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GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Department: Location:
Resource Development Executive – Greater Austin Area Resource Development Department Austin, TX
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Reports To:
Chief Development Officer
Date Posted: Close Date: Position Summary:
Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) is a growing, dynamic youth leadership organization with an $8.2M annual budget headquartered in Austin, Texas. GSCTX currently has an opening for a Resource Development Executive who has the responsibility to direct, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive individual gifts campaign and serves as the lead project manager for Alumnae Activities and Gold Award Recognition events. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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Organizes and administers GSCTX’s individual gifts campaigns including Juliette’s Circle and Friends of Girl Scouting: includes prospect identification, goal setting and peer-to-peer fundraising, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; builds the individual giving pipeline of donors to increase gifts; and reaches the agreed upon goals of the campaigns; supports the Chief Development Officer with projects as assigned. Develops and implements major donor benefits and individual giving stewardship; plans and executes individual giving events. Supports the Austin Women of Distinction annual event by leading the strategic development and execution of the Fund the Mission moment during event, manages the auction/raffle committee and is the key solicitor of the in-kind donations for event raffle and/or auction. Oversees the design, creation and delivery of all collateral for individual gifts. Works with the Marketing and Communications Department to position donors’ email and website communications. Represents the Council in a professional manner and models behavior consistent with the principles of inclusiveness and the Girl Scout mission, promise, values and law. Keeps donor records current and accurate within the Council donor database. Supports all efforts of the Resource Development team to ensure deadlines are met and ensures that Girl Scouts is the most meaningful philanthropic investment in our communities. Continues professional development through trainings, webinars and education. Participates in community civic organizations as appropriate. Meets goals and objectives as developed for the assigned area and supports the attainment of department goals. Prepares and delivers monthly individual campaign budget and forecasting reports. Provides quality customer service that resolves concerns by offering creative solutions in a timely manner. Adheres to the policies of Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes girl scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
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As a staff member, you are a representative of Girl Scouts of Central Texas. People form their impressions of the Council, in part, based on their interaction with you. Every personal contact is with a current or potential donor to or member of the Council, and thus, these impressions can influence their actions. As a staff member, it is your accountability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with other staff members, volunteers, members, and community representatives to ensure results for mutually acceptable goals. All staff members are required to join the Girl Scout movement, accept the belief and principles of the Girl Scout movement, and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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BA/BS degree or combination of education and experience that yield the required knowledge, skills and abilities. At least five (5) years of experience in resource development desired. Preference is given to candidates who have experience with major donor solicitations. Preference is given to candidates who have intimate knowledge of Austin’s philanthropic landscape. Yearly membership in GSUSA. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong people skills to support the development of Council fund raising programs by helping to identify organizations, businesses and individuals who are potential donors or grant sources. Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Donor Management Systems including Razor’s Edge and Greater Giving. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Executive presence is expected always. Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including nights and/or weekends. Detailed oriented and flexible. Excellent interpersonal communication skills while achieving results in partnership with others. Demonstrated experience and confidence in asking organizations and individuals to contribute money, time and other resources. Reliable transportation and cell phone that can be used for work. Must have favorable outcome on criminal history background check. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and twisting upper body. Capable of lifting to 30lbs. Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods of time. ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
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Continuous indoor activity and exposure to florescent light. Frequent exposure to computer, video, and other copier emissions. Some outdoor activities and exposure to weather.
Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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