Development Specialist

Girl Scouts of Utah • Murray, UT

just now • $45,760 - $47,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

Girl Scouts of Utah is seeking a highly organized, strong writer and relationship-builder to join our Development team. This role plays a key part in driving fundraising success through grant writing, donor engagement, event leadership, and operational support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about advancing mission-driven work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of grant writing, fundraising, or related experience
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; attendance at fundraising events, donor engagements, and stakeholder meetings—including evenings and weekends—is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Blackbaud (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals, reports, and funding relationships
• Oversee grant pipeline, deadlines, and compliance
• Partner with internal teams to align funding opportunities with program impact
• Support donor stewardship and relationship-building efforts
• Maintain accurate donor records in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
• Process gifts, acknowledgments, and generate reports to track engagement
• Lead planning and execution of key events such as Camping for a Cause and Town Club Silver Tea
• Collaborate with volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners
• Support additional fundraising and donor engagement events, including media-related opportunities
• Partner across teams to support fundraising campaigns and mission-driven initiatives
• Contribute to creative strategies that grow revenue and community engagement
• 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