Position Summary : The Corps / County Development Director is the primary fundraising professional responsible to achieve the financial, media, and community relations goals and generate increased charitable giving through the design and implementation of short and long-term development strategies and goals in the assigned Corps / County area. Responsibilities include various development activities critical to the acquisition of resources needed to advance the organizational mission and coordinate with the divisional development team.
Essential Responsibilities :
Leadership and Administration
- Manage, direct and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan for your location in coordination with your Corps Officer.
- Oversee individual donor, corporate and foundation relations in your local community and
- Engage in donor development, manage capital campaigns, participate in grant-writing, special events, media opportunities, etc.
- Advance the capability of the development team and systems (donor relations, mail appeal, media campaigns, special events, planned giving / legacies, etc.)
- Utilize current donor management system to track donor communications, gifts and annual fundraising reports
General Fundraising Activities
Manage all aspects of the mail appeal, operating, capital and endowment fundraising campaigns, and coordinate this activity with the Divisional Development teamWork closely with your Corps officers / leadership team to plan fundraising strategies, develop agendas and recommendations for current and future fundraising initiativesEstablish and maintain excellent relationship with donors while ensuring timely and appropriate communication with donorsWork with your Corps officers to set and achieve annual fundraising goals based on Corps needs. Goals will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Senior Director of Development and agreed upon with the Corps Officer / Area CommanderWork with Divisional mail appeal vendor to develop direct mail fundraising strategiesWork closely with Corps Officer to plan and promote all Christmas fundraising activities such as Red Kettle Kick-off, counter kettles, and other seasonal fundraising events during ChristmasDevelop, manage and promote annual or special fundraising events benefitting The Salvation Army such as civic dinner, back-to-school drive, golf classic, etc.Philanthropic Fundraising Activities
Work with the Senior Director of Philanthropy on Major Gift, Planned Giving, Corporate, and Primary contact donor assignments and strategies.Personally prospect, solicit, cultivate, and close gifts while maintaining a portfolio of 25-50 individuals, corporations, and foundations who give $5,000+.Work within the Divisional Major Gifts framework coordinating with other Philanthropy staff under the direction of the Senior Director of Philanthropy.Track and maintain records of all assignments, tasks, and gifts in Salesforce.Identify community grants and submit grant funding proposalsRefer all Planned Giving Prospects to the Senior Director of PhilanthropyPublic Relations
Coordinate local media and public relations outreach (print, radio, television, service clubs, community organizations etc.) with assistance from the Divisional Communications teamOversee the updating of website and social media sites to ensure the local community is aware of the programs and services in your communityIdentify public relations opportunities to share the work of the local CorpsAttend community events on behalf of The Salvation ArmyAdvisory Organizations
Serve as liaison to the Advisory Board as requestedAssist Corps Officers with recruitment of new board membersPerform other duties as assignedQualifications :
Education / Experience :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesMinimum 3 years' experience in the field of public relations and fund raisingSkills, Knowledge & Abilities :
Background in the principles of fundraising, and marketing preferredMinimum 1 year of supervision requiredComputer Skills :
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePointWillingness to learn new software as neededCertificates and Licenses :
Must have and maintain a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed