Development Executive, Operations

Greater St. Louis Area Council•Ladue, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Build a Career That Makes an Impact Are you looking to launch or grow your career in fundraising, nonprofit operations, donor engagement, and community impact? Greater St. Louis Area Scouting is seeking a motivated and relationship-oriented Development Executive, Operations to support fundraising and development initiatives that help deliver life-changing programs to youth throughout the St. Louis region. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, donor stewardship, grant management, project coordination, and community engagement. Working closely with development leadership, volunteers, donors, and community partners, you will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas of nonprofit development while helping advance our mission.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and an interest in developing expertise in fundraising, donor engagement, nonprofit operations, and project management.
Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups in both formal and informal settings.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Positive attitude, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
Relationship-focused and service-oriented.
Self-motivated with excellent time-management skills.
Professional, ethical, and dependable.
Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Associate degree and a minimum of five years of professional work experience OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be willing to accept and meet Scouting America leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
Must be at least 21 years of age unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.
Ability to travel for training and professional development opportunities, including occasional annual training programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit organizations, customer service, event coordination, volunteer management, hospitality, sales, or relationship-building roles is preferred.
Experience using CRM software such as Raiser's Edge NXT is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Canva preferred.
Nonprofit, fundraising, donor relations, sales, customer service, or business development experience is beneficial but not required.
A Scouting background is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain meaningful relationships with current donors and supporters.
Identify, cultivate, and engage prospective donors who are passionate about Scouting's mission.
Manage an assigned donor portfolio, helping supporters connect with and invest in local youth programs.
Assist with donor communications, stewardship efforts, acknowledgments, and recognition activities.
Support annual fundraising campaigns and special development initiatives.
Coordinate development projects, meetings, events, and communications.
Support donor database management, gift processing, reporting, and record maintenance.
Prepare meeting materials, donor correspondence, and campaign resources.
Track and report progress using established fundraising and engagement metrics.
Assist with grant applications, reports, and follow-up activities.
Coordinate timelines and ensure development projects stay on schedule.
Collaborate with leadership to support strategic fundraising priorities.
Represent Greater St. Louis Area Scouting at community events and networking opportunities.
Develop partnerships with community leaders, volunteers, businesses, and organizations.
Attend and support district and council events that advance fundraising and community impact.