Pitch In For Baseball & Softball (PIFBS) is seeking an exceptional and seasoned fundraising professional for its position of Director of Development. Working closely with the CEO, a motivated and knowledgeable team of staff, and a motivated and engaged Board of Directors and Advisory Council, the Director of Development will be a catalytic leader who helps Pitch In For Baseball & Softball reach new heights in terms of creating a solid donor base and overall fund development in support of its programs and the organization as a whole. This work requires someone who shares PIFBS’ vision, appreciation for sport as a vehicle for youth development, and commitment to underprivileged children.
The ideal candidate must be a skilled and effective communicator and relationship builder capable of integrating smoothly into the organizational culture of Pitch In For Baseball & Softball. The PIFBS team is extremely supportive of one another in a relaxed environment yet with high expectations and commitment to quality. As a small grassroots organization, this is a great opportunity to make a huge impact while getting to have unique and memorable baseball/softball experiences including travel both internationally and domestically and interact with a vast array of industry leaders. This work requires someone who shares PIFBS’ vision, appreciation for sport as a vehicle for youth development, and commitment to underprivileged children.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with the leadership and staff of Pitch In For Baseball & Softball, the Director of Development will:
- Provide vision and leadership for all aspects of PIFBS’ fundraising program, and will integrate and elevate fundraising best practices across all levels and types of giving
- Work with the CEO and Board of Trustees to develop and implement an augmented fundraising plan that will advance PIFBS’ fundraising growth, strengthen the pipeline, and increase donor engagement
- Support the Board in meaningful participation that will boost a culture of fundraising, support, and engagement
- Create and execute a strategies for winning back donors, reducing donor churn, and increasing donor engagement
- Manage an effective development infrastructure by augmenting efficient systems and procedures, including the database, those that track fundraising goals, acknowledgements, and enable real-time reporting to key program leads
- Create briefing memos, presentations, and other materials for leadership and donor meetings and reports
- Represent PIFBS when appropriate at distribution events and partner meetings
- Identify areas for increased efficiency and cost effectiveness when appropriate
- Other duties as assigned by the CEO
- Oversee fundraising special events (Topgolf, annual on-site Board & Staff meeting)
- Supervising a Development and Marketing intern (when appropriate)
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:
- Bachelors degree required and more than 5 years of nonprofit development experience with proven track record of scaling small grassroots nonprofit organizations
- Track record of success in developing and implementing fundraising plans, preferably in the youth sports space
- Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders who have diverse backgrounds, professional skills, and perspectives
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining excellence.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Creative, strategic thinker with excellent project management and cross-functional fundraising skills
- Strong follow-through with the proven ability to set and meet deadlines and benchmarks
PERKS/BENEFITS:
- International and domestic travel for partnership development and stewardship
- Interact with PIFBS partners which includes a vast array of industry leaders (MLB, Little League, Players Trust, Wilson Sporting Goods, MLB clubs teams, etc.)
- 5 weeks (25 days) of PTO
- PIFBS pays 50% of health insurance
- PIFBS pays for Aflac accident coverage for each employee
- Flexible work schedule
- Opportunity to work remotely/hybrid after introductory period
The Search is being managed by Extensis. To apply, complete your application here: Director of Development
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