Job Position

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits, and advancement.

Join the Development Team at Central Georgia Council as an Associate Development Director. Your exceptional communication and donor centered focus will foster and grow positive relationships in a portfolio of donors and donor prospects to reach annual fundraising goals and the organization’s strategic priorities.

• Successfully manage a portfolio of current and potential leadership to mid-major level donors ($500 – $10,000) through acquiring new donors, retaining current donors, and upgrading annual fund contributors.
• Track communications within Blackbaud to prioritize individuals’ passions through relationship-based fundraising strategies.
• Meet individual fundraising goals and assist the team in reaching overall revenue goals.
• Oversee cultivation events for geographically specific donors and mid-major level donor groups.
• Lead community volunteers to plan and execute an annual special event soliciting corporate sponsorships.
• Provide quality experiences for donors and volunteers through strong, cooperative working relationships with program and development staff.
• Represent and promote the philosophy and mission of Central Georgia Scouting.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Qualifying Experience.
• Must be age 21 or older unless prohibited by any applicable law.
• 3-5 years of experience, with a demonstrated track record of annual, mid-major, or major level gifts.
• Must be a team leader and player; build relationships and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling and communicating sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and be detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience in Scouting or other youth organization is helpful, though not required.

The Associate Development Director is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary of $40,000. You are eligible for our benefits package including major medical, dental, vision, company paid life-insurance and short- and long-term disability, retirement plan with match, paid time off and paid holidays.

This position requires flexibility as some weeks will require over 40 hours and in turn, your work schedule is flexible. Frequent travel is required using one’s own personal vehicle. Must be able to maintain valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and motor vehicle insurance. Travel allowance provided. Our office is in Macon, GA.

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