POSITION TITLE:       DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

COUNCIL OVERVIEW: Richly diverse and growing Girl Scout Council serving 18,000 inner city, urban and suburban girls and young women in Santa Clara County. Forty-seven full-time, 20-150 seasonal staff and 6000 volunteers provide programs that empower girls and young women to make life-enhancing decisions, develop self esteem, and be active, contributing members of our community.

BASIC FUNCTION: Implement fund development strategies resulting in a strong, renewable donor base that supports increasing operational demands and capital development.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Coordinate annual giving campaigns including major gifts, family giving, and service club programs.

2.       Assist in the planning and production of the direct mail and telephone solicitation programs.

3.       Assist in the planning and implementation of fund raising and recognition events.

4.       Co-manage the Speakers’ Bureau program to organize, schedule, and monitor speaking engagements.

5.       Research and cultivate new donors.

6.       Recruit, train and support fund raising volunteers.

7.       Coordinate production of appropriate materials to support annual and capital campaigns.

8.       Coordinate the Council’s United Way campaign.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor's Degree with additional studies in fund raising/development.

·         Three - five years nonprofit fund raising/development experience.

·         Excellent written and verbal communications skills including public speaking.

·         Strong planning, organization, and follow-through skills; high attention to detail.

·         Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels of the organization.

·         Ability to research, analyze and cultivate prospects; strong Internet search skills.

·         Ability to use a computer keyboard and communicate effectively by phone and email daily.

·         Ability to handle several projects simultaneously, prioritize work and handle last minute demands appropriately.

·         Experience with Microsoft Office’s applications; familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

·         Ability to handle confidential materials and information in an appropriate manner.

·         Strong knowledge of Silicon Valley desired.

·         Commitment to the empowerment of girls and women.

·         Valid drivers license; willingness to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends.

HOURS:                                Full-time; occasional evenings/weekends; flexible schedule.

HIRING RANGE:                $34-$39K plus benefits (including medical/dental/vision insurance, health club membership, 9 holidays plus 1 floating holiday and winter holiday break, 16 PTO days, 401K and Girl Scout retirement plans, flexible spending plan)

AVAILABLE: Immediately. Send cover letter, resume to: Dept. DA, Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County, 1310 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 or FAX (408) 287-8025 or [email protected]