Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America · 1 day ago
Development Director
Illinois City, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expConnecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America is dedicated to shaping the lives of young people through character-building experiences. The Development Director will drive fundraising initiatives and expand community partnerships to ensure the success of Scouting programs in Central Illinois.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead and manage fundraising for established special events and campaigns
Plan, promote, and execute major fundraising events, including luncheons, dinners, golf outings, and receptions
Achieve fundraising and volunteer recruitment goals, with an emphasis on engaging new donors and sponsors
Build and expand corporate and community partnerships to grow the donor base
Actively and confidently communicate the mission and impact of Scouting America
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least two years of event planning, fundraising, marketing, or sales experience
Strong communication skills and the ability to mobilize and inspire high-level community volunteers
Highly organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented approach
Demonstrated sales ability and comfort with donor engagement
Proven success in major gift solicitation for an advocacy or community-focused organization
Experience in planning and managing multi-faceted fundraising campaigns
Proficiency in computer applications, including donor/list database management
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop compelling marketing materials
Strong follow-through and the ability to meet ambitious deadlines
Collaborative leadership style with a passion for inclusivity and teamwork
Ability to travel locally and regionally, with some evening and weekend availability
Willingness to support the mission, values, and membership standards of Scouting America. (A Scouting background is helpful but not required.)
Successful completion of criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks
Preferred
Experience engaging volunteers in the execution of high-revenue, mission-driven fundraising events
Benefits
Major medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription benefits
Life insurance and long-term disability
Accidental death coverage
Defined contribution retirement plan
Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses (phone & mileage)
Generous vacation policy and 11 annual holidays
Company
Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America
Fun. Adventure. Values. You've found it all with Scouting, the most proven and successful youth service program in American history.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chuck Herrera
CEO
Mark Switzer
Chief Executive Officer
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