Northern Star Scouting | Fort Snelling, MN
Salary Range: $45,000
Associate Development Director / Philanthropic Relationships Manager
Northern Star Scouting seeks a Philanthropic Relationships Manager to join the Development Team. You will cultivate, grow and manage relationships of individual donors and corporate partners. Your primary responsibility is to develop successful relationships with donors and volunteers to accomplish annual fundraising goals and the organizations strategic priorities through solicitations and events.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary of $45,000. You are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life-insurance, long-term disability and salary continuance, and retirement plan with match. The council offers PTO (equivalent of 16 days annually for new hires) and 11 annual holidays.
The main office is located in Fort Snelling near the MSP Airport. The Philanthropic Relationships Manager position requires flexibility and in turn, your work schedule is flexible. Frequent travel within the assigned territory is required. Must maintain a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Embrace and promote the philosophy and mission of Northern Star Scouting to donors, volunteers and other key stakeholders.
- Successfully manage a portfolio of mid-major level donors ($1,000 - $10,000) through qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and potential donors.
- Develop and test effective strategies to acquire new mid-major level donors, retain current donors and upgrade annual fund contributors.
- Work within the CRM database to track communication to inform and prioritize individuals' passions through relationship-based fundraising strategies.
- Meet individual fundraising goals as well as assist the team in reaching overall revenue goals.
- Oversee cultivation events for geographically specific donors and mid-major level donor groups.
- Identify supporting success stories within Northern Star Scouting boundaries.
- Maintain strong, cooperative working relationships with program staff and development staff to provide a better experience for donors and volunteers and assist in times of heavy workload.
- Represent Northern Star Scouting at community events as needed.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
- Must be age 21 or older unless prohibited by any applicable law.
- Min 3-5 years experience w/demonstrated track record of annual giving, or mid-major to major level gifts.
- Must be a team leader and player; build relationships and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling and communicating sensitive information.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and be detail oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required.
- Experience in Scouting or other youth organization is helpful, though not required.
- Find additional information about our Council here Northern Star Scouting
To apply, please use this link: https://northernstarbsa.workbrightats.com/jobs/987194.html
Northern Star Scouting is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer