Senior Director, Advancement

Company: Girls Scouts - Arizona Cactus Pine Council
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:--The Senior Director of Advancement is responsible for building, planning, implementing, and analyzing fund development and engagement activities that continue to expand and sustain GSACPC's philanthropic revenue. They cultivate and solicit donors, direct the council's grant initiatives, drive giving programs, and must build a culture of philanthropy within the organization. The Senior Director leads a team of fundraising professionals and provides care to staff that results in positive outcomes that support the mission of the organization. Additionally, the Senior Director supports the council's Product Program team to help expand sales revenue and program reach. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Director supports the Co-CEOs and Board of Directors in realizing the vision and strategic priorities set by the council.--Reports to: Co-CEOsFLSA Status: Regular, Full time, Exempt--Essential Job Functions:Leads and manage a development team of four team members by providing clear goals, coaching, and supportDevelop, implement, and deliver a comprehensive fundraising plan that supports the council's strategic plan to include corporate funding, individual gifts, and foundation and/or government grantsCultivate philanthropic partnerships that result in funding opportunities and/or expand--Represent GSACPC externally at public appearances, speaking engagements, meetings, and networking events--Establish and track progress against annual fundraising goals/budgetsServes as a Senior Leadership Team member--Serves on the Council Strategy Refresh Team--Advise and make recommendations to the CEOs, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on development strategy as it relates to program and operationsEngage Co-CEOs and other members of the Senior Leadership Team as needed to participate in and support cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and grant management processes--Actively manage full donor portfolio, including existing and future corporate partners, individual donors, major gift donors, and foundation contributors, as well as government grantsIdentify, cultivate, and develop new funding and revenue opportunities by acquiring new philanthropic partners and expanding or upgrading the existing donor base, with a focus building new sources of unrestricted funding, expanding targeted operational support and capital gifts that support mission deliveryDevelop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization, mission, programs, activities, resources, and fundraising needsWork collaboratively across the organization to ensure effective stewardship of funders and partners and continually improve the packaging of ongoing programs and services and develop concepts and cases of support for new initiativesProvide on-going support the Product Program team to help expand overall organizational revenue and depth of program impactActive participation in developing a culture that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion and access thought words, actions and attitude.Other duties as assigned or needed to support organizational capacity--Education & Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work/volunteer experience7+ years of development experience, including 3+ years of management of a fund development team --Skills & AbilitiesUnderstands thoughtful, donor-centered fundraising environment--Experience with strategic planning, capital campaigns, special appeals, special events, and planned giftsDemonstrated ability to integrate data into decision-making and strategy developmentProven skills in securing major gifts and planned giftsDemonstrated ability to organize and direct complex work assignments and create and carry out multi- faceted plans.Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize complex concepts and to communicate to diverse audiences including board members, community members, colleagues, and donors to ensure the delivery of service excellenceAbility to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt flexibly within a long-tenured organizationAbility to use technology with solid skills using database systems and Microsoft OfficeWillingness to fully participate in staff development opportunities (when offered) and to take responsibility for self-directed learningWillingness to acquire and actively use effective dialogue and conflict management skillsBehavior consistent with the core competencies, core values, and beliefs of the organization--Compensation details: 105000-110000 Yearly SalaryPI6f9b62a2f527-25660-36953101

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