Fund Development Gifts Manager
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Fund Development Gifts Manager securing donor support for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. Managing fundraising portfolios, stewardship, major gifts, and donor engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects
- Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention strategies that increase philanthropic support
- Conduct donor visits, meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities to build meaningful 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 to ensure effective donor engagement and fundraising operations
- Develop and implement strategies to secure philanthropic support for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
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
- 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 with the ability to interpret fundraising data and performance metrics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field preferred
Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Options
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Paid Vacation (15 days/year)
- Paid Sick Time (12 days/year)
- Paid Holidays (12/year)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Student Loans)
- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
- Paid Accident Insurance
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