Development Specialist (Fundraising & Grant Writing)

Girl Scouts of Utah • Murray, UT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Girl Scouts of Utah and help power our mission through impactful fundraising! We’re looking for a detail-driven storyteller and relationship-builder to support grants, donors, and campaigns that make a difference.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Proven experience (2+ years) of professional grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work as a full-time staff member, with a dynamic schedule which will include evenings and weekends.
• High level of professionalism with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, multitask, meet deadlines, take initiative, maintain confidentiality, work efficiently under pressure, and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to edit work for spelling and grammar, and ability to read and interpret written information and numbers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, internet research, razor's Edge, Blackbaud and ability to learn other platforms.
• Capable of receiving and implementing feedback effectively.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or NXT is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and manage compelling grant proposals and reports
• Track and steward donor relationships with timely acknowledgments
• Manage fundraising data and reporting (Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge)
• Support fundraising events, campaigns, and workplace giving
• Collaborate across teams to grow community impact and revenue
• Provide general administrative support for various development initiatives and ensure timely deliverables.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent Health, Life and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement benefits - with up to a 4% match, vested immediately!
• Work-Life Harmony – Flexible schedules (after 30 days) between 7am-7pm with ½ day Fridays!
• Professional growth, Development and Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Resource Groups designed to impact DEIRJ
• GENEROUS Paid Time Off: 43 days per year total!!!!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level