Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Best Buddies International
Job overview
The Director, Mission Advancement at Best Buddies International leads volunteer infrastructure, event development, fundraising, and local program management to advance the organization's mission for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves building volunteer networks, managing state events, securing grants, supporting program participants and volunteers, training chapter leaders, managing advisory boards, overseeing fundraising activities, developing public awareness strategies, and maintaining operational communication and records.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $70,000 to $75,000 with a comprehensive benefits program including financial security, health and wellness, and time off.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or 4 years relevant experience, 3-5 years fundraising and volunteer/board experience, strong communication and project management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems, and must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD.
Work environment and culture
Best Buddies International values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment dedicated to ending isolation for people with IDD.
Company information
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through friendship, employment, leadership, and support programs worldwide.
Team overview
The Director reports to the State Director with no direct reports initially but may recruit and supervise staff as needed.
Job location and travel
Candidates must live in or near the Roaring Fork Valley area in Colorado, including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Carbondale, Snowmass, Rifle, or Aspen, with travel and evening/weekend work required.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines program development, volunteer management, fundraising, and marketing within a nonprofit dedicated to IDD advocacy, requiring local community engagement and leadership.
Company overview
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, the organization has grown to operate in all 50 U.S. states and over 50 countries worldwide. Best Buddies generates revenue through fundraising events, corporate partnerships, grants, and donations. A key historical milestone includes the expansion of their programs to include e-Buddies, a virtual friendship program, and the Best Buddies Jobs program, which secures competitive, integrated employment for people with IDD.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in volunteer management, fundraising, and event planning, emphasizing your ability to build and support volunteer infrastructure within a state or regional context.
Emphasize skills in donor cultivation, grant research and writing, and managing advisory boards or committees, as these are key responsibilities for this role.
Apply through multiple channels including Best Buddies International's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant nonprofit job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in State Operations or Mission Advancement divisions at Best Buddies International, using ice breakers like commenting on recent state events or expressing enthusiasm for their mission to promote inclusion for individuals with IDD.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'volunteer infrastructure,' 'fundraising,' 'grant opportunities,' 'advisory board management,' 'project management,' and 'Raisers Edge' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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