FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Community Engagement & Events
DIVISION: Resource Development (RD)
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
PAY GRADE: S4
PAY RANGE: $45,279 - $65,655
JOB SUMMARY
The Affinity Group Officer builds giving from the communities people choose to join because of something they share: Club alumni, service clubs like Rotary and Kiwanis, neighborhood associations, faith communities, giving circles, veterans groups, cultural and heritage associations, fraternity and sorority alumni chapters, and running, cycling, car, and fan clubs. Business coalitions and chambers are part of the mix, but the heart of this role is people who gather around a common interest, not a common employer. These groups are full of people who care about their community and want to do something about it together. This role gives them a clear, rewarding way to do it at a Club.
You will find the groups, earn a seat at their tables, bring them inside a Club, and turn that first visit into an annual gift, a sponsored project, a fundraiser in BGCAZ's name, or a volunteer team that keeps coming back. You will own a portfolio of affinity relationships from first meeting to renewal, and you will be the person each group thinks of when it hears "Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley."
You will be part of the Community Engagement and Events team and the larger Resource Development department, working side by side with colleagues in events, grants, corporate giving, and VIP donor stewardship. The role is a strong fit for someone early in a fundraising career who likes being in the room, follows up without being reminded, and wants to grow into a major gifts or community engagement leader.
JOB RESPONSBILITIES: Build the affinity portfolio (about 40%)
- Identifies, researches, and prioritizes community and affinity groups across the Valley and BGCAZ's statewide footprint: Club alumni; service clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist); neighborhood and HOA groups; faith communities; giving circles; veterans, retiree, and parent groups; cultural and heritage associations; Greek-letter alumni chapters; hobby, sports, and fan clubs. Business coalitions, chambers, and professional associations round out the portfolio.
- Manages a portfolio of affinity relationships from first contact through gift, recognition, and renewal.
- Shows up where each group gathers (member meetings, group rides and runs, neighborhood events, service days, luncheons) and become a familiar, trusted face. Match each group's shared passion to a Club or priority outcome it can call its own.
- Grows Club alumni engagement: finds alumni, reconnects them to their Club, and invites them to give, volunteer, and tell their story.
JOB RESPONSBILITIES: Raise the money (about 30%)
- Secures annual gifts, sponsored projects, and group fundraisers (third-party events, member drives, Club adoptions, Arizona tax credit drives) against an annual revenue goal.
- Prepares tailored proposals, presentations, and asks with support from the Sr. Director.
- Partners with the VIP Donor Stewardship, corporate, and grants teams so no donor or company and promising individuals move to the right portfolio.
JOB RESPONSBILITIES: Bring groups inside a Club (aabout 15%)
- Plans and hosts Club tours, service projects, and volunteer days that tie each group's time to a priority outcome.
- Supports Community Engagement and Events team events, including recruiting affinity groups as sponsors, tables, and volunteers.
JOB RESPONSBILITIES: Bring groups inside a Club (aabout 15%)
- Thanks every group promptly and personally, and report back on what its support made possible.
- Records every contact, move, gift, and next step in Raiser's Edge within two business days; keep portfolio files current in SharePoint.
- Tracks pipeline and results and share a monthly portfolio update with the Sr. Director.
- Writes about young people, families, and communities in BGCAZ's strength-based language and follow BGCAZ brand standards in every piece of communication.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1–3 years of experience building relationships toward a goal (fundraising, account management, membership development, or similar).
- Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and SKILLS: Required
- Experience in fundraising, sales, membership, alumni relations, or community outreach.
- Comfort speaking to groups and walking into a room of strangers.
- Strong writing: clear, warm, specific, and free of jargon.
- Organized follow-through across many relationships at once.
WORKING CONDITIONS and DRIVING
- Travel between Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Branches, schools and community sites is required. Must meet the insurance standards of BGC.
- Split between the office, Clubs, and community meetings; regular breakfast, lunch, and evening meetings tied to group schedules.
- Occasional weekend events and travel to Clubs outside the Valley.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup.
EXPECTATION of EXCELLENCE
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley supports a culture of excellence in all we do and all employees are expected to reflect these values in their daily responsibilities. To be sure we meet our obligations for high performance in all areas, we organize our goals and efforts under these 5 Pillars of Excellence:
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience building relationships toward a goal, such as fundraising, account management, or membership development
- Valid Arizona driver's license
- Experience in fundraising, sales, membership, alumni relations, or community outreach
- Comfort speaking to groups and entering unfamiliar environments
- Strong clear, warm, specific writing skills
- Organized follow-through across many relationships
- Ability to travel between Club branches, schools, and community sites
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup
What We Do
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