What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Development Manager position at Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama?
The Fund Development Manager plays a key role in supporting the financial sustainability of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama by managing sponsored event fundraising and coordination, and assisting with other fundraising initiatives and donor relations. The person in this position helps secure funding from corporations, foundations, and partner agencies, ensuring continued support for the mission of GSNCA and its programs. In addition, this person maintains and updates the donor database for GSNCA. The ideal candidate is an organized and proactive professional who thrives in relationship-building, event management, and corporate and community relations.
Responsibilities for the person in this position include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and manage corporate sponsorship strategies to secure funding for program events, membership community outreach programs, cookie program, and training events.
- Create donor and sponsor packets and meet with prospective donors.
- Identify and cultivate corporate sponsors and community partners to support Girl Scout programming through financial contributions and in-kind donations.
- Maintain accurate records of proposals and supporting documentation, updating the fund development calendar with timelines for submission and reporting deadlines.
- Collaborate with the Chief Development and Communications Office to prioritize donor cultivation, including creating donor portfolios and call lists to solicit major gifts through personal meetings and stewardship activities.
- Attend partner agency community events, monthly/quarterly meetings, campaign kickoffs, and other partner initiatives as requested, securing representation if unavailable.
- Facilitate tours of Girl Scout DreamLab and camp properties for donors and beneficiaries to demonstrate the impact of donations, deepen donor commitment, and encourage use of such properties for partner events (ie: conferences, annual meetings, special events, etc.).
Qualifications, skills, and competencies for the ideal candidate are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising
- Strong communication skills with the ability to craft compelling messages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software.
- Ability to travel within North-Central Alabama and occasionally work evenings or weekends as required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diplomatically and effectively with diverse groups.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances with flexibility and responsiveness.
- Upholds confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Demonstrates critical and creative thinking to solve problems efficiently.
- Strong understanding of fundraising principles and solicitation techniques.
- Passion for and commitment to the mission and values of the Girl Scout Movement.
- Exceptional ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Benefits with Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama include, but are not limited to:
- Medical insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays to include two floating holidays per year and annual closure between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
- HYBRID location - two days per week expected in one of several offices or at one of several camp properties located throughout the 36-county council footprint; remainder of work week is remote or spent at fund development events or trainings
Interested candidates please send your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Anna Ogburn at aogburn@girlscoutsnca.org.