JOB TITLE: Regional Deputy Director of Development

DEPARTMENT: Fund Development

REPORTS TO: CEO

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

OUR MISSION & VISION:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & Inland Empire (BBBSOC/IE) ignites the biggest possible futures for youth through the power of mentorship. Guided by our mission and vision, we believe every connection creates opportunity and every investment in young people strengthens our community.

WHO YOU ARE:

You’re a people person. You are more than capable of cultivating productive relationships, both externally as well as internally. You’ll work closely with Fortune 500 CEOs, philanthropists, influencers, and other diverse personalities. This doesn’t intimidate you but excites you. You thrive on building and developing these relationships with intelligence, maturity, and professionalism. You lead a team with humility and strategy and believe that “all boats rise together.”

You’re a hunter. You enjoy the thrill of uncovering new revenue streams and finding supporters who have never been exposed to the organization’s mission before. You enjoy modeling this behavior to your team and cultivating a culture of winning.

You have a remarkable track record. You have a history of leading successful teams with measurable results that have impacted the bottom line. Your years of applicable experience have cultivated your wisdom and nuanced creativity for this position.

You’re a strategic thinker. You have the strategic prowess and social intelligence required to help build scalable models that leverage Big Brothers Big Sisters brand, assets, relationships, and opportunities to meet aggressive growth goals. You know how to work with a team and set each individual up for success.

You’re an inventor, an innovator. Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to constantly inventing new ways to connect people with the direct impact of their gifts. You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission. You are an agent of change.

You’re a closer. You’re comfortable asking for money and are not afraid to say or hear “no”. You possess a keen ability to sell ideas and close deals. You operate with poise, dignity, and reliability in both your personal and professional worlds. You have the ability and desire to model this behavior to your team.

You understand the value of our investors. YYou make everyone feel special. You’re able to get anyone excited about what we do and make their experience with us unique. You’re inviting, discerning and thoughtful. You believe in customer support and demand that of your team as well.

JOB SUMMARY

You will report directly to the CEO and will play a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission in the Inland region by spearheading strategic efforts to secure and sustain financial resources. You will be tasked with developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the agency’s overall growth. You will lead all aspects of fundraising including donor acquisition, cultivation & stewardship, brokering key partnerships, and executing special events in the Inland Empire. To be successful in this role, you will lead and motivate an Associate Director of Development and communicate the organization’s impact externally. You will also be required to build strong relationships with the regional board, donors, stakeholders, and identify opportunities for donor engagement and revenue generation. You will demonstrate a proven track record in fundraising, strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for the organization’s mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

❑ Developing Fundraising Strategy & Vision
• Create, implement, communicate, and support comprehensive fundraising strategies that guide regional development initiatives towards achieving current fundraising goals and long term, sustainable growth.

❑ Leadership
• Inspire and motivate the regional development team to perform at their best through guidance, mentorship, professional development and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Lead and help build a strong Regional Board to support fundraising efforts to grow the program in the region.
• Establish a development infrastructure that can support fundraising goals.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices, in fundraising and philanthropy through ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.

❑ Goal Setting & Accountability
• The Regional Deputy Director of Development is given should set and deliver ambitious yet achievable fundraising goals for the Regional IE Development team and will hold team members accountable to reach set goals.
• They should establish key performance indicators and regularly track progress towards goals, providing feedback and support to ensure team members are meeting objectives.

❑ Collaboration & Communication
• Consistent collaboration with other departments and teams within the IE office and agency regional and HQ office to leverage resources, share insights, and achieve common goals.
• The Regional Deputy Director of Development will communicate regularly with the CEO and larger development Team, senior leadership, colleagues, and Board of Directors to provide updates on fundraising and development initiatives, solicit input and align efforts throughout the organization as it pertains to the inland region.

❑ Donor Stewardship & Major Gifts
• Re-engage lapsed donors, maintain strong relationships with current donors and provide personalized acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship to cultivate ongoing support and loyalty among existing donors.
• Maintain relationships with major donors, individuals, foundations, and corporations to secure significant financial contributions.

❑ Special Events & Campaigns
• Lead the Fund Development team in planning and executing major fundraising events to engage donors, raise awareness, and generate revenue.
• Partner with Marketing and Development on annual campaigns.

