Job Summary

The Fund Development Coordinator serves as an integral part of the Fund Development Team, focusing on community engagement, fundraising, alumnae relationships and volunteer partnerships. This position supports the fundraising strategies of our Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma (GSTOP) Council as it relates to the assigned areas, as well as serving as the lead staff for United Way agencies in the area and for special event fundraisers. Maintenance of the coordinator’s area of volunteer and donor management systems are crucial to the success of this position. The coordinator must be results-oriented, able to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and effectively enhance work by engaging volunteers. 

The Fund Development Coordinator will consistently exercise discretion and judgment with respect to matters of significance. This job is not routine, clerical, or administrative in nature.

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains values and includes throughout all its work diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access to ensure delivery of the best quality Girl Scout leadership experience for girls.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Works in partnership with the Fund Development Lead (FDL) to generate fundraising opportunities for the council in Lubbock, Amarillo, and surrounding areas. 
2. Manages individual, civic, United Way, corporate and foundation donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for funding general operating, program, and capital needs, as assigned by FDL. 
3. Responsible for all aspects of the donor development cycle including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, partnership, and stewardship.
4. Works in conjunction with the Grant Writer and the Research and Evaluation Coordinator to ensure deadlines are met for area grant solicitations, reports, and stewardship opportunities.
5. Serves as lead United Way contact for assigned areas, working with the contract grants team (Mission Allies) for completion of applications and reports as assigned.
6. In partnership with a volunteer team, plan and produce annual fundraising events, including but not limited to sponsorships, ticket sales, budgets, timelines, logistics, volunteers, and public relations of events.
7. Works with the Database Administrator to ensure timely gift processing, as well as updating and maintaining donor records in the donor database (Virtuous). 
8. Serves as the lead staff for the Girl Scouts Alumni Association (Amarillo and Lubbock) as well as the lead for the Young Professionals group in assigned areas to keep members engaged in mission related activities.
9. Serves as the local representative, in conjunction with the GSTOP communications team, for TV/Radio and other marketing/public relations opportunities.
10. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of GSTOP major programmatic initiatives.
11. Upholds the Donor Bill of Rights and respect the confidentiality of donors, members, alumnae and staff.
12. Ensures diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated into the work of GSTOP and uphold the Girl Scout Law.
13. Keeps up with trends and changes. Stays informed of federal, state, and local laws governing Texas and Oklahoma.
14. Travel is required between Lubbock and Amarillo with some overnight stays as well. 
15. May travel to other GSTOP service areas and corporate office as needed.
16. Some night and weekend work are required.
17. Performs other duties as assigned by Fund Development Lead.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Mission Focused                                   8. Customer Service Responsiveness
2. Drives Revenue                                     9. Time and Self-Management
3. Strategic Relationship Building         10. Information Management
4. Effective Communicator                    11. Organization Knowledge
5. Adaptability                                          12. Critical Thinking
6. Planning and Implementation          13. Creative Problem Solving
7. Fostering Diversity                              14. Decision Making and Judgement                  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS - - Knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, or equivalent work experience in related field or for a nonprofit preferred.
2. Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting.
3. Membership in Girl Scout organization within first 30 days of employment.
4. Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
5. Knowledge of community needs and funding opportunities in the assigned area.
6. Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
8. Demonstrated experience in database management; Virtuous knowledge is a plus. 
9. Maintains an appropriate level of confidentiality and ability to use discretion in using knowledge of donors and volunteers to uphold the image of Girl Scouts and the ethics and standards of the fundraising profession.
10. Proven ability to work with volunteers, community leaders, organizations, and businesses.
11. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and produce results.
12. Have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation.
13. Must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee should be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

         None required.