Job Position

Since 1910, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. BSA promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging-where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!

The Boy Scouts of America is seeking an experienced Philanthropic Advisor to develop and cultivate personal relationships with major donors and prospects.  The Philanthropic Advisor will report to the Manager of Philanthropy. This position is Dallas based and will require travel.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develops personal relationships with major and high-end philanthropic donors and prospects with the capacity to make leadership gifts to Scouting and close legacy gifts. Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individual prospects using an organized donor tracking system.
• Provides advice and counsel to leaders, Development teams, and donors. Actively participates in the recognition and stewardship strategy of major donors. Executes strategic plans and programs that increase fundraising capacity.
• Prepares reports and plans for follow-up for the relationship cultivation strategy of major donors. Regularly interfaces with leadership and senior management. Provides advice and counsel to the organization in areas of expertise.
• Leads development and major gift teams by providing input to help teams achieve their donation targets.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:

Knowledge of:  Strong knowledge of the philanthropic sector, as well as the various laws and regulations affecting them. Business acumen and strategic planning.

Skill in: Proficient writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to gather and organize information appropriately. Excellent customer service and communication skills (listening, interpersonal, oral, and written).  A high degree of professionalism, confidence and flexibility that allows the incumbent to work collaboratively and effectively with clients and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.  Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to effectively utilize proprietary software.  Compelling communication; building partnerships; and building customer loyalty. Strong planning and implementation skills; research and synthesizing abilities. High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.

Ability to: Energize the organization. Excellent ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple competing assignments and responsibilities. Excellent ability to work well in a team environment.  Ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with staff, members of the community, elected officials, the media, colleagues in other foundations, and members of the nonprofit sector.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

• 7 years of experience in donation and prospect management.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Preferences:   Interest in philanthropy and the non-profit community.

Boy Scouts of America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and BSA holiday observances.