Board Member – Fundraising & Development (Voting Director)

Overview

The Board Member – Fundraising & Development serves as a voting member of the Bloom Again Foundation Board of Directors and provides strategic leadership and oversight related to fundraising strategy, donor engagement, resource development, and revenue sustainability.

This role strengthens the Board’s governance capacity by supporting diversified funding streams, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring ethical and compliant fundraising practices aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.

This is a volunteer governance position. The Fundraising & Development Board Member does not function as staff development personnel but provides high-level strategic guidance, accountability oversight, and partnership in advancing revenue growth.

Role Purpose

To advance Bloom Again’s financial sustainability by strengthening fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, and long-term resource development infrastructure.

Core Governance Responsibilities

• Uphold fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience.
• Participate in board votes and strategic deliberations.
• Actively engage in fundraising and donor cultivation efforts.
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization in the community.
• Meet and model the annual 'Give or Get' contribution requirement.

Primary Fundraising & Development Responsibilities

1. Fundraising Strategy & Planning

• Advise on the development of an annual fundraising plan aligned with the strategic plan.
• Support identification of diversified revenue streams including individual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and events.
• Assist in setting realistic revenue goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Support cultivation and stewardship of major donors and corporate partners.
• Leverage personal and professional networks to expand donor pipelines.
• Participate in donor meetings, cultivation events, and follow-up engagement.
• Advise on donor recognition and acknowledgment practices.

Grant Development & Institutional Funding

• Provide strategic input on grant positioning and funding alignment.
• Support identification of prospective foundation and corporate funders.
• Review grant proposals at a high level for strategic alignment and impact framing.

Fundraising Compliance & Accountability

• Ensure fundraising practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advise on transparency and reporting standards for donor communications.
• Support oversight of fundraising-related reporting to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Development Infrastructure & Capacity Building

• Advise on development systems, donor tracking, and CRM processes.
• Support establishment of fundraising policies and procedures.
• Assist in evaluating return on investment (ROI) for fundraising initiatives.

Collaboration

The Board Member – Fundraising & Development collaborates closely with the Co-Presidents, Treasurer, Governance Chair, and Executive Director (upon appointment). Fundraising strategy updates and revenue performance metrics are incorporated into quarterly board reporting and annual planning discussions.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, development strategy, philanthropy, or nonprofit revenue growth.
• Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, grant development, or corporate partnerships.
• Understanding of nonprofit financial sustainability and ethical fundraising standards.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commitment to mission-driven leadership and community impact.

Term of Service

Standard board term of 2–3 years, renewable upon board approval, as defined in the Bylaws.

Expected time commitment: 6–10 hours per month, including meetings, preparation, and donor engagement.

Performance & Accountability

• Evaluated annually as part of the Board’s self-assessment process.
• Expected to actively contribute to fundraising growth and board engagement.
• Support measurable revenue goals aligned with Bloom Again’s sustainability plan.

Strategic Plan Alignment (2025–2028)

Goal 2: Build Board Capacity and Operational Infrastructure

Goal 4: Increase Sustainable Funding