Director of Community Relations and Development

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Wichita, KS seeks a Community Engagement professional to strengthen partnerships, advance fundraising, and expand volunteer engagement to support programs and services. This role builds relationships with donors, churches, civic organizations, schools, nonprofits, and community leaders to broaden resources and advance The Salvation Army's mission.

The ideal candidate will excel in outreach, storytelling, and coalition-building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with churches, civic organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, service clubs, and community leaders to expand awareness, support, and resources for The Salvation Army.
• Increase community awareness of The Salvation Army's mission, programs, services, and impact through proactive outreach, storytelling, presentations, media engagement, and community involvement.
• Represent The Salvation Army at community meetings, networking events, collaborative initiatives, media opportunities, and public functions.
• Market and promote The Salvation Army to businesses, organizations, churches, and community groups to increase financial support, volunteer involvement, and community partnerships.

Job description

Job Objective:

To strengthen the South Central Area Command's community impact by developing strategic partnerships, advancing fundraising and philanthropic support, and increasing volunteer engagement. This position builds relationships with donors, businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community leaders to expand resources, support programs and services, and advance The Salvation Army's mission.

Essential Functions:

Community Engagement, Awareness & Partnerships

• Develop, strengthen, revive, and maintain strategic relationships with churches, civic organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, service clubs, community leaders, and other partners to expand awareness, support, and resources for The Salvation Army.
• Increase community awareness of The Salvation Army's mission, programs, services, and impact through proactive outreach, storytelling, presentations, media engagement, and community involvement.
• Represent The Salvation Army at community meetings, networking events, collaborative initiatives, media opportunities, and public functions.
• Market and promote The Salvation Army to businesses, organizations, churches, and community groups to increase financial support, volunteer involvement, and community partnerships.
• Make and coordinate presentations to service clubs, schools, businesses, churches, and community organizations to