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This position will develop and implement fundraising strategies to carry forward the mission of the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. The Senior Planned Giving Officer will cultivate, solicit and steward planned giving donors and prospects while aligning donor interests with the strategic objectives of the organization. Some of the responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Develop, manage and implement the planned gifts for Juliette Gordon Low Society (JGL) program.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors in order to increase the chapter’s JGL membership by securing planned gift commitments.
• Communicate directly with donors, prospects and their advisors to evaluate charitable objectives, analyze and recommend plans of giving, solicit and secure gifts that meet donor objectives and further Girl Scouts’ mission. At least 50% of time is face-to-face contact with donors and prospects.
• Ensure donor stewardship and recognition programs that maximize donor satisfaction and continued connect with the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.
• Manage volunteer JGL committee.
• Ensures that proposals, actions, contacts and solicitation strategies are entered into the fund development database according to department standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree or fundraising certification preferred. J.D. desired.
• Requires five years’ experience in cultivating, soliciting and stewardship of planned giving donors with a demonstrated track record of securing planned gifts.
• Must be a self-motivated and highly organized individual who will be a professional representative of the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.
• Effective written and communication skills, particularly working with teams and individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds; excellent technical computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook; Must possess proven skills in tracking donor information in databases.
• Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement and become a registered member of Girl Scouts of the USA.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must have access to personal transportation on a regular basis for business travel, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.

Salary Range: $80,000+

Application: For additional information and application instructions please visit our website at www.girlscoutsrv.org or follow the link: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=513115

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Fairview Health Services Minneapolis, MN

For more than 100 years, Fairview has been improving the health of the communities we serve. We have grown into one of Minnesota’s largest nonprofit organizations. Today, we are more than 20,000 employees and generate annual revenues of more than $2 billion that sustains our ability to provide excellent care.

This Senior Development Officer will be responsible for employing industry acceptable standards, procedures, and techniques of fundraising, which will result in major philanthropic gifts to support the mission of Fairview Health Services. The officer will work with other members of the Foundation staff, administration, board members, and volunteers to assure that maximum coordinated efforts are employed to direct the Major Gift development efforts of a region or service line. The officer will be responsible for managing prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and relationship building leading to major gifts. Once a major gift is made, the officer will then be responsible for assuring proper stewardship of the gift and continuing activities to sustain the relationship.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10 years in fundraising, with 5 years experience in major gift solicitation and program management. Prefer 5 years of experience and proficiency in securing major gifts of $10,000 - $100,000 from individual donors. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the highest standards of ethics as accepted by the professional fundraising community. Competency using donor management software programs and use of Social Media.

We offer competitive compensation with the flexibility to select benefits that best fit you and your family's needs. Please apply online fairview.org/recruitment and search by Job # 10-31203. EEO/AA Employer

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH

The University of Minnesota Duluth Office of the Vice Chancellor for University Relations is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Development Officer. The position is a 100%, 12-month, annual renewable, professional and administrative appointment.

For a complete position description and information on how to apply, go to http://employment.umn.edu and search for Job Requisition #166468.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.