Fund Development Gifts Manager

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $52k - $58k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1912

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

🌍 Social Impact

💰 $10k Grant on 2022-06

Non-profit • Education • Social Impact

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is a regional council of the Girl Scouts organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers leadership development, experiential education, camps, and community programming for girls. The council runs troop-based and individually registered membership programs, trains and supports volunteers, operates camps and events, and conducts fundraising (notably cookie and fall product sales) to support local programs and scholarships. GSNI partners with schools, community organizations, and donors to provide inclusive youth development opportunities across Northern Illinois.

📋 Description

• 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 from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations in support of GSNI's mission

🎯 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