Development Director: Lead Fundraising & Impact

The Salvation Army – Del Oro Division; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Assigned vehicle

Cell phone allowance

Full health coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army – Del Oro Division in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program. You will drive strategic campaigns, nurture donor relationships, and lead a team across major gifts, planned giving, events, and foundation grants.

Reporting to the Divisional Commander, you will expand revenue streams, shape messaging for external partners, and guide campaigns with data-driven insights and bold leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in business, management, marketing, public relations, communications, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in fundraising and management, including 5-7 years at the Director of Development level with a proven record of sustaining and growing revenue.
• CFRE Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct every facet of development—planned giving, major gifts, donor relations, public relations, capital campaigns, foundation grants, direct marketing, board development, special events, advisory organizations, and the Echelon Women's Auxiliary.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a development team that looks to you for vision and direction.
• Tell our story with impact—from proposals for corporate and foundation partners to divisional marketing materials and press releases.
• Guide capital campaigns across the division as a trusted consultant, advisor, and coach to Corps Officers and Advisory Boards.
• Translate data into momentum—tracking prospects, analyzing trends, and keeping leadership informed with regular reports to the Command Finance Council.
• Bring our digital presence to life through direct oversight of social media and our website.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic fundraising

Donor relations

Public relations

Storytelling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)

Job description

The Salvation Army – Del Oro Division in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program. You will drive strategic campaigns, nurture donor relationships, and lead a team across major gifts, planned giving, events, and foundation grants.

Reporting to the Divisional Commander, you will expand revenue streams, shape messaging for external partners, and guide campaigns with data-driven insights and bold leadership.