Plans, develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates all fund-raising activities for the organization based on a formalized fund development program with a marketing strategy that assures adequate funding for all Greater Houston based programs and special projects; directs activities of the fund development department and provides leadership and direction to staff; promotes the organization within the community to ensure a broad base of funding resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervisory Responsibilities (30%)
- Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (30%)
- Community Outreach and Liaison Responsibilities (10%)
- Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship of Donors (30%)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
- Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television.
- Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.
- Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
- Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.
Working Conditions:
- Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment.
Employee Benefits:
- Health, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan
What We Are Looking For in You
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field, with a Master’s degree preferred.
AND
- Ten years experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising,
OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
- Valid State Drivers License
- CFRE Certification preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field
- Master's degree (preferred)
- Ten years experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible roles
- Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising
- Valid state driver's license
- CFRE Certification (preferred)
- Ability to travel to various locations for public meetings and conferences
- Ability to speak before large groups (in person, radio, television)
- Willingness to conduct duties in accordance with the organization's Christian principles
What We Do
The Salvation Army is an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Motivated by the love of God, its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The organization works to stabilize families ravaged by poverty and aims to eradicate homelessness, addiction, and other barriers to long-term stability for those in need.







