Corps Director of Development (6196)

The Salvation Army; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Greensboro Corps in Greensboro, NC is seeking a fundraising professional to plan, develop, and coordinate all phases of donor development and fundraising campaigns. You will serve as liaison to the Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments, promoting a positive image in the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating donor communications, maintaining donor records, preparing grant proposals, and reporting on donor activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years experience working in a fund-raising position or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors a systematic program of fundraising, involving individual donors, corporate donors, foundations, government grants, capital campaigns, special events, etc.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates all phases of donor development and the solicitation of financial support for The Salvation Army programs, services, and raising funds for capital campaigns for the Corps.
• Sets goals, monitors work, and evaluates results to ensure organizational needs and objectives are met.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date donor records in an accurate and complete manner; ensures the confidentiality of the same as required.
• Monitors, tracks, and participates in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a database containing up-to-date donor records; prepares routine and special donor activity reports.
• Serves as liaison to the Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments.
• Establishes and maintains donor relationships with a view to cultivation and upgrading.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all donor communication and direct mail programs of the corps working with the approved direct mail vendor.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all programs involved with receipting contributions, thank you letters, donor appreciation, and information (newsletters).
• Coordinates and prepares for timely submission of all grant proposals, as well as subsequent reports required by grants awarded.
• Distributes formal correspondence, drafted by Commanding Officer or Grant Writer, to grant makers including letters of inquiry, formal grant proposals, cover letters, thank you letters, and progress and program evaluation reports.
• Develops and coordinates planned giving programs with planned giving personnel at Divisional Headquarters.
• Plans, develops and coordinates public relation programs with the media, private and public sector organizations and churches ensuring that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the communities and for both internal and external audiences.
• Serves as liaison to all media ensuring the desired message is communicated; photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events; strengthens communication with donors, prospective donors, corporations, volunteers, media personnel, civic club leadership and local government leadership.
• Plans special events for gifts in kind, to promote The Salvation Army programs and fundraising.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: NSC-Greensboro Corps - GREENSBORO, NC 27406
• Position Type: Full Time Regular
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / year
• Job Category: Fundraising & Donor Relations
• Location: Greensboro Corps - Greensboro, NC

About this Opportunity

Plans, develops, and coordinates all phases of donor development and the solicitation of financial support for The Salvation Army programs, services, and raising funds for capital campaigns for the Corps; Serves as liaison to the Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments. Plans, develops, and coordinates public relation programs with the media, private and public sector organizations and churches ensuring that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the communities and for both internal and external audiences. Serves as liaison to all media ensuring the desired message is communicated; photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events; strengthens communication with donors, prospective donors, corporations, volunteers, media personnel, civic club leadership and local government leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors a systematic program of fundraising, involving individual donors, corporate donors, foundations, government grants, capital campaigns, special events, etc.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates all phases of donor development and the solicitation of financial support for The Salvation Army programs, services, and raising funds for capital campaigns for the Corps.
• Sets goals, monitors work, and evaluates results to ensure organizational needs and objectives are met.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date donor records in an accurate and complete manner; ensures the confidentiality of the same as required.
• Monitors, tracks, and participates in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a database containing up-to-date donor records; prepares routine and special donor activity reports.
• Serves as liaison to the Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments.
• Establishes and maintains donor relationships with a view to cultivation and upgrading.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all donor communication and direct mail programs of the corps working with the approved direct mail vendor.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all programs involved with receipting contributions, thank you letters, donor appreciation, and information (newsletters).
• Coordinates and prepares for timely submission of all grant proposals, as well as subsequent reports required by grants awarded.
• Distributes formal correspondence, drafted by Commanding Officer or Grant Writer, to grant makers including letters of inquiry, formal grant proposals, cover letters, thank you letters, and progress and program evaluation reports.
• Develops and coordinates planned giving programs with planned giving personnel at Divisional Headquarters.
• Plans, develops and coordinates public relation programs with the media, private and public sector organizations and churches ensuring that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the communities and for both internal and external audiences.
• Serves as liaison to all media ensuring the desired message is communicated; photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events; strengthens communication with donors, prospective donors, corporations, volunteers, media personnel, civic club leadership and local government leadership.
• Plans special events for gifts in kind, to promote The Salvation Army programs and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Business Administration, Non Profit Fundraising, or related field.
• Experience: Three years experience working in a fund-raising position, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television.
• Ability to travel to various locations to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.
• Limited amount of physical effort associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.