Director of Development and Community Relations

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Health coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Girl Scouts of Alaska is seeking a dynamic Director of Development and Community Relations to lead fundraising efforts, cultivate donors, and strengthen partnerships across Alaska. This role drives strategy, secures grants and sponsorships, and plans fundraising events.

You will oversee development operations, coordinate with marketing, work with the CEO and Board, and model our mission of empowering girls while ensuring financial sustainability for the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven success in nonprofit fundraising, development, or related field.
• Ability to develop relationships and achieve fundraising goals.
• Experience coordinating with marketing, communications, or creative partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead GSAK’s overall fundraising and development efforts.
• Build and steward relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, and community leaders.
• Identify and pursue new funding and partnership opportunities.
• Plan and lead fundraising campaigns and events.
• Serve as the strategic liaison between GSAK and our external marketing firm.
• Track progress toward fundraising goals and provide recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Community engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Donor management

Job description

About Us

For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has helped girls develop the skills and confidence they need to blossom into their best selves. From our earliest badges in electricity, aeronautics, and natural sciences to today's all-girl robotics teams and cookie entrepreneurs, girls have challenged themselves through skill-building opportunities, worked with inspiring role models, and developed lifelong friendships.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska, we are dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Our mission is to empower girls through leadership experiences, skill-building opportunities, and community involvement.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-focused Director of Development and Community Relations to lead GSAK's fundraising efforts and strengthen our relationships throughout the Alaska community.

This position is responsible for developing and executing GSAK's overall fundraising strategy, identifying new revenue opportunities, cultivating and stewarding donors and community partners, securing grants and corporate sponsorships, and planning and leading fundraising events. The Director personally manages the organization's development efforts and is accountable for achieving established fundraising goals.

The Director also serves as GSAK's strategic liaison with our external marketing firm, ensuring that marketing priorities, campaigns, communications, and organizational messaging support GSAK's fundraising, membership, community engagement, and overall strategic goals.

As part of our dynamic and passionate team, you will join a group of individuals committed to ensuring that girls across Alaska have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our benefits include:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and relax with ample PTO to support a healthy work-life balance.

Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year, plus a paid week off for a year-end office closure.

Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Financial Security: Long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance.

Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Family-Friendly Work Environment

To Be Successful in This Position

You Are:

A strategic thinker and strong relationship builder.

A confident fundraiser who can turn relationships and opportunities into meaningful support.

A compelling communicator who is comfortable representing GSAK in the community.

Organized, self-directed, and able to successfully manage multiple priorities.

Comfortable working collaboratively with executives, Board members, volunteers, vendors, and community partners.

Passionate about the Girl Scout mission.

You Need:

A bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, business development, community relations, or a related field.

Demonstrated success developing relationships and achieving fundraising or revenue goals.

Experience with grants, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, annual giving, fundraising campaigns, or other development activities.

Experience planning and leading fundraising events.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Experience managing donor information and tracking development activity.

Experience coordinating with external marketing, communications, or creative partners is preferred.

The ability to represent GSAK professionally throughout the community.

You Will:

Lead GSAK’s overall fundraising and development efforts.

Build and steward relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, and community leaders.

Identify and pursue new funding and partnership opportunities.

Plan and lead fundraising campaigns and events.

Serve as the strategic liaison between GSAK and our external marketing firm.

Ensure marketing and communications efforts support GSAK’s fundraising, membership, and community engagement goals.

Work closely with the CEO, Board, staff, and volunteers to advance GSAK’s mission.

Track progress toward fundraising goals and provide recommendations to leadership.

Position Requirements

Commitment to the Girl Scout mission and willingness to become a Girl Scout member.

Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.

Ability to travel locally and occasionally throughout Alaska.

A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Successful completion of an annual background check.

This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

If you are a strategic fundraiser, relationship builder, and community-minded leader who wants to help create opportunities for girls across Alaska, we invite you to join our team as the

Director of Development and Community Relations.

Girl Scouts of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.