Fundraising and Special Events Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fundraising and Special Events Director is a senior member of the council’s professional staff with responsibility for the overall development/fundraising strategy including planning, managing, coordinating, supporting and measuring all development efforts for annual operations. The position reports directly to the Scout Executive. The Fundraising and Special Events Director interacts directly with the HOVC Development Cabinet, Executive Board members, and other key volunteers and related leadership groups.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversees a comprehensive development program which includes:
   1. Friends of Scouting (Annual Giving) and direct mail programs across central Virginia. Takes ownership over the Eagle Society ($1,200 and greater donors) giving program for individuals and businesses. Develops and maintains relationships and communicates with auxiliary organizations that provide funding: United Way, Federal/State Employee campaigns, Community Foundations, etc.
   2. Grantsmanship including researching, qualifying, relationship management, drafting, submission, follow-up and reporting.
   3. Periodic campaigns – advises and supports, or takes ownership over specific agreed components.
   4. Donor Stewardship, communications and recognition.
2. Responsible for planning and executing Fundraising Special Events including the Annual Friends of Scouting Dinner, Sporting Clays Classic, and Golf Tournament with key volunteers. Is also responsible for bi-annual Alumni Networking Events.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in the Council’s annual budget building process. Prepares with Scout Executive and other directors forecasts of short-term, multi-year and long-term financial needs relating to operations, capital and endowment.Helps establish fundraising goals in annual budget process.
2. Recognizes and demonstrates the importance of good staff and volunteer working relationships. Manages these relationships and provides motivation and recognition. Provides leadership to and advises other staff with responsibilities in the overall development process.
3. Provides reports on the progress of fundraising goals and leading indicators during weekly staff meetings.
4. Respond to special assignments as requested.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated development knowledge and training.
2. Proven fundraising success managing general program components like annual giving, grantsmanship, and sponsorships.
3. Experienced in project management and event planning.
4. Strong management and motivation of board members, committees, staff and other volunteers to meet fundraising goals and manage donor relationships.
5. Strong management, written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Ability to present the Council in professional manner.
6. Bachelor’s degree
7. Donor database proficiency; CRM and fundraising software experience; Blackbaud a plus.

Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer generous PTO policy and Scouting America holiday observances.