Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America
Development Specialist
Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
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.
The Development Specialist is responsible for relationship building in the communities of the council inside the Columbus Metro area, with a goal of increasing fundraising in this area.
Responsibilities
Works closely with development team to pursue a coordinated and strategic program of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual giving prospects and donors. This will include individuals in early-stage cultivation. Execute donor meetings with key prospects and annual donors and must be able to travel to meetings. Manage the efforts of volunteer committees to hold special event fundraisers, from planning through execution and closeout. Document contacts through the prospect tracking management program. Adheres to the policies and procedures for accepting, recording and acknowledging gifts. 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, and key volunteers. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Excellent organizational skills 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. Competitive salary, dependent upon qualifications and experience (Starting Salary Range from $45,000-$55,000) Medical, dental, and life insurance 403(b) with partial employer match Paid vacation Apply directly to: COO, Ben Mahlke by sending cover letter and resume to ben.mahlke@scouting.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Works closely with development team to pursue a coordinated and strategic program of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual giving prospects and donors. This will include individuals in early-stage cultivation. Execute donor meetings with key prospects and annual donors and must be able to travel to meetings. Manage the efforts of volunteer committees to hold special event fundraisers, from planning through execution and closeout. Document contacts through the prospect tracking management program. Adheres to the policies and procedures for accepting, recording and acknowledging gifts. 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, and key volunteers. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Excellent organizational skills 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. Competitive salary, dependent upon qualifications and experience (Starting Salary Range from $45,000-$55,000) Medical, dental, and life insurance 403(b) with partial employer match Paid vacation Apply directly to: COO, Ben Mahlke by sending cover letter and resume to ben.mahlke@scouting.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr