Development Coordinator

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking an Annual Campaign Manager to lead major gifts, donor relations, and strategic fundraising initiatives. This role collaborates with the Western Division grants team and local staff to meet annual goals, including events, digital campaigns, and media outreach.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in nonprofit fundraising, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–5 years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Experience with donor relations, prospect research, and solicitation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with fundraising software (Salesforce) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a fundraising plan to meet budgeted goals.
• Coordinates media relations and speaking opportunities.
• Increases fundraising through events, digital campaigns and direct mail.
• Manages donor records in Salesforce with accuracy.
• Prepares reports and represents The Salvation Army in community meetings.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Full-Time Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Compensation Rate: $88,000-$93,000 Annually***

• Full-Time Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Compensation Rate: $88,000-$93,000 Annually***

The Salvation Army Mission:

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.

Summary/Primary Purpose:

This role is responsible for annual campaign managerment, securing major gifts, including individual and corporate foundation gifts with assistance from Western Division (WST) grants team and other donor relations staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works directly with the Area Commander for Strategic Development, and in cooperation Command officers and key staff, as well as with WST Director of Philanthropy to develop, coordinate and implement a fundraising plan to meet budgeted goals for current and expanded operations and setting specific goals for all fundraising
• Participates in administrative planning and evaluation of fundraising
• Develops and implements events that will increase fundraising and local awareness to reach established goal.
• In partnership with WST Communication Department manages media relations strategy with local media to include preparation and distribution of media releases, public service announcements, also identifies and secures speaking opportunities for the Capital Area Commander's and other staff as designated.
• In partnership with WST Communications Department, manages efforts to raise funds digitally and via social media, and to create promotional materials that make a case for support programs and services throughout the Area Command.
• Actively participates in Advisory Board and committee meetings, steers the development committee.
• In partnerhip with WST Development Department, is responsible for securing individual, foundation and cororate gifts, as well as pledges from prospects donors, developing their interest, cultivating relationships and stewardship.
• Creates advertising campaigns as requested/needed in cooperation with WST Communications
• Partners with Capital Area Commanders and Social Service Coordinator in completing and submitting Consulting Corps Officers and key staff as necessary.
• Coordinates direct mail campaign and tracks progress of appeals, in cooperation with WST planned giving and direct mail leadership to coordniate the development
• Oversee SalesForce database entries, working directly with WST Data Department, to assure accuracy of donor records and
• Support program development including creating policies, procedures, and evaluation of programs in conjuction with Area Coordinators, Advisory Board, Officers, and key staff.
• Prepares and submits reports as
• Represents The Salvation Army In community service club meetings as
• This role may be required to work hours outside of normal work hours to include evenings, weekends and
• Driving is an essential function of the position.
• All other duties us

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct reports

Special Events & Community Engagement Specialist

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ work-related experience or a combination of training, education, and experience. Comprehencive experience in nonprofit fund raising, including prospect research, donor relations, and solicitation is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Creates a positive work environment by behaving and communicationing ina manner that fosters good relationships with community partners, clients, co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to represent The Salvation Army with the highest level of professionalism.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, attention to detail and filing.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications:

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required, however, CFRE credentials or similar are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The job environment is primarily in an office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.