and a
student-run cooperative. They are responsible for evaluating the
BSC's needs and goals in development and alumni relations and for
directing the operational activities necessary to support our
development and alumni relations program. This position reports to
the Executive Director and sits on the External Affairs Committee
(EACom) of the Board of Directors.SPECIFIC DUTIES1. Fundraising &
Alumni Engagementa. Develop, implement, and monitor progress toward
short- and long-term fundraising strategy and goals, including:i.
Recruit, develop and retain a large base of individual annual
donors.ii. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with a core
group of major donors.iii. Advertise and build support for the
BSC's planned giving program.iv. Identify and pursue opportunities
for foundation, corporate, and University grants and other
fundraising opportunities, when appropriate.v. Evaluate development
and alumni relations activities, identify systems and
infrastructure needs, and implement improvements.vi. Establish
goals and metrics to track and regularly report on alumni
engagement and fundraising activities as required in the
Development Plan and/or by EACom.vii. Work with the Executive
Director and EACom to regularly review and update the BSC
Development Plan, including key objectives and strategies for
alumni engagement and fundraising.b. Provide leadership, develop
the strategy for, and oversee the execution of the BSC's annual
giving campaigns as specified in the Development Plan. Coordinate
additional campaigns as necessary and/or as directed by Board.c.
Build opportunities and programs for student leadership and
engagement in development and alumni relations.d. Oversee and
coordinate the execution of events and other experiences designed
to provide a variety of engagement opportunities for alumni and
community members to build affinity for the BSC and its mission, as
outlined in the annual Development Plan.2. External
Communicationsa. In conjunction with the Executive Director and
EACom, advise and provide leadership in guiding the BSC's external
communication strategy, including:i. Clearly articulate and promote
a strong case for the BSC's mission and social justice cause.ii.
Consult and assist in developing and refining the BSC's key
messaging and branding, including communications that create
awareness for the organization, celebrate its work and the
experiences of students, and educate the community on the BSC's
role in expanding access to higher education.iii. Solicit content
and develop impactful messaging and marketing for the BSC
including, but not limited to an annual report, annual giving
campaigns, alumni newsletters, email communications, letters,
holiday cards, and other written communications.iv. Develop and
execute social media strategies that support fundraising and other
organizational priorities.3. Mission-Buildinga. In collaboration
with the Executive Director, EACom, the Board of Directors, and
other student leaders, build opportunities to create and sustain an
organization wide culture that highlights the relationship between
philanthropy, the BSC's student-run cooperative structure, and the
BSC's social justice mission.4. Development Operations &
Administrationa. Oversee the administrative functions necessary to
the smooth functioning of the Development Department, including:i.
Oversee data entry and gift processing and ensure the regular
reconciliation of records with the Accounting Department.ii.
Develop and manage the annual Development budget and provide
recommendations to the Capital & Finance Committee during the
budgeting process each Spring semester.iii. Provide
recommendations, input, and coordination in order to ensure the
Development Department has the IT tools necessary to meet its
fundraising and alumni relations needs, including donation
platforms.iv. Oversee the management of the BSC alumni and donor
management database.v. Regularly evaluate and identify
opportunities for technical and/or data integrity improvements to
the database.iv. Advise and engage with consultants to continue to
develop and expand the capabilities of the database.b. Recruit,
train, mentor, supervise, and support the student staff positions
within the Development Department. 5. Program Managementa. Oversee
the administration of the BSC's scholarship program, including
advertising, selection of scholarship recipients, thank you cards
for donors, and scholarship reception events.6. Relationship With
the Boarda. Advise and serve as a resource to EACom and the Board
of Directors by engaging in professional development and
consistently researching, staying abreast of, and providing
trainings on trends in alumni engagement and fundraising in the
nonprofit community.7. Other duties as required by the Board of
Directors, BSC policies and/or as assigned by the Executive
Director.SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED FOR JOB PERFORMANCE
Keywords: Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc., Daly City , Development Director, Executive , Berkeley, California
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