Development Director: Fundraising & Public Relations

The Salvation Army International; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in the United States seeks a Corps Director of Development to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of donor development and fundraising programs for its Corps network in North Carolina. This role coordinates with Divisional Headquarters resources, manages grants, communications, and donor relations, and supports capital campaigns.

Responsibilities include developing donor databases, preparing reports, liaising with media and community partners, and guiding fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, Non-Profit Fundraising, or related field.
• Three years experience working in a fund-raising position.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates donor development and solicitation of financial support.
• Liaises with Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments.
• Plans and coordinates public relations programs with media, private and public sector organizations.
• Strengthens communication with donors, prospects, corporations, volunteers, media personnel, clubs and local government.
• Develops and maintains donor records and reports donor activity.
• Prepares grant proposals and reports required by grants awarded.
• Manages fundraising programs, capital campaigns, and special events.
• Develops planned giving programs with Divisional Headquarters.

Skills

Fundraising

Public relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, Non-Profit Fundraising, or related field

Job description

The Salvation Army in the United States seeks a Corps Director of Development to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of donor development and fundraising programs for its Corps network in North Carolina. This role coordinates with Divisional Headquarters resources, manages grants, communications, and donor relations, and supports capital campaigns.

Responsibilities include developing donor databases, preparing reports, liaising with media and community partners, and guiding fundraising