Fund Development Officer

GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PA•Hampden Township, PA

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Development, the Fund Development Officer manages a portfolio of current and prospective corporate partners by planning and implementing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward businesses within GSHPA’s 30-county footprint. The role focuses on strategically expanding corporate partnerships and significantly increasing the number of partners through relationship building and business prospect and donor management. The Fund Development Officer is a key member of the development team and is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Five years of fundraising experience and a proven track record of securing gifts.
Experience assessing business interests and determining cultivation strategies, with sensitivity to organizational dynamics and an ability to understand corporate marketing goals and interests.
Ability to develop proposals that match funders’ needs and interests with GSHPA programs.
Ability to collect, organize, and analyze corporate-donor giving data.
Knowledge of direct-mail and digital-solicitation best practices and implementation.
Proficiency with donor database formats.
Excellent organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Strategic and forward-thinking approach.
Motivation and ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Ability to take direction and multitask.
Positive attitude and passion for supporting the organization’s mission.
Considerable knowledge of fundraising techniques and funding sources.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
Must pass and maintain required background clearances.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout the council as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for moderate periods and lift or carry up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities

Develop corporate relationships that result in significant philanthropic contributions and impact-focused engagements through visits, email, phone and video meetings, and presentations.
Analyze relationship trends, develop proactive corporate-donor engagement strategies, document relationship activity and status, and update portfolio financial projections in Raiser’s Edge.
Record, track, and communicate sponsorship commitments and ensure sponsor deliverables are met.
Create opportunities for the Director of Development to engage with prospective complex and large donors during cultivation and stewardship.
Leverage current corporate and business contacts to create additional fund development opportunities.
Participate in creating the annual development plan.
Work with Marketing and Communications to develop consistent donor and prospect messaging aligned with solicitations and donor-specific stewardship communications.
Coordinate timely and effective donor recognition and stewardship.
Coordinate with the Grants Manager when potential grant prospects arise from corporate and foundation engagements.
Work with the Program Partner Coordinator to review potential corporate partners for in-kind and monetary contributions.
Attend community events and speaking engagements on behalf of the organization.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports on donor activity.
Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Perform other duties assigned in support of council-wide initiatives or cross-functional teams to further the organization’s mission.