Job Posting

Northern Star Scouting | Fort Snelling, MN
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Northern Star Scouting seeks a Philanthropic Relationships Advisor to cultivate, grow and manage a portfolio of donors and donor prospects, as well as lead in planning and implementing events to cultivate Scouting’s donors and build community and corporate support. The Philanthropic Relationships Advisor’s primary responsibility is to develop successful relationships with donors and volunteers to accomplish annual fundraising goals and the organizations strategic priorities.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary of $55,000 - $60,000, DOQ. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and retirement plan. We offer paid time off (equivalent of 16 days annually for new hires) and 11 annual holidays. This position is based at Base Camp on the Fort Snelling campus near the MSP Airport, however travel to meetings and other Council properties will be required at times.

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.
• Lead community volunteers to plan and execute an annual special event positioned to solicit corporate sponsorships.
• 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.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience, with 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 of information 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.

The position requires you to work varied hours when necessary. Some breakfast and evening meetings, and weekend activities are required to achieve objectives. Some weeks may require over 40 hours. This position requires flexibility and in turn, your work schedule is flexible.

Frequent travel within the assigned territory is required using one's own personal vehicle. Reimbursement is provided for business miles. Must be able to maintain valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.

To apply, please use this link: https://northernstarbsa.workbrightats.com/jobs/853555.html

Northern Star Scouting is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Employer