Individual Giving Manager

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri • Overland Park, KS

35d • Remote

About The Position

The Individual Giving Manager is a key member of the development team, responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors and family foundations, with a focus on gifts of $1,000+. This role will lead the creation and implementation of an individual giving strategy, focusing on strategies to strengthen donor retention, increase giving, and attract new support. Additionally, this role manages the planned giving program, the Juliette Gordon Low Society. The Individual Giving Manager will work cross-functionally with the Development, Marketing, and Mission Delivery teams to ensure alignment between funder goals and Girl Scouts’ impact. This role requires strong relationship-building, communication, project management, and proven individual fundraising experience.

Requirements

• A passion for the mission of Girl Scouts.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years fundraising experience, with proven success in individual giving.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with emphasis on building relationships and asking for gifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Comfort navigating donor CRM systems (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (SharePoint, Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment is dependent upon the results of a criminal backgroun.

Nice To Haves

• Fundraising event experience a plus.
• Familiarity with the Kansas City philanthropic community preferred.

Responsibilities

• This position manages a portfolio of approximately 150 individual donors and prospects, with the goal of raising at least 8% of the council’s $1.7M fundraising goal in year one and growing that impact in subsequent years.
• Develop and implement an individual giving strategy with the goal of increasing giving and deepening engagement that includes engagement tactics, stewardship plans, and goals based on giving history, relationship with organization, and giving potential.
• Identify new individual donor prospects by reviewing current donor base, the council’s volunteer database, alumni lists, and peer organization donor lists. Engage in additional prospect resources, including partnering with board members and other key volunteers, attending networking events, etc.
• Plan and coordinate donor-focused cultivation and stewardship events & activities (e.g., donor receptions, camp site visits, planned giving info sessions, small fundraising events, etc.)
• Support the implementation of annual giving campaigns and appeals to attract new donors, in collaboration with the Fund Development and Brand + Marketing teams
• Manage the Juliette Gordon Low Society, Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri’s planned giving program. Collaborate with other team fundraisers on solicitation strategies for planned gifts.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Mission Delivery teams to ensure donor communications and recognition are consistent, compelling, and aligned with Girl Scout impact stories.
• Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge. Track portfolio performance, monitor key metrics (retention, upgrade rates, pipeline health), and contribute to team dashboards and reports.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through collaboration, integrity, and enthusiasm for Girl Scouts’ mission.

What This Job Offers

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