With more than 7 million people, the Bay Area is a center of culture, education and commerce for the Pacific Rim.  But it is also home to more than 35,000 homeless men, women and children.

As the community’s largest provider of services to those who are homeless and impoverished, the Bay Area Rescue Mission, operating from Richmond, CA, offers people the help they need to build a brighter tomorrow.  Nearly half of the concentrated poverty neighborhoods in the Bay Area are in the East Bay.  This means over 150,000 extremely low-income people reside in 11 cities in Alameda County and 20 cities in Contra Costa County. 


Statement of Purpose

To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the homeless and needy and empower them to change their world.


Statement of Vision
 
To assist every homeless and impoverished person who comes to us in need by providing a holistic continuum of care environment.  From short-term emergency services through long-term live-in recovery programs and on to transitional living assistance, the Bay Area Rescue Mission’s innovative programs account for the fact that more than 80% of all graduates have remained successful.  Some of the key elements by which the Bay Area Rescue Mission presents the means and opportunity for real help and lasting hope include:

• Emergency Shelter and the provision of Meals and Clothing
• Long-term Residential Recovery Programs
• Educational and Vocational Training
• Life Skills Training
• Societal and Family Reconciliation
• Assistance in overcoming Financial and Legal Issues
• Assistance with Medical Care and Healthy Living
• Programs for Inner-City Children and Children of Rescue Mission Residential Programs
• Job Placement and Transitional Living

 
Additionally, the Bay Area Rescue Mission actively seeks to inform and involve the community through volunteerism, collaborative relationships, and community partnerships.
 
 
History
 
Since 1965, the Bay Area Rescue Mission has been dedicated to helping homeless and impoverished people of the Bay Area to overcome and break the cycle of homelessness.  Founder Larry Wattell partnered with people of compassion and launched the Rescue Mission by offering 12 beds for emergency shelter while providing 36 meals every day.
 
In 1972 the Rescue Mission expanded its efforts by adding emergency services for women and children.  By 1978, the Rescue Mission had reached capacity as the need for their Christian ministry and services continued to grow.  A new building was completed in 1980, housing a chapel, offices, a kitchen, and a dining room, as well as, additional lodging for men in BARM’s New Life Recovery Program.
 
In 1985, the Rescue Mission also built an emergency shelter for 150 women and children.  In 1990, the Rescue Mission built a new center to serve the needs of the community; this center included a food pantry and distribution center.  Today this center, receives more than $8,000,000 worth of donated food, clothing, furniture and other household items which are used at the Rescue Mission, distributed to the community’s near homeless or shared with 60 other organizations which help the homeless and impoverished both locally and internationally.
 
A few years later, a 13,000 square-foot building was donated to the Rescue Mission which enabled the Mission to enlarge its after-school programs for children and youth and to greatly expand its educational center for adults.
 
In 2000, an expansion and renovation project of the kitchen led to the establishment of a Culinary Arts Training Center.  This program allows members in the recovery program to receive college credit and earn culinary degrees.  In recent years, the Culinary Arts Program has received national recognition and enabled the Rescue Mission to launch additional educational and vocational programs.
 
Rev. John Anderson accepted the position as the new President/CEO of the Bay Area Rescue Mission on January 1, 2000.  During the previous six years, John had served the Bay Area Rescue Mission as the Director of Programs, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice-President of Development. For the past 20 years, he has witnessed the profound impact of the Rescue Mission.
 
In August of 1993 when Anderson arrived at the Rescue Mission, it had a donor base of 4,500 supporters and its annual donations totaled $900,000 in cash and $200,000 in in-kind goods. In 2013, the Rescue Mission had more than 18,500 active donors which contribute $4,850,000 in cash donations and $7,000,000 in in-kind donations.  The Bay Area Rescue Mission is the Bay Area’s largest privately funded organization dedicated to helping the homeless and impoverished.
 
“Although we are located in Richmond, a city of less than 100,000 people, we have taken the approach that the Greater Bay – San Francisco Area is our market area in terms of services and fundraising potential.  While there’s a challenge being in a community of less than 100,000 people, out of 276 rescue missions in the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions, we are the only one, in an area this small, with a total annual budget exceeding $13 million in 2014”
The statistics of homelessness in the Greater Bay Area are staggering.  Last year, BARM provided more than 1,450,000 meals and 87,965 nights’ lodging to the homeless in addition to the countless other services and assistance offered to those in need.  Yet, tragically, BARM was forced to turn away more than 4,000 homeless people because its facilities were too small to meet the need.
 
This nearly 50-year-old, faith-based, nonprofit organization recently embarked upon a capital campaign to raise $6 million in support of the new Bridge of Hope Center for Women & Children.  To better address the needs of this most vulnerable population,  BARM plans to build this new facility to provide life-saving services to an additional 150 women and children, including classrooms, counseling areas, a medical center, a rooftop recreational area and more by 2017.


The Opportunity:  Vice President of Development
 
The Vice President of Development directs and administers the fundraising programs and is responsible for the implementation of strategic plans to achieve its annual campaign objectives, in prayer and dependence on Jesus Christ.  Reporting directly to the President/CEO, she/he will develop and create fundraising strategies, communicate BARM’s vision and purpose, and, secure critical support and resources to fulfill and advance its mission.
 
This senior-level staff member works closely with the President/CEO and is responsible to direct, develop and administer resource development initiatives, while upholding, promoting and encouraging, in word and deed, the organizational culture and core values.  This position will direct, develop and manage the efforts of the Development staff to ensure all aspects of the Department are fully optimized, to ensure successful outcomes of all fundraising activities.  The next Vice President of Development will be devoted to serving BARM’s mission and the community, ultimately furthering the profound impact of its Christian ministry throughout the Bay Area in the larger San Francisco, California region.

 
Primary Performance Objectives
 
 Leadership and Team Management

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships to create greater awareness of BARM and the new Bridge of Hope Center for Women & Children, and forge new partnerships that will result in greater support and community engagement.
• Contribute insight to the development of strategies to grow awareness, revenue and overall organizational positioning within the larger Bay Area community.
• Lead the annual budget development process in partnership with the President/CEO and oversee the administration of the Development Department’s budget and related areas.
• Analyze, synthesize and generate reports to track key development activities and results (ongoing and new).
• Ensure ethical and appropriate financial administration of contributed income, including overseeing the donor and prospect records and the grants management process.
• Maintain consistent reporting on key departmental metrics and ensure responsible and efficient use of all organizational resources.
• Provide collaborative leadership in maintaining a positive and productive working relationship among the senior and other staff teams, partner organizations and volunteers.

Fund Development  

• Plan, organize and implement a comprehensive, ongoing, forward-thinking, strategically- driven fund development program for BARM’s annual fund and the new Bridge of Hope Center for Women & Children capital campaign.
• Conduct ongoing individual community-focused fundraising programs that incorporate annual giving, major and planned gifts, corporate and foundation grants, direct mail and capital fund appeals, and, special events.
• Build, nurture and cultivate relationships with current donors, prospective donors, volunteers, local community supporters and potential funding partners, including Foundations, Corporations, churches and individuals.
• Provide assistance to the President/CEO, the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors in efforts to generate funds through stewardship, advocacy and community outreach.
• Research and develop initiatives to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward donors and prospects; build a donor portfolio consisting of annual contributions of 6- and 7-figure gifts, and manage individual cultivation and solicitation plans.
• Assist the President/CEO and the Board of Directors in their own prospect development and management.
• Provide strategic leadership to BARM’s efforts to effectively communicate the mission, goals and accomplishments to donors, prospective donors, and the broader community.

 
Staff, Board and Community Relations

• Attend Staff and Community meetings as a BARM “voice” of philanthropy and a representative of the Bridge of Hope Capital Campaign. Conduct intentional and deliberate outreach strategies to engage community leadership in this initiative.
• Identify vehicles to involve leadership and general volunteers in philanthropy and community-based roles.
• Assist the President/CEO in the promotion and training of the Board of Directors’ involvement and participation in all philanthropic initiatives.
• Participate in staff and committee meetings, as well as other forums, on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in Board Meetings at the request of the President/CEO.
• Interface regularly with city, state, national, and international organizations and agencies to increase organizational awareness and standing.

 
The Qualified Candidate
 
The Bay Area Rescue Mission is seeking an experienced and accomplished Christian fundraising professional to build and lead the philanthropic initiatives for the organization, including the Bridge of Hope Center for Women & Children capital campaign.  Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this individual will be self-motivated, results-oriented, creative, resourceful, entrepreneurial, highly energetic, and intelligent, with exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to appreciate and encourage a team perspective.  A strong working knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area philanthropic marketplace will add tremendous value to the qualifications the candidate brings.  A servant leader, she/he will be an expert at staff management and leadership, and goal-oriented with demonstrated ability to head the department and support a highly effective team in cultivating relationships with donors and other important community stakeholders.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a deeply committed Christian and dynamic development professional with a compelling desire to grow BARM’s contributed income base to enable the organization to meet the growing needs of homeless individuals in the Bay Area of northern California.  The successful candidate will be collaborative, compassionate and invested in achieving BARM’s short- and long-term fundraising goals.
 
Specific Requirements Include:

• Mission-driven with a dedication and passion for making a difference in people’s lives.
• Minimum 7-10 years of successful experience in a fundraising/development leadership role.
• 5+ years with progressive leadership responsibilities in a supervisory capacity as head of a department or managing a multi-person team.
• A successful track record in developing and executing revenue generating programs, including capital campaigns.
• Gifted communicator, possessing excellent verbal, written and presentational skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in financial management, stewardship, and developing strategies to successfully increase revenue, including meeting/exceeding fundraising goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management Administration, or, related field. Master’s degree and/or CFRE designation preferred.
• Proven success with fundraising and a strong working knowledge of the Bay Area – San Francisco’s philanthropic market preferred.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of issues regarding homeless, rescue, and funding environments on a local and national level.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and donor database management systems, preferably Raiser’s Edge.

 
Personal Attributes and Values required by BARM:

• Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a deep desire to serve Him.
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with BARM’s Qualifications for Employment.
• Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and be passionate about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.
• Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners.
• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions, and, demonstrates an excellent integrity.
• Flexible, cooperative spirit.

The Bay Area Rescue Mission is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, evangelical Christian ministry.  As such, employees must share the BARM Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.  Employees must also adhere to the Bay Area Rescue Mission Employee Handbook.  This position also requires a Conflict of Interest Statement and a Confidentiality Statement.  As a religious, nonprofit organization, the Bay Area Rescue Mission is exempt from Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as it relates to discrimination because of religious beliefs under a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification. 
BARM offers a competitive salary with generous benefits.


To Apply
 
The search is being managed by Heather Eddy, CFRE, President and CEO of Alford Executive Search.  To apply, candidates should submit their cover letter and resume and complete the online application at http://alfordexecutivesearch.com. No applications will be accepted via email. Questions may be addressed to Kathrene Wales at kwales@alfordexecutivesearch.com.
 
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