Development Executive, Operations (42554)

Greater St. Louis Area Council; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

AD&D insurance

Family and medical leave benefits

Maternity leave benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer‑

Phone and mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Greater St. Louis Area Scouting is seeking a Development Executive, Operations to support fundraising and donor engagement, helping deliver life-changing youth programs across the St. Louis region.

This role offers hands-on experience in grant management, event coordination, and community partnerships that advance our mission. Ideal for an early-career nonprofit professional aiming to grow into leadership, you will work closely with development leadership, volunteers, donors, and partners while

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least five years of professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or donor relations is beneficial but not required.
• Proficiency with CRM systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising operations and donor engagement initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors.
• Coordinate development projects, meetings, events, and communications.
• Assist with grant management and reporting.
• Represent the organization at community events.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Nonprofit operations

Project management

Relationship-building

Communication

Event coordination

Volunteer management

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Canva

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri - St. Louis , MO 63017, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Development Executive, Operations

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Website: www.scoutingstl.org

Build a Career That Makes an Impact

Are you looking to launch or grow your career in fundraising, nonprofit operations, donor engagement, and community impact?

Greater St. Louis Area Scouting is seeking a motivated and relationship-oriented Development Executive, Operations to support fundraising and development initiatives that help deliver life-changing programs to youth throughout the St. Louis region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, donor stewardship, grant management, project coordination, and community engagement. Working closely with development leadership, volunteers, donors, and community partners, you will gain hands‑on experience in multiple areas of nonprofit development while helping advance our mission.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Development team, you will play an important role in supporting fundraising operations and donor engagement efforts.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with current donors and supporters.
• Identify, cultivate, and engage prospective donors who are passionate about Scouting's mission.
• Manage an assigned donor portfolio, helping supporters connect with and invest in local youth programs.
• Assist with donor communications, stewardship efforts, acknowledgments, and recognition activities.
• Support annual fundraising campaigns and special development initiatives.

Development Operations

• Coordinate development projects, meetings, events, and communications.
• Support donor database management, gift processing, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Prepare meeting materials, donor correspondence, and campaign resources.
• Track and report progress using established fundraising and engagement metrics.

Grant & Project Management

• Assist with grant applications, reports, and follow‑up activities.
• Coordinate timelines and ensure development projects stay on schedule.
• Collaborate with leadership to support strategic fundraising priorities.

Community Engagement

• Represent Greater St. Louis Area Scouting at community events and networking opportunities.
• Develop partnerships with community leaders, volunteers, businesses, and organizations.
• Attend and support district and council events that advance fundraising and community impact.

What We're Looking For

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills and an interest in developing expertise in fundraising, donor engagement, nonprofit operations, and project management.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations, customer service, event coordination, volunteer management, hospitality, sales, or relationship‑building roles is preferred.
• Experience using CRM software such as Raiser's Edge NXT is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Canva preferred.
• Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups in both formal and informal settings.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Personal Attributes

• Relationship‑focused and service‑oriented.
• Self‑motivated with excellent time‑management skills.
• Professional, ethical, and dependable.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree and a minimum of five years of professional work experience
• OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Additional Qualifications

• Nonprofit, fundraising, donor relations, sales, customer service, or business development experience is beneficial but not required.
• Must be willing to accept and meet Scouting America leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
• Must be at least 21 years of age unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that includes occasional evening and weekend events to engage with supporters and community partners.
• Ability to travel for training and professional development opportunities, including occasional annual training programs.
• A Scouting background is helpful but not required.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.

Benefits

Greater St. Louis Area Scouting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Family and medical leave benefits
• Maternity leave benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Phone and mileage reimbursement for approved business expenses
• Generous paid time off program
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Compensation

Starting Salary: $44,000 annually