Manager Corporate and Foundation Philanthropic Fundraising

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager Corporate and Foundation Philanthropic Fundraising to join our dynamic organization. In this role, you will play a crucial part in advancing our mission by fostering and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and major donors and prospects with the capacity to make leadership gifts to Scouting and close legacy gifts. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising and capable of developing innovative strategies to increase our funding base. You will manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation donors, ensuring that all relationships are nurtured to maximize their potential for giving using an organized donor tracking system. This position requires exceptional communication and negotiation skills to enhance our outreach efforts and expand our donor network. As a leader in our fundraising team, you will play a key role in shaping our overall fundraising strategy, identifying new funding opportunities, and ensuring that we meet or exceed our fundraising goals. If you are driven by results and eager to make a difference in a thriving environment, we invite you to apply and help us further our mission through innovative philanthropic partnerships. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy. Remote work optional.

• Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, and manages contacts of individual prospects using an organized donor tracking system.
• Coordinates and directs recognition and stewardship strategy of major donors.
• Develops personal relationships with high-end philanthropic prospects and major donors with the capacity to make major, leadership gifts to Scouting, coordinates and closes the gifts.
• Prepares reports and plans for follow-up for the relationship cultivation strategy of major donors.
• Manages, coaches, and develops a development team of professionals to achieve their donation targets.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of: Strong knowledge of the philanthropic sector, as well as the various laws and regulations affecting them. Business acumen and strategic planning. Understanding of charitable tax legislation and other pertinent gift-planning regulations.
• Skill in: Coaching and developing others. Proficient writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to gather and organize information appropriately. Excellent customer service and communication skills (listening, interpersonal, oral, and written). A high degree of professionalism, confidence and flexibility that allows the incumbent to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, clients, and colleagues of diverse backgrounds. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to effectively utilize proprietary software. Compelling communication; building partnerships; and building customer loyalty. Strong planning and implementation skills; research and synthesizing abilities. High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Ability to: Energize the organization and guide team success. Excellent ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple competing assignments and responsibilities. Excellent ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with staff, members of the community, elected officials, the media, colleagues in other foundations, and members of the nonprofit sector.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

• 8 years of experience in donation and prospect management.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• Interest in philanthropy and the non-profit community preferred.

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information.
• Hearing acuity for verbal communication, conversations, face-to-face interactions, and/or responses via telephone and telephone systems.
• Speaking ability for general communication and ability to clearly enunciate in conversations with others.

This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Preferences: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and or a Master’s degree in Business or Communications.

Scouting America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and Scouting America holiday observances.

Since 1910, Scouting America has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. Scouting America promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!