Director of Development

The Salvation Army; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Director of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising strategies and drive sustainable revenue for programs serving those in need. You will oversee annual and planned giving, cultivate major donors, and manage campaigns and events.

Lead the development team, set measurable goals, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and build strategic community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience securing major gifts and building long-term donor engagement.
• Experience in annual giving programs and multi-channel campaigns.
• Experience in planned giving strategies, including bequests and charitable trusts.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills, with the ability to develop and report on development budgets and forecasts.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including supervising staff and setting goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft fundraising materials and present to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, community partners, volunteers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support programs.
• Oversee annual and planned giving initiatives and evaluate campaigns.
• Cultivate and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors; oversee campaigns and events.
• Lead the development team, set measurable goals, and monitor progress for revenue growth.
• Prepare and manage development budgets and ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Represent The Salvation Army in the community and build strategic partnerships; communicate mission and impact to stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Major gifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or related field

CFRE certification

Advanced degree

Job description

Company Description

The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services, operating nearly 7,000 centers across the United States. Each year, the organization supports millions of individuals and families facing poverty, addiction, and other economic and spiritual challenges. Services include food, shelter, eviction prevention, disaster relief, rehabilitation, youth programs, and spiritual enrichment. As an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian church, The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Team members join a mission-driven organization focused on doing the most good in communities nationwide.

Role Description

The Director of Development is a full-time, on-site role based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, responsible for leading and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support The Salvation Army's programs and services. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing annual and planned giving initiatives, cultivating and stewarding individual, corporate, and foundation donors, and overseeing philanthropic campaigns and events. This role leads the development team, sets measurable goals, and monitors progress to ensure sustainable revenue growth. The Director of Development collaborates closely with leadership to align fundraising priorities with organizational needs, prepares and manages development budgets, and ensures accurate reporting and compliance with organizational and legal standards. The position also involves representing The Salvation Army in the community, building strategic partnerships, and communicating the mission and impact to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in fundraising, philanthropy, and donor relations, including experience securing major gifts and building long-term donor engagement.
• Proficiency in annual giving programs and campaigns, with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate multi-channel appeals and stewardship efforts.
• Experience in planned giving strategies, including cultivating and managing bequests, charitable trusts, and other legacy giving vehicles.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills, with the ability to develop, oversee, and report on development department budgets and revenue forecasts.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including supervising staff, setting goals, and fostering a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising materials and present to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, community partners, volunteers, and organizational leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or related field; advanced degree or CFRE certification is a plus.

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