Job Position

Are you a strong communicator and writer who has the knowledge and skillset to develop and cultivate relationships with representatives of corporations and foundations with the capacity to make major and principal-level gifts to Scouting America, draft proposals and to close these gifts?  If yes, our Office of Development is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills to join our team as Philanthropic Advisor – Foundation Relations and Corporate Giving. To be successful in the role, you will need to execute strategic plans and programs that increase fundraising capacity. This role also includes preparing reports and plans for follow-up, cultivation and stewardship services for each donor or prospect contacted and providing recognition and stewardship strategies for those corporate and foundation donors. You will also have the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with and provide consultative development advice to the National Office and Scouting America local councils. The Philanthropic Advisor will report to a Philanthropic Manager.

Preferred location Dallas, Ft. Worth area.

• Develop and execute strategic plans and programs that increase corporate and foundation philanthropic support to Scouting America.
• Identify, manage and secure major and principal-level gifts from a portfolio of primary foundation and corporate giving prospects. Build-out and ensure forward portfolio movement for goal achievement.
• Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle including initiating contact with potential corporate and foundation leadership and campaign management. Develop relationships with corporate and foundation representatives.
• Develop and document cultivation strategies for prospects and potential prospects.
• Manage operational and administrative activities of foundation grants including monitoring budget and expense spend-down.
• Track prospect activity and data capture into the CRM donor tracking system to ensure metrics are available for reporting to senior leadership.
• Integrate Scouting America’s evidence-based relationship cultivation strategy activities into foundation partnerships.
• Create and manage annual goals, strategic planning, and performance plans with senior development leadership.
• Regularly interface with leadership and senior management. Provide advice and counsel to the organization in areas of expertise. Lead development teams by providing input to help teams achieve donation targets, and own accountability for meeting annual foundation and corporate giving goals. Provide input and strategies to help teams achieve their donation targets through corporate and foundation giving.
• Prepare reports and plans for follow-up for the relationship cultivation strategy of donors.
• Provide recognition and stewardship strategies for Corporate and Foundation donors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

Knowledge of:  Strong knowledge of the philanthropic sector, as well as the various laws and regulations affecting them. Business acumen and strategic planning.

Skill in: Proficient writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to gather and organize information appropriately. Excellent customer service and communication skills (listening, interpersonal, oral, and written). A high degree of professionalism, confidence and flexibility that allows the incumbent to work collaboratively and effectively with clients and colleagues of diverse backgrounds. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to effectively utilize proprietary software. Compelling communication; building partnerships; and building customer loyalty. Strong planning and implementation skills; research and synthesizing abilities. High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.

Ability to: Energize the organization. Excellent ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple competing assignments and responsibilities. Excellent ability to work well in a team environment.  Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with staff, members of the community, elected officials, the media, colleagues in other foundations, and members of the nonprofit sector.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

• 7 years of experience in donation and prospect management.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Preferences:  Interest in philanthropy and the non-profit community.

Scouting America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and Scouting America holiday observances.

Since 1910, Scouting America has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. Scouting America promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!