Fund Development Gifts Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee a portfolio comprising individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects.

• Design and implement strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention to enhance philanthropic contributions.

• Conduct visits, meetings, presentations, and engagement activities with donors to foster meaningful relationships and secure donations.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and volunteer leaders in developing strategies for major gift cultivation and solicitation.

• Assist with planned giving, endowment, and legacy giving projects as assigned.

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new donor prospects through research, networking, and community outreach initiatives.

• Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, gift agreements, and stewardship reports.

• Oversee the Fund Development Coordinator to ensure effective donor engagement and successful fundraising operations.

• Formulate and execute strategies to obtain philanthropic support for the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong grasp of fundraising principles, donor engagement, and best practices in stewardship.

• Availability to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, with potential for weekend and evening work.

• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking abilities.

• At least 3-5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or nonprofit management.

• Capability to inspire philanthropic contributions through impactful communication and storytelling.

• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Analytical skills for interpreting fundraising data and performance metrics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Options.

• Dental Insurance.

• Medical Insurance.

• Retirement Savings.

• Paid Vacation (15 days/year).

• Paid Sick Time (12 days/year).

• Paid Holidays (12/year).

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Student Loans).

• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks).

• Paid Accident Insurance.