Development Specialist

Description:

Girl Scouts of Utah is seeking a highly organized, strong writer and relationship-builder to join our Development team. This role plays a key part in driving fundraising success through grant writing, donor engagement, event leadership, and operational support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about advancing mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Writing & Fund Development

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals, reports, and funding relationships
• Oversee grant pipeline, deadlines, and compliance
• Partner with internal teams to align funding opportunities with program impact

Donor Engagement & Database Management

• Support donor stewardship and relationship-building efforts
• Maintain accurate donor records in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
• Process gifts, acknowledgments, and generate reports to track engagement

Event Management

• Lead planning and execution of key events such as Camping for a Cause and Town Club Silver Tea
• Collaborate with volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners
• Support additional fundraising and donor engagement events, including media-related opportunities

Collaboration & Campaign Support

• Partner across teams to support fundraising campaigns and mission-driven initiatives
• Contribute to creative strategies that grow revenue and community engagement
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven organization that empowers girls and builds leaders. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while working with a collaborative and passionate team.

GSU offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent Health, Life and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement benefits - with up to a 4% match, vested immediately!
• Work-Life Harmony – Flexible schedules (after 30 days) 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: 43 days per year total!!!!!

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2+ years of grant writing, fundraising, or related experience
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with Blackbaud (preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; attendance at fundraising events, donor engagements, and stakeholder meetings—including evenings and weekends—is expected.
• This is an on-site role with flexible scheduling between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, with the potential for a hybrid (partially remote) work arrangement after six months.

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.