About this role
Schedule/Hours: M- F 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (EXEMPT)
Job Summary:
Plans, develops and manages the Major Gifts Department within the Development Department; coordinates major funding particularly from individuals within the command; provides oversight and/or coordination and preparation of proposals for all requests for major individual funding appropriate to The Salvation Army, seeking out new funding opportunities for Army programs around the command; works directly with the Director of Development and team to develop comprehensive development plans that include the cultivation of major gift resources, multi-year commitment funds and other strategic support in order to generate revenue to support the Area Command.
Essential Functions:
- Assists in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a variety of resource development strategies as part of the development team in order to achieve short-range and long-range goals of the department and the Area Command.
- Prepares solicitation materials for individual prospects and as needed for corporate and/or foundation prospects; accompanies Advisory Board members, Volunteers, Area Commander, and Director of Development.
- Attends meetings and other community involvements as assigned, which are pertinent to the promotion and support of The Salvation Army and enhancing its development programs and projects; performs public speaking to promote awareness and support of Salvation Army programs
- Acts as liaison to prospects, donors, and external contact; develops relationships with the local and broader community to enhance support of operations for which this position is responsible.
Employee Benefits
Paid Time off,
- Voluntary Life Insurance,
- Medical and Life Insurance,
- Supplement Insurance Available
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, marketing, communication, or related field, and
- Three to five years related work experience in fundraising, with two years in major gifts, with one year in supervisory role preferred, or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications:
- Valid State Drivers License
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled