Corps/County Development Director

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

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
  • 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 team
  • Work closely with your Corps officers/leadership team to plan fundraising strategies, develop agendas and recommendations for current and future fundraising initiatives
  • Establish and maintain excellent relationship with donors while ensuring timely and appropriate communication with donors
  • Work 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 Commander
  • Work with Divisional mail appeal vendor to develop direct mail fundraising strategies
  • Work 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 Christmas
  • Develop, 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 proposals
  • Refer all Planned Giving Prospects to the Senior Director of Philanthropy
• Public Relations
  • Coordinate local media and public relations outreach (print, radio, television, service clubs, community organizations etc.) with assistance from the Divisional Communications team
  • Oversee the updating of website and social media sites to ensure the local community is aware of the programs and services in your community
  • Identify public relations opportunities to share the work of the local CorpsAttend community events on behalf of The Salvation Army
• Advisory Organizations
  • Serve as liaison to the Advisory Board as requested
  • Assist Corps Officers with recruitment of new board members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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 abilities
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of public relations and fund raising

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Background in the principles of fundraising, and marketing preferred
• Minimum 1 year of supervision required

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates 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

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.