Development Director

Position Overview

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits and advancement.

Under the leadership of Blackhawk Area Council Scout Executive, the Development Director will be responsible for aspects of the Council’s donor solicitation program including annual and sustaining giving and major gifts, foundations and grants, United Way support, and special events. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for implementing comprehensive stewardship strategies of donors at all levels. This position is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic fundraising professional who is eager to participate in the evolution of the fundraising programs at Blackhawk Area Council.

Responsibilities

The Development Director will:

• Work closely with the Scout Executive to pursue a coordinated and strategic program of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual giving and major gift prospects and donors.
• Implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy that includes personal solicitation, direct mail, and fundraising events management. This will include individuals in early-stage cultivation and/or with whom the council has little to no relationship. Executes donor meetings with key prospects and donors annually. Director must be able to travel to donor meetings.
• Recruit, train, inspire and staff volunteer committees of the fundraising events and campaigns.
• Documents contacts and strategies through the prospect tracking module of the Council’s constituent relationships management program (Blackbaud CRM), the in-house database for gift recording/reporting and all donor/prospect information.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures for accepting, recording, and acknowledging gifts.
• Participates as a full member of the council team, attending full staff meetings, professional development activities, and other staff meetings as appropriate.
• Supports strategic operating plans for the council as directed. Establishes coordinated goals and implements programs to meet goals, and development policies and priorities.
• Participates in council events to cultivate relationships with donors, prospects, key volunteers, and all internal partners. Pursues professional growth activities with the approval and support of the Scout Executive.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (transcript with the date degree conferred stated is required for employment).

Qualifications

• Must be willing to accept and meet the Boy Scout of America’s leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law. A Scouting background is helpful but not required.
• Fundraising or comparable revenue-generation experience, including experience directly cultivating a caseload of donors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; negotiation skills; and the ability to deal with complex concepts and ambiguity.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration. The ability to work well both independently and collectively with other team members and in managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Technical/digital competence, including data analytics and report generation.
• Excellent and mature judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact effectively with donors and high-level volunteers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent upon qualifications and experience
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 403 (b) with partial employer match
• Paid vacation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location