Business Analytics Director manages and oversees business analytics projects and processes to provide data-driven insights related to business performance used to advise and develop strategies for operational improvements and future business initiatives. Utilizes KPIs, business performance data, industry trends, competitor intelligence, and customer information to develop analytical tools, reports, and models across the organization to inform and support decision-making. Being a Business Analytics Director consults with stakeholders to understand the business model, objectives, issues, and challenges that analytics can support. Develops standards and collection processes to support robust analytics and reporting data pipelines. Additionally, Business Analytics Director builds teams with statistical methods, modeling, analytical methodologies, and data analysis skills to support the business. Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, statistics or a quantitative field. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Business Analytics Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Business Analytics Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Women’s Business Development Council
Director of Development
Position Announcement
Scion Executive Search (www.scionexecutivesearch.com) has been retained to conduct the search
for a Director of Development for the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC), a
nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to thrive in business across the state of
Connecticut.
Over the past twenty-five years, WBDC has helped more than 18,000 women across 169 towns in
Connecticut become successful entrepreneurs and business owners. WBDC’s services are in high
demand, especially in light of the pandemic’s impact on local economies and businesses. The
incoming Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts for the organization and work to
expand unrestricted revenue to support team and program growth. This role will closely partner
with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to strengthen relationships with external stakeholders and
donors across the state.
This full-time opportunity is for immediate hire. The organization has moved to a hybrid model
with two days in-office work and three days remote work. Some travel across the state is expected.
This is an amazing leadership opportunity to work with a driven, highly motivated, and engaged
team to provide the tools and resources to help women thrive in business.
ABOUT WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (WBDC):
Did you know? U.S. women-owned businesses are growing 5x the national average for all
businesses. If U.S. women-owned businesses were their own country, they would have the 5th
largest GDP in the world!
WBDC is dedicated to supporting women in achieving economic equity through a multifaceted
approach of education, funding, and professional development. With three offices across the
state, WBDC has been leading entrepreneurial and financial trainings for women in Connecticut
since 1997. WBDC’s connection to and impact on local businesses positioned them well to seize
new opportunities and continue to play an important role in the post pandemic economic
revitalization. Thanks to their driven and passionate team—the organization has ramped up
trainings, services, and resources to meet rising business needs.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and working closely with the CEO, the incoming
Director of Development will create and deploy a fundraising strategy to achieve WBDC’s strategic
plan, including growing and diversifying sustainable funding streams for the organization and
planning for WBDC’s upcoming 25th anniversary. Leveraging great relationship-building and
prospect-cultivation skills, this role will have a heavily external-facing component; a key
responsibility of the Director of Development will be to attract funders and other stakeholders to
the work and impact of WBDC and seize on new opportunities and partnerships. WBDC is viewed
as a specialist in business and economic policy across the state and is regularly called upon by
members of the legislature and governor. Knowledge of the workings of municipal, state, and
federal government and public policy, along with experience with government grants, will be
essential to the incoming leader’s success in the first 6 months.
The Director of Development will lead a team of three, including a Development Manager,
Development/Marketing Assistant, and Grant Writer Consultant. Additionally, this incoming leader
will manage vendor relations to include a long-time event fundraising consultant. WBDC’s current
budget is close to $4M, and its revenue is primarily comprised of federal and state grants, event
earnings and sponsorships, and individual donations. This role will work to diversify WBDC’s
portfolio, focusing on areas of opportunity for the organization such as building out an individual
giving program. This will require performing research and outreach to initiate and then cultivate
new relationships, networks, and partnerships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Development is an integral member of WBDC’s leadership team and oversees all
fundraising and development functions for the organization to include a diverse portfolio of
revenue sources. This leader works closely with the CFO to ensure funding is identified and applied
across organizational functions, and with the program team to ensure programmatic
commitments are achieved. This individual works closely with the Board and the Board
Development Committee to fundraise and educate the community about WBDC’s work and
impact across the state of Connecticut.
In addition to serving as the development and fundraising expert, this role will guide, motivate,
and lead a cohesive and high-functioning development team, creating and improving processes
along the way and ensuring each team member understands their impact on the organization’s
mission.
Responsibilities of this role include:
communication efforts targeted towards individual, foundation, corporate, and
government stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
WBDC is looking for a multifaceted, independent, driven, and passionate Director of Development
who can diversify the organization’s revenue and position its budget for growth. The ideal
candidate will be a great communicator and strategist, leveraging an entrepreneurial spirit to
research, reach out to, and cultivate new relationships with new partners on behalf of the
organization. Some of the qualifications for this role include:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make significant impact leading WBDC’s
development efforts and driving its mission to support women entrepreneurs!
In addition to a competitive base salary between $120,000 to $130,000, WBDC offers bonus
potential based on goal achievement and organizational performance. WBDC also offers a
competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; 15 days of paid time
off (PTO) to start; after one year of employment, an additional 5 days of PTO and an additional
paid week off during the winter holidays; 16 paid holidays; the opportunity to contribute to a
401(k) retirement plan; life and long-term disability insurance; the option to work a compressed
week (e.g., half-days on Fridays); and more in a supportive and flexible working environment.
This is an opportunity and mission that will inspire you daily!
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) has retained the services of Scion Executive
Search, a national executive search firm specializing in recruitment for mission-driven
organizations, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration please
apply with your resume and cover letter formatted in Microsoft Word via:
http://www.scionstaffing.com/job/8063
Please address applications to:
Rebecca Lerol, Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and
continue a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is a national, award-winning executive search firm. Since 2006, we have
successfully placed hundreds of exceptional leaders with incredible mission-driven organizations.
Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the
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We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Executive Search Firms and the Best
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other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and
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