TITLE: Development Director

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Classification/FLSA Status : Regular, Exempt

LOCATION : Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

This mid-level gift officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors, assisting in planning and implementing activities to fund Girl Scouts Gateway Council. The incumbent is responsible for working with the prospect research associate and developing and executing fundraising strategies that increase donor retention rates, increase giving per donor, and lift mid-level donors into a major gifts portfolio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Be a champion for the mission of Girls Scouts Gateway Council, communicating impact and messaging to the donor community.

Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors ($500-$2,500) to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward supporters in strategic collaboration with operational leaders for Council Programs

Manage mid-level giving including personalized renewal, upgrades, acquisition, and acknowledgment processes.

Develop and test effective strategies to acquire new mid-level donors, retain current donors, upgrade contributions per donor, and feed high potential mid-level donors into a pipeline

Work within the database to track communication and donor activity and assist in analyzing data to inform and prioritize individuals and strategies.

Actively participate in the creation of fundraising activities and events

Meet individual goals as well as helping the team reach group revenue goals.

Assist in development of written copy and coordination of images for use in cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation activities.

Primary focus in Walton and Okaloosa Counties

Relationships

This position reports to the Chief Development Officer. The incumbent interacts regularly with executive leadership, team members from throughout the Council, key volunteers, Girls Scout members and donors. The position requires travel to various GSGC sites throughout the Panhandle and Northern Florida

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a related field other combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

· Five- Seven years’ experience in fundraising with proven track record in annual giving work or similar philanthropic experience

· Exceptional ability to create and maintain personal relationships in a variety of settings, including individually and in groups, in formal and informal settings, and in a customer-service driven environment.

· Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to develop, write, and edit copy and content for donor appeals and stewardship communications for a variety of alumni segments, with diverse representation in mind, via multiple platforms and media.

· Strong analytic skills and attention to detail

· Reliable transportation between GSGC locations throughout Florida

Preferred Experience

Experience with Bloomerang or similar fundraising systems

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to withstand:

1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

2. Operate office equipment manually.

3. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds at times.

Core Competencies:

· Business First Mindset

· Relational Intelligence

· Critical Thinker

· Financial Acumen

· Learning and Innovation

· Social Justice and Inclusion (DEI)

· Communicator

· Customer Centric

· Digital, Virtual and Technical Proficiency

· Leadership and Stewardship

*Registration as a member of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council required

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Flexible work from home options available.