Development Associate (Holiday Campaigns)

Salvation Army Tucson; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters Sacramento, CA is seeking a Development Associate to support donor communications, campaigns, and projects, ensuring timely delivery and consistent messaging across the development team.

The role strengthens donor experience and fundraising effectiveness by coordinating calendars, preparing reports, updating donor records, and assisting with events, while collaborating with the Donor Relations Director and colleagues in Marketing, PR, and Annual Giving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of administration, project coordination, communications, or development support.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Word, Publisher, Excel, Access, WordPress, social media, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread donor communications and collateral.
• Support calendars and scheduling of donor outreach.
• Coordinate production of communication materials with staff or external vendors.
• Maintain donor records in CRM/database.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, reports, and donor materials.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and messaging remains consistent.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Project coordination

Donor communications

Office software

Microsoft Word

Publisher

Excel

Access

WordPress

Social media

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM database

Job description

Development Associate (Holiday Campaigns)

Requisition Number: DEVEL024694

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Locations

Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters Sacramento, CA 95834 1926, USA

Description

The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Basic Purpose

Serving as the operational hub of the department, the Development Associate ensures timely delivery of donor communications, campaigns, and projects while maintaining consistency, quality, and alignment across all development activities. This position strengthens the donor experience and improves fundraising effectiveness through reliable follow-through on departmental priorities. The Development Associate executes and coordinates key operational functions within the Development Department, with a primary focus on supporting and expanding fundraising initiatives across the Division. This role works closely with the Donor Relations Director, Planned Giving Directors, Annual Giving Team, Corporate partners, Volunteers, PR and Marketing, and Events teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing communications, including emails, updates, and basic collateral
• Support development, communication calendars and scheduling of donor outreach
• Coordinate production of communication materials with internal staff or external vendors
• Ensure consistency with Salvation Army messaging and communication standards
• Assist in coordinating development campaigns, mailings, and departmental projects
• Maintain project timelines, task trackers, and follow-up schedules
• Support preparation of reports, proposals, and donor materials
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and communicated effectively
• Maintain accurate donor and constituent records in the CRM/database
• Assist with acknowledgment tracking, data updates, and list preparation
• Perform basic data quality checks and support reporting needs
• Support segmentation and preparation of mailing and communication lists
• Assist with planning and coordination of donor events and development activities
• Support event logistics, including materials, lists, and follow-up communications
• Works closely in supporting key staff such as the Donor Relations Director, Planned Giving Directors, Annual Giving Team, and assisting with PR, Marketing, and Events.

Seasonal Christmas Campaigns

• Track list of potential kettle sites in each corps area (including kettle sites that had been used in the past)
• Develop program of thanks for kettle sites, Kettle Club, Red Kettle and year-round cultivation and engagement
• Holiday Tool Kit
• Coordinate with Development and online team for each section, Volunteers, Kettles, PR, Online, Corporate Relations, Advisory Organizations
• Work with online team to keep online tool kit up to date
• Include action plans for volunteers and kettles and send monthly reminders to the field
• Organize the Christmas Orientation for corps officers and their employees; put together schedule, topics, and assigned speakers
• Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator for volunteer recruitment
• Disburse information to the field; keep officers and kettle coordinators updated on all National and Territorial agreements during the Christmas season

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in administration, project coordination, communications, or development support
• Ability to prioritize work and multitask simultaneous projects
• Proficiency in working with basic office computing systems and equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Access, WordPress, social media platforms, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• CampaignsMust be able to work independently

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver license and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ livescan fingerprint check
• Complete the Salvation Army vehicle course training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for administrative positions
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
• Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools (PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer)

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

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