Director of Development and Community Relations

Girl Scouts of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has helped girls develop the skills and confidence they need to blossom into their best selves. From our earliest badges in electricity, aeronautics, and natural sciences to today's all-girl robotics teams and cookie entrepreneurs, girls have challenged themselves through skill-building opportunities, worked with inspiring role models, and developed lifelong friendships.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska, we are dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Our mission is to empower girls through leadership experiences, skill-building opportunities, and community involvement.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-focused Director of Development and Community Relations to lead GSAK's fundraising efforts and strengthen our relationships throughout the Alaska community.

This position is responsible for developing and executing GSAK's overall fundraising strategy, identifying new revenue opportunities, cultivating and stewarding donors and community partners, securing grants and corporate sponsorships, and planning and leading fundraising events. The Director personally manages the organization's development efforts and is accountable for achieving established fundraising goals.

The Director also serves as GSAK's strategic liaison with our external marketing firm, ensuring that marketing priorities, campaigns, communications, and organizational messaging support GSAK's fundraising, membership, community engagement, and overall strategic goals.

As part of our dynamic and passionate team, you will join a group of individuals committed to ensuring that girls across Alaska have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, business development, community relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing relationships and achieving fundraising or revenue goals.
• Experience with grants, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, annual giving, fundraising campaigns, or other development activities.
• Experience planning and leading fundraising events.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing donor information and tracking development activity.
• Commitment to the Girl Scout mission and willingness to become a Girl Scout member.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally throughout Alaska.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Successful completion of an annual background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating with external marketing, communications, or creative partners is preferred.
• The ability to represent GSAK professionally throughout the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead GSAK’s overall fundraising and development efforts.
• Build and steward relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, and community leaders.
• Identify and pursue new funding and partnership opportunities.
• Plan and lead fundraising campaigns and events.
• Serve as the strategic liaison between GSAK and our external marketing firm.
• Ensure marketing and communications efforts support GSAK’s fundraising, membership, and community engagement goals.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board, staff, and volunteers to advance GSAK’s mission.
• Track progress toward fundraising goals and provide recommendations to leadership.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays throughout the year, plus a paid week off for a year-end office closure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance.
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

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