Development Officer Scouting America Grand Canyon Council Scottsdale, AZ Job Details Full-time From $57,700 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Dependent health insurance coverage Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Interpersonal skills Account development Driver's License Bachelor's degree Account management Full Job Description Build relationships. Raise support. Change lives. Scouting Arizona is looking for an energetic, relationship-focused Development Officer to help grow philanthropic support for Scouting across Arizona. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, building trust, taking initiative, and seeing the results of their work. Fundraising experience is helpful but not required. We are looking for someone with curiosity, confidence, persistence, and follow-through who wants to build a career in fundraising while making a meaningful difference for young people. What You'll Do As a front-line fundraiser, you will manage and grow a portfolio of 120+ current and prospective donors. With coaching and support from experienced development leaders, you will:

• Identify and connect with prospective donors and build new relationships.
• Meet with donors, business leaders, community leaders, alumni, and other supporters.
• Discover what matters to people and connect their interests with opportunities to invest in Scouting.
• Develop strategies to engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
• Solicit philanthropic gifts, generally at the $2,000+ level.
• Prepare and present proposals that connect donor interests with Scouting's impact.
• Consistently achieve leading-indicator goals, including discovery attempts, meetings, and proposals.
• Follow through on commitments and keep relationships moving forward.
• Maintain timely, accurate records and next steps in Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Collaborate with development colleagues and participate in events and community activities. The Person We're Looking For You might be a great fit if you:
• Enjoy meeting new people and building authentic relationships.
• Are comfortable reaching out to someone you don't know and starting a conversation.
• Listen well, ask good questions, and are genuinely curious about people.
• Communicate with warmth, confidence, and professionalism.
• Take initiative, follow through, and are motivated by measurable goals.
• Are persistent and understand that meaningful relationships develop over time.
• Are organized and disciplined about managing relationships, priorities, and follow-up.
• Are comfortable with technology and the importance of accurate, timely CRM records.
• Welcome coaching and feedback and are motivated to keep developing your skills.
• Demonstrate personal integrity and a genuine commitment to helping young people.

You may come from fundraising, sales, business development, recruiting, hospitality, financial services, account management, higher education, community engagement, or another relationship-focused field. What matters most is your ability to connect with people, build trust, stay organized, take action, and work toward measurable results. Build Your Fundraising Career We provide coaching and development in prospect qualifications, discovery, cultivation strategies, solicitation planning, making the ask, proposal development, donor stewardship, and CRM processes. You will have meaningful responsibility from the start, including your own portfolio, meetings with donors, fundraising strategies, and the opportunity to see the impact of your work firsthand. Why Scouting? Scouting prepares young people for lives of leadership, service, character, and citizenship. As a Development Officer, you will connect people who care about Arizona's youth with opportunities to invest in their future. You will build relationships with leaders throughout Arizona and help provide young people and families with experiences that build confidence, character, skills, and a commitment to service. Your work will have a direct connection to the mission. You will see how philanthropic support creates opportunities for young people across Arizona. Compensation & Benefits Starting annual compensation is $57,700, which includes a $51,700 annual salary plus car and phone allowance of $6,000 per year.

Benefits include:

Fidelity 403(b) with matching after 1 year

• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits Health savings account 12 annual holidays, plus paid vacation and sick time

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends

Education:

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university is required

License/Certification:

Driver License & reliable transportation are required

Work Location:

Scottsdale, Arizona. The role includes regular travel throughout Arizona for donor and prospect meetings, events, and community activities. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're energized by people, motivated by goals, and want your work to have a tangible impact on young people, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're coming from fundraising or another relationship-focused profession, if you're ready to build a career in fundraising, we'd like to hear from you. Be sure to tell us about your experience working with young people. When you apply, we'd love to hear about any youth-serving experience you have, whether through work or volunteering, such as Scouting, Apply today!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $57,700.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Scottsdale, AZ 85258