Fund Development Gifts Manager

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois•South Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Fund Development Gifts Manager develops and implements strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations for the mission of Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI). The role manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, oversees annual giving and stewardship efforts, supports major gift development, and supervises the Fund Development Coordinator to ensure effective donor engagement and fundraising operations. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility, and is exempt. The listed salary is $52,000–$58,000 annually. Locations include Rockford, South Elgin, and Oswego. The position supports GSNI’s mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. It helps advance opportunities that enable girls to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become leaders in their lives and communities. Weekend and evening work may be necessary.

Requirements

Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor engagement, and stewardship best practices.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills.
At least 3–5 years of progressive fundraising, development, donor relations, or nonprofit management experience.
Ability to inspire philanthropic investment through compelling communication and storytelling.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical skills, including the ability to interpret fundraising data and performance metrics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work at least 37.5 hours per week; weekends and evenings may be necessary.
Commitment to the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character and enthusiasm for helping girls become leaders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects.
Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention strategies to increase philanthropic support.
Conduct donor visits, meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities to build relationships and secure gifts.
Collaborate with senior leadership and volunteer leaders on major-gift cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Support planned giving, endowment, and legacy-giving initiatives as assigned.
Identify, qualify, and develop new donor prospects through research, networking, and community outreach.
Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, gift agreements, and stewardship reports.
Supervise the Fund Development Coordinator and support effective donor engagement and fundraising operations.