Fund Development Gifts Manager

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

. Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 - $58,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising principles and donor engagement strategies, with a strong ability to build relationships and secure philanthropic support. Proficient in managing donor portfolios and developing compelling proposals and stewardship reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fundraising PrinciplesDonor EngagementProposal DevelopmentRelationship BuildingData Analysis

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor RelationsNonprofit ManagementProposal WritingStewardship Best PracticesPhilanthropic StrategyCommunity OutreachGift AgreementsPerformance Metrics InterpretationCultivation Strategies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNetworking SkillsCommunication SkillsStorytelling AbilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteDonor Database Systems

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyNonprofit SectorMajor GiftsPlanned GivingEndowment GivingLegacy Giving

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects
Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention strategies that increase philanthropic support
Conduct donor visits, meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities to build meaningful relationships and secure gifts
Collaborate with senior leadership and volunteer leaders on major gift cultivation and solicitation strategies
Support planned giving, endowment, and legacy giving initiatives as assigned
Identify, qualify, and develop new donor prospects through research, networking, and community outreach
Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, gift agreements, and stewardship reports
Supervise the Fund Development Coordinator to ensure effective donor engagement and fundraising operations
Develop and implement strategies to secure philanthropic support for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor engagement, and stewardship best practices
Ability to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; weekends and evenings may be necessary
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive fundraising, development, donor relations, or nonprofit management experience
Ability to inspire philanthropic investment through compelling communication and storytelling
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising data and performance metrics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems
High School diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Options
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Retirement Savings
Paid Vacation (15 days/year)
Paid Sick Time (12 days/year)
Paid Holidays (12/year)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Student Loans)
Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
Paid Accident Insurance