Fund Development Specialist - Kalamazoo

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan•Kalamazoo, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) friendly and exciting Fund Development team. We want a highly motivated person to join our team as we work to ensure all girls gain courage, confidence, and character! Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls in the nation. In this position, you will be raising funds in multiple counties including corporate donors and individual donors. This position will coordinate fundraising efforts while cultivating and stewarding corporate/individual donors. You will be responsible for working with current donors, lapsed donors, and prospective donors. The Fund Development Specialist will provide input and actively participate in goals and objectives.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and written skills with the goal of being persuasive.
Exceptional networking and donor relations skills.
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Attention to details.
Proven to be organized and exhibit follow-through on tasks and goals.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to identify and analyze fundraising opportunities.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community leaders to support the growth of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan.
Phone calls to set up donor meetings with corporate and individual donors.
Phone calls to prospective donors (cold calls), current donors, and lapsed donors.
Meet with corporate and individual donors. During these meetings, the candidate will be delivering the Girl Scout mission which will result in a donation.
Maintain donor information in CRM (Donor Perfect).
Assist with the development of all fund development plans, processes, and procedures.
Other duties assigned.