Who We Are
Girl Scouts River Valleys’ mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Our purpose is to boldly lead as an anti-racist organization that uplifts and empowers every girl to know their worth and lead in their world. Our commitment to a girl-led future is unwavering.
Working at Girl Scouts is an opportunity to be you at your best by being a part of a passionate team of professionals dedicated to helping Girl Scouts build their futures.
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Girl Scouts River Valleys is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial justice, and is working to boldly lead as an anti-racist organization that uplifts and empowers every Girl Scout to know their worth and lead in their world. This means leading not just with words, but with actions.
Diversity and inclusion have been core values of Girl Scouts since its founding in 1912. Girl Scouts River Valleys and Girl Scouts of the USA value diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, gender, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, public assistance, local human rights commission activity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Learn more about our mission, purpose, and values online at girlscoutsrv.org.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to VP of Advancement, the Development Manager plays an integral part in the success of the Development Team. The Manager will work across the organization to understand financial and programmatic needs and elevate these needs into narratives for funding opportunities.
The Development Manager will develop and implement fundraising strategies in cultivating a community of giving through foundations, individuals, corporations, and partnerships. The Manager will need to understand and plan out the climate of giving in the 49-counties council to meet organizational fundraising goals.
Ideal Candidate
GSRV expects the Development Manager to have over 5+ years of development and advancement work, particularly in cultivating relationships with funders and donors. Someone who is innovative in turning GSRV’s many experiences into compelling stories and narratives will be most successful in this role. The Manager must not be afraid to build and steward relationships to meet fundraising goals.
The candidate in this role must be able to build and maintain relationships across the organization and manage an impact area that supports the ongoing financial growth of the organization.
Compensation
At GSRV, we believe that a well-structured compensation package will attract and retain talent. Therefore, we are very competitive with including a compensation package for this position that aligns with like-organizations and positions in the area. This includes:
- Hiring range - $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually; Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Employer Paid STD and LTD Employer Paid Life Insurance 403(B) Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 1-Week Winter Break
- 14 Recognized
- Holidays
- Paid FMLA
- Shorten Summer Fridays
- Employee Assistance Program EAP
- Infant-at-Work Program
- Hybrid Workplace
- Affinity Groups
Responsibilities
To be successful, the following are essential duties and responsibilities of this position:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts from a portfolio of 100-125 donors and prospects (individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities), spending most of the time in in-person, video conference, or on the phone contact with donors, partners, volunteers and prospects. Conduct 12+ face-to-face visits a month (can include revenue-generating video conferencing).
- Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies to build the donor base, focusing on annual/multi-year support, sponsorships, major gifts, and planned gifts by tracking, analyzing and reporting on goals and progress towards metrics.
- Partner with the Development team on coordinating fundraising and organizational events.
- Partner with Communications team to develop comprehensive multichannel solicitation strategies using digital, print, event, and other communications to increase support.
- Maintain accurate records of actions, donor contracts and plans in a timely fashion through The Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Partner with the Vice President of Advancement; collaborate to identify cultivation and stewardship strategies through data analysis.
- Enter and manage proposals in planning, pending and funded in accordance with the standards and processes managed by the Database Manager.
- Manage signature fundraising event(s), donor cultivation and recognition events, alumni engagement events and other fundraising events.
- Provide active coaching and guidance to team members to assist in their skill and competency building a high performing, efficient, and effective team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
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Collaborate with colleagues across the council, GSUSA staff, and colleagues from other councils.
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Actively participate in all-staff meetings, staff in-service training, and other meetings.
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When representing the council to both internal and external audiences, articulate GSRV’s desired image and position to all audiences.
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Actively support the council’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, racial justice, and anti-racism. Conduct all activities with a high degree of cultural competency.
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Contribute to building a cohesive, flexible, and productive staff environment that demonstrates the values and mission of Girl Scouts and delivers high-quality customer service.
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Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement
Competencies to be Successful at Girl Scouts River Valleys
At GSRV, we believe that when we have competencies to guide us in doing our work, while we commit to our mission and vision, we are successful. You are required to apply these competencies into your day-to-day work.
TeamEngagement
Employee demonstrates the practices of having courageous, clear, friendly, and productive conversations with each other and are expected to contribute to building a respectful work environment for everyone.
Communication and Accountability
Employee is able to effectively communicate with others in multiple ways to be successful in completing work and tasks. Employee can articulate thoughts and expresses ideas to others providing valuable and timely information. The employee is driven to accomplish outcomes, deliverables, and communicates proactively about impacts to deadlines and work.
Professional Growth
Employees utilize multiple ways to support growth at GSRV. There is enthusiasm for learning and growing in a diversity of ways and an eagerness to apply knowledge gained in their work and the organization.
Innovation Leading to Impact
Employee contributes ideas and solutions to improve work strategies showing willingness to take thoughtful risks and failing forward, creating new and improved ways of doing things.
Equity Focused
Employee incorporates GSRV’s equity framework and anti-racism guidance document into their work, decision, and actions.
Work Performance
Employee is proactive in working to understand the goals, roles, and responsibilities of their current position based on their job description and their manager’s guidance. Overall, if goals are not met, there are strategies put in place to support outcomes.
Strategic Mindset
Employee is mission and vision driven. The manager is constantly assessing data and measuring outcomes against
goals.
Transformational
Employee learns from what has transpired in the past and understands current trends for future planning.