❑ Strategic Partnerships
• Identify and cultivate diverse partnerships, including corporations and community alliances, to drive revenue and volunteer recruitment.
• Negotiate agreements and secure financial support/sponsorships for programs, events, and initiatives.

❑ Annual Fundraising Campaigns
• Execute annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email appeals, online giving, and special events, to solicit donations from individual donors and supporters.

❑ Planned Giving Programs
• Execute and promote planned giving programs, such as bequests, charitable trusts, and gift annuities, to secure long-term financial commitments from donors.

❑ Board Engagement
• Lead the Board of Directors, fundraising committees, and volunteers to engage them in fundraising efforts, leverage their networks, and secure their financial support.

❑ Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Prepare regular reports and analysis on fundraising activities, revenue projections, and donor trends to monitor progress, evaluate performance, and inform strategic decision-making.

❑ Database Management
• Oversee and maintain the donor databases and fundraising software systems to track donor interactions, manage donor relationships, and analyze fundraising performance.

❑ Ethical and Legal Compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing fundraising activities, including donor privacy, gift acceptance policies, and financial transparency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in fundraising, development, or management roles with proven success in securing major gifts.
• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating development teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to design and execute innovative fundraising strategies.
• Highly organized with strong project management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficient in Google Suite, MS Office, Excel, and fundraising software (Salesforce preferred).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Routine office environment.
• Frequent independent travel required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Frequent sitting, walking, and bending. Must be able to move or carry up to 40lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills. Job Description may be subject to change to meet the needs of the organization. Your employment with BBBSOC/IE will be “at will,” meaning that either you or BBBSOC/IE may end your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause.

JOB TITLE: Sports Buddies Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Community Engagement

REPORTS TO: Senior Regional Director of Community Engagement

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-Time (20–25 hrs/week, including weekend events as needed)

OUR MISSION: Creating and supporting mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of the next generation.

VISION: Through mentorship, all youth achieve their full potential.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Sports Buddies Program Coordinator leads a dynamic, group-based mentoring experience through weekend events that connect youth and mentors in fun, engaging settings. This part-time position is responsible for planning and executing events, developing programming, and providing match support to ensure a safe and meaningful experience. The ultimate goal is to inspire participants to transition into our traditional Community-Based Mentoring program—making events so impactful and fun that matches are eager to continue their journey.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Session Planning & Execution
• Plan, coordinate, and staff weekend Sports Buddies events (1–2 times per month or as program needs dictate).
• Develop engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and activity plans tied to mentorship goals and youth development themes.
• Manage all logistics including location scouting, equipment, permissions, safety measures, and materials.
• Ensure every event reflects the energy and spirit of Big Brothers Big Sisters and makes a compelling case for ongoing participation

Match Engagement & Community-Based Readiness
• Serve as the relationship manager for matches in the program, maintaining regular communication and touchpoints.
• Observe match dynamics at events and assess readiness for transition into the Community-Based program.
• Collaborate with the Enrollment and Match team to refer and transition strong participants into longer-term matches.

3. Program Operations & Community Relationships
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners who can offer facilities, expertise, or enrichment for events.
• Participate in tabling and outreach events alongside recruitment team members, confidently sharing information about Sports Buddies programming and overall mentorship opportunities.
• Contribute to volunteer recruitment and onboarding by sharing the Sports Buddies experience with prospective mentors.
• Track participation, satisfaction, and program metrics in line with agency standards.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other engagement activities.

COMPETENCIES

• Organizing: Effectively manages planning, scheduling, and logistics to deliver high-quality, consistent programming.
• Drive for Results: Self-motivated to meet goals, enhance participant engagement, and drive outcomes including increased transition to community-based matches.
• Building Partnerships: Establishes strong connections with community partners, vendors, and internal teams to enhance program offerings.
• Creativity: Designs imaginative and engaging activities that reflect the needs and interests of youth and mentors, adapting as needed for success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with youth, volunteers, or in recreational programming
• Strong event planning and coordination skills
• Excellent communication, observation, and relationship-building abilities
• Flexible schedule including weekend availability as needed
• Reliable transportation, valid CA driver’s license, and insurance
• Passion for the mission and a belief in the power of mentorship

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environmental conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• This position requires working primarily in an outdoor environment. 
• Frequent independent travel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills. Job Description may be subject to change to meet the needs of the organization.

Your employment with BBBSOCIE will be “at will,” meaning that either you or BBBSOCIE may end your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause.

