Annual Fund Manager

The Annual Fund Manager reports to the Vice President of Development and leads the Council’s Friends of Scouting Annual Fund, providing essential unrestricted support for Scouting’s mission. This role develops and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies that increase donor participation, strengthen donor retention, and inspire philanthropic investment from individuals, families, alumni, Eagle Scouts, volunteers, corporations, and community partners.

Responsibilities include annual appeals, monthly giving, donor stewardship, and the Daniel Carter Beard Society, while partnering with District leadership to  engage supporters and advance the Council’s annual fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

– Lead the Council’s Annual Fund and Friends of Scouting campaigns.
– Plan and execute direct mail, email, digital, and year-end fundraising appeals.
– Cultivate and steward a portfolio of annual donors and leadership giving     prospects.
– Grow membership and retention in the Daniel Carter Beard Society.
– Recruit, train, and support volunteer fundraising leaders and campaign     committees.
– Partner with District leadership to coordinate State of Scouting presentations  for community organizations and businesses.
– Analyze campaign performance, donor trends, and fundraising results to maximize success.
– Collaborate with the Development and Marketing teams to achieve annual   fundraising goals.

Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree
– Three or more years of experience in fundraising, development, sales,  marketing,  or relationship management.
– Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
– Experience working with volunteers and donor databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred).
– Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the Council service area.
– Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Salary: Starting at $60,000+ depending on experience

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to michele.landers@scouting.org with Annual Fund Manager in the subject line