Individual Giving Manager

The Individual Giving Manager has a key role within the Dan Beard Council’s Development Team.  This position will focus on donor engagement, retention, and acquisition by managing a portfolio of donors. By leveraging personalized communication strategies, both digital and in-person, you will work to build long-term relationships that drive giving and enhance the donor experience, ultimately supporting the sustainability and growth of our programs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for youth development, have proven experience in donor relations, and possess the creativity and drive to enhance engagement with supporters of all levels. This role will also collaborate across departments to align fundraising initiatives with organizational goals and ensure that our donors feel valued and involved in the work we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Engagement & Portfolio Management
• Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of donors, primarily annual donors, using personalized communications and engagement strategies to encourage long-term commitment and giving upgrades.
• Develop tailored outreach strategies utilizing in person meetings, phone, email, text, social media, and video conferencing tools to engage donors and keep them connected to the Council mission.
• Manage donor interactions and document all activities in the donor database.
• Identify and cultivate prospective major gift donors, referring them to senior fundraising staff for further qualification and engagement.

Annual Giving & Campaign Management

• Assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of key fundraising campaigns and initiatives, such as the organization’s annual giving campaign or day of giving.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events and donor recognition activities, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals and donor satisfaction.
• Stewardship & Engagement Touchpoints
• Develop and execute engagement touchpoints and stewardship plans for key donor groups, ensuring they feel valued and connected to the Council.
• Collaborative Leadership & Institutional Support
• Collaborate with internal teams, including district staff, volunteers, and senior leadership, to align fundraising efforts with Dan Beard Council’s  mission and long-term goals.
• Contribute to the broader goals of the organization, including youth program development, outreach, and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or annual giving.

Skills:

• Proven track record in donor engagement, relationship building, and achieving fundraising goals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect with donors via various channels (meetings, phone, email, social media, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and the capacity to think strategically about donor engagement and retention.
• High ethical standards, including the ability to handle confidential information discreetly and responsibly.

Tech Proficiency:

• Familiarity with donor management systems (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or equivalent).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with video conferencing tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) for virtual donor meetings and engagement.

Starting at $65,000. Negotiable based on experience

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to michele.landers@scouting.org with Individual Giving Manager in the subject line.