Vice President, Advancement & Revenue Strategy
Overview:
Boys & 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 âmaintain the status quoâ 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+ annuallyâwith 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 organizationâs long-term sustainability and reach.
Responsibilities:
Revenue Leadership Personally lead and close major and principal gifts, including six- and seven-figure solicitations Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy to achieve $25M in annual revenue within three years Serve as lead strategist and executive sponsor for all capital campaigns, including planning, donor strategy, board engagement, and execution Drive expansion across major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation support, and planned giving Maintain an active personal portfolio of top donors and prospects Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at the highest levels Business Development & Earned Revenue Lead business development initiatives that generate earned revenue, including fee-based school and community partnerships Identify, negotiate, and secure mission-aligned strategic partnerships Apply sales discipline, pipeline management, and forecasting rigor to partnership development Marketing & Brand Strategy Oversee marketing and communications to directly support fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue growth Ensure marketing strategy is explicitly aligned to development goals, capital campaigns, and donor pipelines Guide storytelling and communications that clearly articulate impact, urgency, and return on investment Ensure consistent, compelling brand messaging across all platforms Strategic Growth & Board Partnership Design and lead a three-year revenue growth roadmap with clear milestones and accountability Partner closely with the President, CEO, and Board to advance fundraising strategy and campaign success Prepare and present clear, data-driven fundraising reports to executive leadership and the Board Identify new donor segments, markets, and growth opportunities aligned with mission and sustainability Team Leadership & Culture Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing development and marketing team Establish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability tied to revenue outcomes Coach team members in major gift strategy, donor engagement, and fundraising excellence Foster a culture that balances high expectations, collaboration, and professional growth Operational Excellence Oversee development and marketing operations, including CRM systems, data integrity, compliance, and reporting Ensure accurate forecasting, revenue projections, and performance dashboards Use data to adjust strategy, improve effectiveness, and drive results
Qualifications:
Demonstrated track record of raising $10M+ annually required Proven experience personally closing major gifts, including six- and seven-figure donations Capital campaign leadership experience required, including planning, execution, and board engagement Deep expertise in major gifts, private philanthropy, and integrated fundraising strategies Strong business development and sales acumen; experience securing earned-revenue partnerships Senior leadership experience managing fundraising teams with measurable revenue results Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills Results-driven executive who thrives in high-growth, high-accountability environments Bachelorâs degree required
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Boys & 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 âmaintain the status quoâ 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+ annuallyâwith 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 organizationâs long-term sustainability and reach.
Responsibilities:
Revenue Leadership Personally lead and close major and principal gifts, including six- and seven-figure solicitations Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy to achieve $25M in annual revenue within three years Serve as lead strategist and executive sponsor for all capital campaigns, including planning, donor strategy, board engagement, and execution Drive expansion across major gifts, individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation support, and planned giving Maintain an active personal portfolio of top donors and prospects Lead donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at the highest levels Business Development & Earned Revenue Lead business development initiatives that generate earned revenue, including fee-based school and community partnerships Identify, negotiate, and secure mission-aligned strategic partnerships Apply sales discipline, pipeline management, and forecasting rigor to partnership development Marketing & Brand Strategy Oversee marketing and communications to directly support fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue growth Ensure marketing strategy is explicitly aligned to development goals, capital campaigns, and donor pipelines Guide storytelling and communications that clearly articulate impact, urgency, and return on investment Ensure consistent, compelling brand messaging across all platforms Strategic Growth & Board Partnership Design and lead a three-year revenue growth roadmap with clear milestones and accountability Partner closely with the President, CEO, and Board to advance fundraising strategy and campaign success Prepare and present clear, data-driven fundraising reports to executive leadership and the Board Identify new donor segments, markets, and growth opportunities aligned with mission and sustainability Team Leadership & Culture Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing development and marketing team Establish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability tied to revenue outcomes Coach team members in major gift strategy, donor engagement, and fundraising excellence Foster a culture that balances high expectations, collaboration, and professional growth Operational Excellence Oversee development and marketing operations, including CRM systems, data integrity, compliance, and reporting Ensure accurate forecasting, revenue projections, and performance dashboards Use data to adjust strategy, improve effectiveness, and drive results
Qualifications:
Demonstrated track record of raising $10M+ annually required Proven experience personally closing major gifts, including six- and seven-figure donations Capital campaign leadership experience required, including planning, execution, and board engagement Deep expertise in major gifts, private philanthropy, and integrated fundraising strategies Strong business development and sales acumen; experience securing earned-revenue partnerships Senior leadership experience managing fundraising teams with measurable revenue results Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills Results-driven executive who thrives in high-growth, high-accountability environments Bachelorâs degree required
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