Chief Development Officer
- Employer
- Girl Scouts of the USA
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Jul 6, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Fundraising Administration, Membership, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Other Fields, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Girls Scouts
of the USA in the search for a Chief Development Officer.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development
Officer will be a strategic and visionary trailblazer who is
passionate about building the culture of philanthropy for Girl
Scouts, both within the organization and in its greater Girls
Scouts Movement in support of its mission and vision. The Chief
Development Officer will lead a primary revenue-generating
community with diverse funding streams including adult and lifetime
memberships, philanthropic giving, corporate partnerships, and
foundation and government grants. The Chief Development Officer
will provide professional leadership to staff and work closely with
Council leaders, internal and external committees, advisory
councils, donor societies, and member networks.
Charged with increasing the overall pool of donors, partners, and
supporters, the Chief Development Officer will lead the design and
implementation of a comprehensive fundraising and partnership plan
that will ensure achievement of Fund Development teams annual and
multi-year goals, in support of the Girl Scouts overall strategic
plan. The Chief Development Officer will develop and lead an
integrated national fundraising effort, creatively identifying
potential new sources of support for Girls Scouts programs,
research, public education, and organizational infrastructure, and
will forge positive and collaborative relationships with GSUSA
Councils, will spearhead collaborative GSUSA and Council efforts,
and will serve as a lead relationship builder with Council staff on
fund development. The Chief Development Officer will meet or exceed
both personal and departmental revenue goals and strengthen the
organization’s overall fundraising capacity systematically and
effectively. The Chief Development Officer will successfully manage
a personal portfolio of donors and will provide required leadership
and oversight to the SPNV team to meet the department’s income
goals.
Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development
organization for girls, with 2.5 million members—1.8 million girls
and 800,000 adults. Girl Scouts is the leading authority on girls’
healthy development, and builds girls of courage, confidence, and
character who make the world a better place. Today, and spanning
coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts of the USA is the
largest girl-focused organization in the United States and a
household recognized brand. Many know the organization from its
iconic Girl Scout Cookies (yes, they’re delicious!), but Girl
Scouts is so much more. As a mission-driven nonprofit organization,
Girl Scouts of the USA has been championing girls as they discover
their dreams and work together to change the world. From navigating
a rocky hiking trail to advocating for climate justice, Girl Scouts
of all backgrounds and abilities can be themselves unapologetically
as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that
matter most to them. GSUSA describes themselves as a team of doers,
innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers collaborating
to support Girl Scouts in 111 local chapters and 152 countries and
engaging 50 million alumni.
Girl Scouts of the USA's goal is to be, and to be known as, a
welcoming organization where every Girl Scout feels they
belong—that Girl Scouts is for them. Regardless of race, religion,
family income or cultural background, all Girl Scouts deserve to be
part of a Movement that teaches valuable life skills and that sets
them up for success throughout their lives.
A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least 15
years of fundraising experience. All applications must be
accompanied by a cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of Girl Scouts of the USA as well as the
responsibilities and qualifications stated in the position
prospectus.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1109
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