Scouting America · 3 hours ago
Director of Philanthropy
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expScouting America is dedicated to advancing its mission through national fundraising initiatives, and they are seeking a Director of Philanthropy to lead these efforts. This role involves overseeing specialized fundraising units and cultivating transformational philanthropic commitments to support the organization's goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage central fundraising units (Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Corporate & Foundation Relations), ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Partner with local councils and national fundraising staff to develop and implement coordinated strategies that achieve ambitious campaign goals
Design and oversee fundraising priorities, staffing models, and budgets to maximize resources and outcomes
Engage and support volunteer fundraising boards to strengthen donor engagement and campaign success
Develop and monitor metrics, reporting, and analysis to measure impact and drive continuous improvement
Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity prospects with the ability to make $1M+ commitments
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team within the Office of Development, contributing to strategy, goal setting, and the successful launch of Scouting America’s comprehensive fundraising campaign
Foster a culture of philanthropy across the organization, modeling collaboration, accountability, and donor-centered practices
Qualification
Required
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible development experience, including at least five years in a management or leadership role
Proven track record in major gift fundraising, with demonstrated success securing gifts at the $1M+ level
Leadership experience managing central fundraising programs or specialized units within a complex nonprofit or higher education environment
Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets, staffing models, and performance metrics
Exceptional ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, board members, and colleagues at all levels
Commitment to the mission and values of Scouting America and enthusiasm for advancing youth-serving initiatives at a national scale
Must pass a criminal history background check
Preferred
Preferred background includes direct experience overseeing gift planning, annual giving, or corporate and foundation relations programs
Interest in philanthropy and the non-profit community
Experience in a campaign environment is desirable
Strong supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Company
Scouting America
Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) is one of the largest Scouting organizations in the United States of America and one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with more than 2.4 million youth participants and nearly one million adult volunteers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0MKey Investors
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
2022-01-01Grant· $0M
Leadership Team
Oscar Raposo
Chief Financial Officer
Elsom Eldridge III
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