Development Manager

The Development Manager is responsible for cultivating, managing, and stewarding an active portfolio of current and prospective donors. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, database and operational expertise, event management experience, an affinity for networking, and a passion for connecting community supporters with the Girl Scout mission., Donor Management - 25%

• Partners with the Director of Development to implement the existing GSTF fundraising strategy and serves as a key partner in the development of future fundraising strategies.
• Manages a portfolio of corporate, individual, and local government donors; cultivates and solicits new donors and reestablishes relationships with lapsed donors.
• Is responsible for achieving corporate, individual, and government revenue targets established in the GSTF annual fundraising plan and agreed upon with the Director of Development.
• Oversees communications and stewardship for the Second Century Partner and Trefoil Society programs. Coordinates with the Marketing and Communications Department on implementation of donor benefits.
• Collaborates with the Program Department to identify and coordinate opportunities for donor involvement with Girl Scout programs.
• Represents GSTF at community events throughout Miami-Dade County.

Data Management - 35%

• Enters, tracks, and updates donor and prospect records in the CRM database.
• Manages gift processing within the CRM database.
• Ensures timely acknowledgment of gifts.
• Creates and generates standard and customized reports to track proposals, donor touchpoints, and annual fundraising goals.
• Leads ad hoc database-related projects, including CRM conversions, with assistance from the technical support team as needed.

Campfires to Cocktails Management - 40%

• Oversees and manages all aspects of GSTF’s primary fundraising event, including planning, budgeting, auction activities, vendors, sponsors, and attendees.
• Manages, organizes, and motivates the event volunteer committee and staff responsible for planning and executing the event.
• Coordinates with the Communications Department on event marketing materials and communications.

• Minimum of three years of fundraising or related experience preferred., * Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience., * Knowledge of the Girl Scout mission, values, and culture, or willingness to learn and embrace them.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe applications.
• Experience utilizing database systems, including donor CRM systems; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills., * Annual membership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is required.
• Valid, unencumbered driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance are required.
• May require occasional evening and weekend work based on fundraising activities, events, and business needs.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills preferred.