Fund Development Gifts Manager

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois•Oswego, IL

1d•$52,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Fund Development Gifts Manager develops and implements strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations in support 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. This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility. Weekends and evenings may be necessary. The salary range is $52,000–$58,000 annually. The listed locations are Rockford, South Elgin, and Oswego.

Requirements

Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor engagement, and stewardship best practices.
Ability to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; weekends and evenings may be necessary.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills.
A minimum of 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 and ability to interpret fundraising data and performance metrics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Commitment to the Girl Scout mission and interest in helping girls develop leadership knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Oversee annual giving and stewardship efforts.
Supervise the Fund Development Coordinator.