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Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Fund Development (DOD) leads the strategic direction and overall management of fundraising operations across individual, corporate, foundation, and public funding sources. The DOD leverages her/his expertise and proven results in fundraising to build and lead a dynamic team that manages annual and planned giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation relations. The DOD also effectively leads a fund development board committee as well as stewardship strategies among donors, the CEO, and the Board of Directors.
As a member of the leadership team, she/he ensures the development and success of the council by instilling a culture of philanthropy, coordinating fund development, contributing to strategic planning, and addressing development opportunities within the organization.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, the DOD contributes to strategic visioning by ensuring that public and private funding and community awareness and engagement strategies support the long-term direction set by the CEO and Board of Directors.
At Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH SALARY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED!
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a comprehensive strategic development program that integrates fund development with the Council’s communications and community engagement activities.
- Develop and implement strategy and plans (annual) to achieve the Council's fundraising goals. Create and execute best practices in moves management for building and managing a pipeline of support and stream-line scalable results.
- Develop and manage annual fund development plans including revenue sources and strategies for each category of giving.
- Generate and manage major gifts, planned giving, and corporate campaigns, including identifying prospects, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention.
- Develop and manage personal leadership donor portfolio and support CEO and Board with their portfolios.
- Develop and oversee individual giving strategies, including appeals and electronic solicitations, stewardship, and retention.
- Oversee grant, foundation, corporate, and government applications, stewardship, and reporting.
- Develop and manage special events. Develop timely and successful (logistics and financial goals achieved) fundraising and engagement events. Leverage existing events to ensure maximum financial capacity.
- Develop activities for engagement with Lifetime Members and Girl Scout alumnae.
- Develop and install processes that promote clear communication and the healthy flow of information with staff and Board. Ensure everyone in the organization understands his/her role in fund development and community building.
- Evaluate and report to the CEO the results of development activities regularly.
- Understand and deploy quality and process improvement techniques and utilize data-driven decision-making.
- Coach staff and Board on their accountabilities for identifying and cultivating prospective donors within their networks and for stewarding existing donors.
- Analyze donor tracking system and make recommendations to replace or retain the system. If replacement is the recommendation, supervise the transition from one system to the next.
- Oversee the donor management tracking system and its integrity by ensuring the appropriate data is continually collected, maintained, and utilized.
- Support staff activities to grow the Council's community of support through building the alumnae network and cadre of development/communications volunteers and advocates.
- Seek and accept opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Ensure that diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the daily work of the position.
- Provides ongoing coaching, training, support as well as an atmosphere that encourages open and direct communication for direct reports.
Additional Job Responsibilities
· Perform other duties, as required, by the CEO.
Minimum Qualifications
- Belief in and passion for Girl Scouts' work and long-term vision are essential.
- Proven results in corporate, major gifts, individual giving, planned giving, and event fundraising.
- Demonstrated experience researching, cultivating, soliciting, and securing a loyal customer base.
- Existing business and donor relationships within the Long Island market.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fundraising expertise and senior management experience required (7+ years minimum).
- with nonprofit organizations preferred.
- Senior-level leadership experience demonstrating results-orientation, systems, and strategic thinking skills, and the ability to manage change and thrive and contribute in a demanding, team-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and Board.
- Experience with budget development and management.
- Commitment to communicate openly with all partners, listen well, and learn from others.
- Experience in building relationships and communicating with diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural and economic norms of a diverse region.
- Solid computer competence with Microsoft Office Suite and fund development software programs.
- Ability to travel to GSSC office sites within the Council's jurisdiction.
- Registered member of Girl Scouts.
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, marketing, communications, organizational development, nonprofit management, or related field.
Compensation and Benefits
GSSC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan with an annual compensation commensurate with experience. In addition, an attractive benefits package is available and includes medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability and life insurance as well as a desirable paid time off program. Employees are also eligible for a 403(b) savings plan.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH SALARY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED!
How To Apply
Please apply though the link below or contact Ildalisa at idiaz@gssc.us