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 thrive on cultivating meaningful relationships internally and externally— with local business leaders, influencers, community partners, philanthropists, and diverse personalities. These connections don’t intimidate you; they energize you. You lead with maturity, humility, and strategy, and you believe in building stronger communities through collective effort.

You’re a hunter. You love the challenge of uncovering new revenue streams and introducing fresh supporters to our mission. You model this behavior to your team and cultivate a culture of winning. You have a remarkable track record. You’ve led successful teams that delivered measurable results, driving impact and growth. Your experience was built on the wisdom and creativity needed to excel in this role.

You’re a strategic thinker. You bring the foresight and social intelligence to build scalable models that leverage our brand, relationships, and assets to meet ambitious goals. You know how to empower a team for success. You’re an innovator. You thrive in fast-paced, inventive environments, always looking for new ways to connect people with the impact of their gifts. You embrace change and champion creativity.

You’re a closer. Confident in making the ask, unafraid of “no,” and skilled at selling ideas and closing deals. You model poise, professionalism, and resilience—for yourself and your team. You understand the value of investors. You make everyone feel special and inspired by what we do. You create unique experiences for donors, ensuring they feel appreciated and engaged, and you expect the same from your team.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the VP of Development, the Regional Deputy Director of Development will play a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission in the Inland Empire. This role leads and supports strategic efforts to secure and sustain financial resources through comprehensive fundraising strategies. You will oversee donor acquisition, cultivation, stewardship, major gift solicitation, corporate partnerships, and special events. Success requires building strong relationships with donors, the regional board, and stakeholders, while motivating and mentoring a development team (including the Associate Director of Development). The ideal candidate has a proven fundraising track record, strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and deep passion for our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

❑ Fundraising Strategy & Vision
• Co-create, implement, and communicate comprehensive fundraising strategies with the VP of Development to drive both immediate and long-term growth.
• Establish infrastructure to support ambitious fundraising goals.

❑ Leadership
• Inspire and mentor the Inland Empire development team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Build and strengthen the Regional Board to support fundraising initiatives.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy.

❑ Goal Setting & Accountability
• Set and deliver ambitious yet achievable goals for the regional team.
• Establish and be accountable for KPIs and metrics, track progress, and hold team accountable with constructive feedback and support.

❑ Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with departments across the regional and HQ offices to leverage resources and align goals.
• Provide consistent updates to the VP of Development, CEO, Senior Leadership, Board, and colleagues on progress and opportunities.

❑ Donor Stewardship & Major Gifts
• Re-engage lapsed donors and cultivate ongoing loyalty among existing donors.
• Build relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporations to secure significant contributions.

❑ Special Events & Campaigns
• Lead planning and execution of fundraising events (gala, golf tournaments, donor cultivation events).
• Partner with Marketing and Development on annual campaigns (direct mail, digital giving, and appeals).

❑ Strategic Partnerships & Planned Giving
• Cultivate corporate and community partnerships to drive sponsorships, donations, and volunteer recruitment.
• Execute planned giving programs, securing long-term commitments through bequests and other vehicles.

❑ Board & Volunteer Engagement
• Engage board members and fundraising committees to leverage their networks and secure resources.

❑ Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance, donor trends, and projections.
• Maintain donor databases (Salesforce, fundraising software) with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards in all fundraising activities.

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 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: 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.