Development Director

Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts Of America • Fargo, ND

285d • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the Northern Lights Council's Director CEO/Scout Executive, the Entry-Level Development Director will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the Council's donor solicitation program including annual and major gifts, foundations and grants, special fundraising events, and gift planning. Additionally, the Development Director will be responsible for strengthening the implementation of comprehensive stewardship strategies for donors at all levels. This position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic fundraising professional who is eager to participate in the evolution of the fundraising programs at the Northern Lights Council. The Northern Lights Council serves more than 7,000 Scouts and volunteer leaders in four states, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota. The council headquarters is in Fargo, ND. This person would work in our office in Fargo or Bismarck.

Requirements

• Preliminary work experience in fundraising.
• Some experience in engaging volunteers in events to support a group or organization.
• Bachelor's degree.
• An enthusiastic interest and eagerness to learn about fundraising.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; negotiation skills; and the ability to deal with complex concepts and ambiguity.
• Commitment to collaboration and the ability to work well both independently and collectively with other team members.
• Technical/digital competence, including data analytics and report generation.
• Excellent and mature judgment.
• Possess interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact effectively with donors and high-level volunteers.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including local and regional visits, and work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Must be willing to accept and meet the Scouting America leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.

Nice To Haves

• A Scouting background is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the CEO/Scout Executive to pursue a coordinated and strategic program of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual and major gift prospects and donors.
• Executes a series of annual fundraising events to successful completion.
• Recruit, train, inspire and staff volunteer committees of the fundraising events.
• Provides staff support to the Board of Directors for all development-related issues.
• Implement and strengthen existing, comprehensive annual giving strategy that includes personal solicitation, direct mail, and fundraising events management.
• Documents contacts and strategies through the prospect tracking module of the Blackbaud CRM.
• Adds to the policies and procedures for accepting, recording, and acknowledging gifts.
• Participates fully as a Council team member, attending full staff meetings, professional development activities, and other staff meetings as appropriate.
• Supports strategic operating plans for the Council as directed by the CEO/Scout Executive.
• Participate in Council events to cultivate relationships with donors, prospects, key volunteers, and all internal partners.
• Pursues professional growth activities with the approval and support of the CEO/Scout Executive.
• Develop an alumni list for the council.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $60k and based on experience.
• Major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death.
• Defined contribution retirement plan.
• Compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses.
• Council vehicle for work travel.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Fourteen holiday observances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree