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Fund Development Gifts Manager

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Salary: $52,000 – $58,000 per year

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(Location: Rockford/South Elgin/Oswego)

What do our employees say about us? “I love working for GSNI! I have seen the many ways that Girl Scouts helps to empower young women to be leaders of tomorrow and provides opportunities that they might not otherwise have. As council staff, I know that in some way I can play a small part in making a difference in the lives of many volunteers, girl members, and Girl Scout families. I feel that working for GSNI is truly a rewarding experience.”

Consider joining our team, if you’re looking for a job with great benefits, such as:

  • Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Retirement Savings
  • Paid Vacation (15 days/year)
  • Paid Sick Time (12 days/year)
  • Paid Holidays (12/year)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (Student Loans)
  • Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks)
  • Paid Accident Insurance

Plus, you’ll be using your talents to invest in the next generation of strong community leaders through the Girl Scout Movement—all while getting paid!

We’re looking for a Gifts Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to secure philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations in support of the mission of Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI). This position manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, oversees annual giving and stewardship efforts, supports major gift development, and supervises the Fund Development Coordinator to ensure effective donor engagement and fundraising operations.

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility Salary: $52,000 - $58,000/ annually, exempt

We’re looking for dedicated individuals who:

  • Believe in the Girl Scout Mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
  • Are excited to be actively involved in giving girls the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become leaders in their own lives and their communities.

Interested? Responsibilities would include:

  • Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects.
  • Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention strategies that increase philanthropic support.
  • Conduct donor visits, meetings, presentations, and engagement opportunities to build meaningful relationships and secure gifts.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and volunteer leaders on major gift cultivation and solicitation strategies.
  • Support planned giving, endowment, and legacy giving initiatives as assigned.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop new donor prospects through research, networking, and community outreach.
  • Prepare proposals, solicitation materials, gift agreements, and stewardship reports

Are these skills and experience you could share with our team?

  • Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor engagement, and stewardship best practices.
  • Ability to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; weekends and evenings may be necessary.
  • Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive fundraising, development, donor relations, or nonprofit management experience.
  • Ability to inspire philanthropic investment through compelling communication and storytelling.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising data and performance metrics. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field preferred

Ready to join our crew? For more information, or to apply, please visit our job site at www.girlscoutsni.org/careers.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois draws inspiration from our Girl Scout Promise and Law in our Belonging Statement. Being a member of Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois means you are part of a community of diverse races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and religions. We commit to providing an equitable and accessible Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all Girl Scouts in our council. We are champions of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access.

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Compensation details: 52000-58000 Yearly Salary





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Title
Fund Development Gifts Manager
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Location
Oswego, Illinois, United States
Published
Nov 1, 2026
Closes:
Jan 1, 2027
Job type
Industry Jobs
Field
Other
Salary

Salary: $52,000 – $58,000 per year

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