Associate Director of Development, Utah Chapter

The role

You will help raise money for the Utah Chapter of Blue Star Families. You will manage a portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation donors and support grant writing and reporting.

What you will do

• Assist the Executive Director with local fundraising strategy to meet or exceed chapter revenue goals
• Meet or exceed an annual fundraising goal of at least $100,000
• Build, qualify and manage a portfolio of at least 30 new major gift prospects
• Cultivate, solicit and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors and foundations
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities with the Executive Director and national Development team
• Support donor recognition and communication with funders and supporters
• Support donor engagement events and activities
• Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in CRM (e.g., Salesforce)
• Assist with grant proposal writing and reporting
• Represent Blue Star Families at chapter events, community events and networking opportunities

Required qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant nonprofit fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in individual giving, corporate sponsorships and/or grant writing
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)
• Ability to travel out of town overnight several times per year
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of the military family experience
• Familiarity with membership-driven organizations

Benefits

• 403(b) with matching
• Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Communications Allowance
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses
• On-the-job professional development training
• Career growth opportunities
• Workplace flexibility
• Competitive salaries

Before you apply

• Preference is given to candidates who have lived in the designated Chapter community for at least the past three years
• Participation in in-person gatherings is a required part of the role

About the company

Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families, supporting military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network and local chapters. It is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.