Development Specialist

Council of State Governments•Lexington, KY

8d•$59,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Council of State Governments (CSG) is seeking a Development Specialist responsible for raising five and six figure corporate gifts and supporting fundraising relationship engagement efforts. This role requires the ability to establish and cultivate relationships with existing and new partners and sponsors to meet organizational financial goals. The position is based in Lexington, KY, with flexibility for partial remote work.

Requirements

Five years of professional experience with at least two years of front-line fund development.
Experience in professional research, event planning and customer service.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and competence to work effectively with a myriad of local, state and federal officials, including high level executive, legislative and judicial leaders as well as multiple internal departments and external stakeholders including funders.
Knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
Ability to work and conduct activities in a nonpartisan political environment.
Strong research skills.
Must possess excellent writing and technology skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Superior judgement, organizational and planning skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting established deadlines.
Able to maintain confidentiality and handle politically sensitive work.
Self-motivated, able to take initiative and see complex tasks through to completion.
Motivated self-starter, adaptable, resilient and service oriented.
Strong interpersonal skills including self-awareness, sensitivity and valuing others.
Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in government or a nonprofit organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for high-level fundraising results for national programs and events.
Support the Development Department in carrying out quality relationship management strategies and interactions with representatives of private sector partners and prospective partners that produce positive development efforts.
Support the development, implementation, execution, and outcomes of CSG external fund development plan and development efforts.
Responsible for leveraging and managing internal donor software programs, with attention to consistency in data collection, integrity, analysis, and reporting.
Ability to track fundraising success and provide progress reports.
Development of prospectuses for private sector partners.
Provide development support for all CSG national programs and events.
Be a CSG ambassador at all national programs.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the organization's mission and priorities.
Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day functions and operations of the Development Department, including daily activities and departmental administration.
Assist in planning, organizing, and execution of fundraising events and programs.
Ability to draft and track fundraising proposals.
Partner with the communications team to create compelling, donor-facing promotional materials and other communications.