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 development, state events, fundraising, and local program management to advance the organization's mission for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves expanding programs in schools and communities, supporting volunteers, training chapter leaders, managing fundraising activities including events and grants, overseeing marketing efforts, recruiting staff, and maintaining operational communications 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 equivalent experience, 3-5 years in fundraising and volunteer/board management, strong writing and presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases, project management skills, and comfort engaging with individuals with IDD.
Career development
The position offers leadership opportunities with potential for staff supervision as the budget and team grow, supporting professional growth within the nonprofit sector.
Work environment and culture
Best Buddies values diversity, equity, inclusion, and fosters an inclusive environment dedicated to ending isolation for people with IDD, emphasizing community involvement and advocacy.
Company information
Best Buddies International is a leading nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities and ending isolation for 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities through friendship, employment, and leadership programs.
Team overview
The Director reports to the State Director and works with volunteers, advisory boards, and committees but has no direct reports initially.
Job location and travel
Candidates must reside in the Roaring Fork Valley or nearby areas in Colorado, with travel and evening/weekend work required.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines program development, fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing within a mission-driven nonprofit focused on inclusion and advocacy for individuals with IDD.
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 infrastructure and lead statewide initiatives in line with Best Buddies International’s mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Emphasize skills in donor cultivation, grant writing, advisory board management, and your proficiency with database systems like Raisers Edge and Bene, as well as your project management and persuasive communication abilities as outlined in the job description.
Apply through multiple channels including Best Buddies International’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you meet the geographic requirement of residing in the Roaring Fork Valley or nearby areas.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of the State Operations and Programs division or current Directors at Best Buddies International, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent state events, asking about volunteer engagement strategies, or expressing your passion for advancing inclusion for people with IDD.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'volunteer infrastructure,' 'fundraising,' 'grant opportunities,' 'advisory board management,' 'project management,' and 'Raisers Edge' to pass initial screenings effectively.
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