Development Manager - Philanthropy & Fundraising

Girl Scouts of Utah is hiring a full-time Development Manager!

Do you want to be a part of an organization that has shaped generations of young leaders across Utah?

Do you want to help fund programs that inspire girls to explore STEM, embrace the outdoors, build life skills, and become entrepreneurs?

Are you interested in representing Girl Scouts of Utah at community events, with corporate partners, and among passionate volunteers who share your commitment to empowering girls?

ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS OF UTAH (GSU):

GSU's mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scout leadership activities are organized around 3 keys of leadership: Discover, Connect, and Take Action, and are based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

GSU offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent Health, Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Free Employee assistance program to support your Mental Health
• 401(k) Retirement benefits - with up to a 4% match, vested immediately!
• Work-Life Harmony – Flexible schedules between 7am-7pm with ½ day Fridays!
• Professional growth, Development and Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Resource Groups designed to impact DEIRJ
• GENEROUS Paid Time Off: 45 days per year total!!!!!

A day in the life of the Development Manager:

The Development Manager leads the Fund Development Department at Girl Scouts of Utah (GSU), ensuring the organization meets fundraising goals in alignment with GSU’s 3-Year Organizational Strategy and Board-adopted Fund Development Plan. This position is responsible for overseeing all fundraising operations, advancing a culture of philanthropy across the organization, driving high-level donor, board, and corporate engagement. 

The Development Manager balances administrative leadership with strategic vision—directly managing staff and systems while cultivating major gifts, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic relationships that secure GSU’s long-term sustainability. 

Job Accountabilities & Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

Provide visionary leadership to strengthen and diversify GSU’s fundraising efforts, build strategic partnerships, and guide events and campaign planning to meet revenue goals and advance the mission.

Donor & Stakeholder Engagement:

Develop and maintain meaningful relationships that connect donors and community partners to the mission, ensuring long-term engagement and impactful giving.

Administrative & Operational Oversight:

Ensure efficient and compliant development operations, uphold data accuracy and transparency, and lead the team in maintaining professional and ethical fundraising standards.

Collaboration & Leadership:

Collaborate across departments to integrate fundraising with mission impact, promote teamwork and inclusion, and support organizational excellence through shared leadership.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field preferred. 
• 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and events. 
• Experience building, leading, and supporting high-functioning teams is essential. 
• Strong technical proficiency with fundraising and donor database systems (preferably Blackbaud Razor’s Edge), project management tools (preferably Monday.com), and other data tools. 
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), with experience on the preferred PC platform. 

Skills:

• A commitment and passion for the Girl Scout mission and an ability to effectively promote and communicate the mission and vision of Girl Scouts to internal and external stakeholders. 
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Capable of receiving and implementing feedback effectively.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Goal-oriented and results-driven, with experience working in diverse environments. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail. 
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships.  
• Proven ability to manage multiple and competing projects concurrently in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.  
• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work approach.  
• Highly organized, ability to multitask, handle pressure, and meet deadlines. 
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred but not required.  
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for special events. 
• Girl Scout experience or knowledge is a plus, but not required

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND RACIAL JUSTICE:

Girl Scouts of Utah embraces a pluralistic movement committed to understanding our similarities and differences, building relationships, and promoting a dialogue of acceptance and respect. We believe we are stronger when we include diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches.

Statistically, women, specifically women of color, only apply for jobs for which they meet all qualifications. In order to increase diversity and equity in our hiring process, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all posted requirements.