Job Summary

The Gifts Officer is primarily responsible for creating and cultivating relationships with donor prospects, including but not limited to individuals, volunteers, foundations, and corporate entities in outlying areas across the 30 counties served by Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. The Gifts Officer will fundraise to meet budgetary goals around the six centers of commerce identified in the Council's territory. Key activities include donor prospecting, research, developing the donor pipeline, and securing new funding. This job requires travel across 30 counties in eastern Oklahoma on a regular basis and is a Safety Sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivates relationships with current and prospective donors across identified outlying areas in the Council's territory.
• Plans and lead weekly meetings to secure new funding for the Council with emphasis on maximizing the counties served by GSEOK.
• Works with Special Event Coordinator to aid volunteer led committees, in outlying areas, with appropriate Council support and guidance on event implementation and work with committees to meet revenue goals.
• Collects, research and prioritize leads from centers of commerce as appropriate.
• Analyzes existing donor cultivation list to determine next steps, including individual, corporate and Girl Scout alumnae opportunities.
• Contributes to the donor pipeline through research, coordinating follow-up strategies with Fund Development Team including but not limited to specific donation requests.
• Coordinates with Fund Development Team on donor strategy, future actions, and engagement of board and other relationships.
• Attends donor meetings and manage donor follow-up, including initiating and completing asks for support.
• Participates in strategic planning for fund development.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or prior work experience in donor research, fundraising, business development, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license within the state of employment.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and maintain a routine for accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Physical and Schedule Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.