Alumni and Annual Fund Coordinator
Description

 

Every Girl Scout has a story. Some are just beginning their journey, and others carry the lessons of Girl Scouting with them for a lifetime. As our Alumni and Annual Fund Coordinator, you'll help connect those stories while building the relationships that make our mission possible. 


Not only a fundraising position, this role is an opportunity to inspire generosity, strengthen lifelong connections, and create meaningful experiences for alumni, donors, volunteers, and community partners across Kentucky. Whether you're welcoming a first-time donor, reconnecting with Girl Scout alumni, coordinating a community event, or sharing the impact of a gift, your work will help ensure more girls have access to life-changing leadership opportunities. 


We're looking for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships, thrives on connecting people to a purpose, and believes that every interaction matters. If you are organized, creative, community-minded, and energized by bringing people together around a shared mission, we'd love to meet you. 


At Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road, you'll join a collaborative team committed to helping every girl discover her strengths, find her voice, and make a lasting difference in her community. Together, we're building the next generation of courageous and confident leaders. 


Essential Responsibilities 

Annual Fund & Donor Stewardship 

  • Coordinate the council's annual fund calendar, including direct mail, digital appeals, Giving Tuesday/KY Gives Day initiatives, year-end giving, and other annual fundraising initiatives.  
  • Manage donor acknowledgments, stewardship communications, and recognition efforts to ensure a meaningful and timely donor experience.  
  • Maintain accurate donor records and gift documentation within the donor database.  
  • Monitor annual fund metrics and prepare reports that support fundraising strategies and organizational decision-making.  
  • Support donor cultivation by coordinating meetings, preparing materials and collateral, and assisting with follow-up activities.  
  • Collaborate with the Communications team to develop compelling donor stories and fundraising content and marketing plan.  

Alumni Engagement 

  • Develop and implement strategies that strengthen relationships with Girl Scout alumni across the council.  
  • Build and maintain an active alumni database while identifying opportunities to reconnect former members and volunteers.  
  • Coordinate alumni communications, networking opportunities, recognition initiatives, and special events.  
  • Create meaningful pathways for alumni to engage through volunteering, mentoring, advocacy, and philanthropy.  

Events & Community Engagement 

  • Coordinate donor, alumni, and community engagement events that strengthen relationships and increase visibility for the organization.  
  • Represent Girl Scouts at community events, networking opportunities, and partner functions.  
  • Assist in cultivating corporate and community partnerships that support fundraising and mission advancement.  
  • Support volunteer committees and event volunteers as assigned.  

Database & Administrative Support 

  • Maintain donor, alumni, and prospect information with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.  
  • Facilitate connections and relationships with third party contracts or consultants. 
  • Generate reports, mailing lists, acknowledgments, and other fundraising materials as needed.  
  • Assist with prospect research and donor pipeline development.  
  • Support department budgeting, recordkeeping, and administrative projects.  
Requirements

 

Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, fundraising, business, public relations, or a related field preferred, or four years of equivalent professional experience.  
  • Experience in fundraising, donor relations, alumni engagement, event planning, marketing, customer engagement, or nonprofit development preferred.  
  • Experience working with donor management or CRM systems preferred.  
  • Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders.  
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.  
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with donor databases and fundraising software preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Passion for relationship building and creating exceptional donor and alumni experiences.  
  • Ability to represent the organization professionally in community settings.  
  • Strong customer service mindset with excellent follow-through.  
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.  
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments.  
  • Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to identify new opportunities for engagement.  
  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.  
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends.  
  • Ability to travel throughout the council jurisdiction.  
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.  

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting, computer work, and driving.  
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment.  
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.  
  • Frequent standing and walking during meetings, events, and community activities.  

Benefits 

  • Competitive nonprofit compensation with opportunities for annual cost-of-living and merit-based increases.  
  • Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement savings options.  
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave designed to support employee well-being.  
  • Professional development opportunities including training, certifications, conferences, networking, and leadership development.  
  • Complimentary annual Girl Scout membership during employment.  



Salary Description
$31,000 - $35,500 a year