JOB TITLE: Sports Buddies Program Coordinator (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Site Based Programs, High School Bigs

REPORTS TO: High School Bigs Program Manager

FLSA STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

OUR MISSION: Creating and supporting mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of the next generation.

VISION: Through mentorship, all youth achieve their full potential.

JOB SUMMARY:
The High School Bigs Program Specialist is responsible for facilitating sessions, conducting match support and providing overall support of site-based matches to ensure child safety and long-term caring relationships between matches while focusing on positive outcomes for youth.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and supervise site sessions, ensuring positive match development and safety of both mentors and mentees.
• Work with the Site Based Program Manager to build positive relationships with school partners to attract and retain qualified mentors and mentees.
• Work effectively with partner schools to schedule and plan weekly sessions and meetings when appropriate.
• Responsible for the cultivation, stewardship and ultimate retention of assigned school partners, mentors, and mentees.
• Provide a high level of professionalism in presentation and communication when conducting all program related operations with school partners and program liaisons.
• Support with any enrollment functions through recruitments, interviews, and assessments of any potential mentors and mentees.
• Provide timely and comprehensive written assessments and recommendations for participation in the program.
• Conduct volunteer orientations and training.
• Identify suitable potential matches and provide ongoing support to achieve length of match, closure and outcome evaluation goals.
• Conduct bi-monthly and quarterly match support contacts that are accomplished through in-person, email or telephone contact.
• Maintain accurate file documentation for each match according to BBBSA standards and agency policies.
• Ensure high-level expertise in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
• Effectively use active and attentive listening to confirm understanding; coach matches through the use of reflective questioning; personalize communication content and delivery to fit different perspectives, backgrounds or styles of audience; document information about matches clearly and concisely in order to keep records accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to the development of site curriculum.
• Provide accurate and timely program statistics.
• Effectively communicate with marketing and/or grants teams on press worthy activities, volunteer highlights and program successes to enhance visibility of the program and within the community.
• Complete appropriate trainings as directed by supervisor and attend agency staff and departmental meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Must be fluent in Spanish
• Experience with at-risk/high-risk youth (volunteer and/or paid) preferred
• Familiar with Windows XP software applications
• High level of customer service with significant experience working with external stakeholders/clients (specifically schools with the ability to build strong relationships for greater agency initiatives of stewardship)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills reflecting solid customer service both in-person and via the telephone
• Excellent public speaking skills with ability to engage a variety of audiences (including both high school volunteers and elementary aged youth).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment with heavy workload while exercising good judgment, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Maintains confidentiality throughout daily operations.
• Must have access to a reliable automobile, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

COMPETENCIES

Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first- hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and service; talks and acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationship with customers and gains their trust and respect; ensures customers feel they have been listened to; establishes credibility quickly.

Interpersonal Savvy
Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; practices active listening; builds constructive and effective relationships; deals effectively with diversity; uses diplomacy and tact; capable of diffusing difficult situations comfortably; manages frustration appropriately; is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease.

Active Listening
Is actively able to process information, listen to understand, and listen to learn; to listen and meet the needs of internal and external customers; handles and utilizes feedback effectively; listens with depth and thoughtfulness.

Foster Teamwork and Collaboration
Is successful in working with a team; fosters teamwork and participating in group activities; collaborating with others effectively and efficiently; establishes and maintains teamwork building activities; builds trust, respect, and rapport with the team; is an active player in Agency culture.

Conflict Resolution Skills (Internal & External)
Manage and resolves conflict in a healthy positive way; mediates conflicts with nonverbal communication skills, professionalism, focusing on the bigger picture and prioritizing and strengthening relationships; being respectful of others and their viewpoints; encouraging others to share their issues, clarify, restate, and validate any concerns and strategically resolve them.

Organizational Ability
Can marshal resources to get things done; orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and follows established process.

Results/Outcome Oriented
Can be counted on to meet goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; steadfastly pushes self and others for results; sets clear objectives and measures process and progress

Promotes Vision and Mission
Creates and communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; sees beyond today; sees possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally behind the vision; makes the vision shareable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environmental conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Routine office environment.
• Frequent independent travel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills. Job Description may be subject to change to meet the needs of the organization.

Your employment with BBBSOCIE will be “at will,” meaning that either you or BBBSOCIE may end your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause.