Director Of Development (8036)

SALVATION ARMY; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Memphis seeks a seasoned Development Director to lead a comprehensive financial development plan, donor cultivation, and major gifts efforts. You will supervise the development team, work with executives on strategic funding priorities, and ensure accurate donor records and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of fundraising experience, with a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Advertising, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience performing development and fundraising activities.
• Valid State Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, administers, and sustains an aggressive Financial Development Plan including public relations/marketing, direct mail, grant writing, donor cultivation, major gifts, and board development.
• Meets with Area Commander to identify program funding needs and prepares strategic plans with short and long-range goals.
• Develops the annual Financial Development Program budget and monitors donor records.
• Researches and initiates fund-raising strategies to develop corporate gifts and sponsorships.
• Produces regular financial reports illustrating development progress.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: KT-Memphis Area Command - Memphis, TN 38105, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $80,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Fundraising & Donor Relations, Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exempt (40 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, implements, administers, and sustains an aggressive Financial Development Plan, which includes all areas of development operations, including public relations/marketing, direct mail, grant writing, donor cultivation, major gifts, and board development. Supervises development team, giving them direction and setting goals.
• Meets with Area Commander to identify program funding needs; prepares strategic plan with short and long-range goals to meet The Salvation Army’s funding objectives; enlists support from the Army’s staff, board, supervising headquarters, and volunteer organizations.
• Works with the Area Commander and Executive Director of Supporting and Program Services to establish development policies, systems, and procedures; creates and maintains a development calendar.
• Works with the Area Commander and Executive Director of Supporting and Program Services to identify and implement effective board development strategies.
• Develops the annual Financial Development Program budget; administers the affairs of the position within the approved budget; prepares special financial reports as requested.
• Researches and initiates a fund-raising strategy to develop corporate gifts and sponsorships for special programs and projects; contacts corporations to identify corporate representatives responsible for donor solicitation; cultivates and maintains an effective working relationship with corporate officials.
• Develops, prepares, and monitors regular financial reports illustrating financial development progress; establishes and maintains an organized and efficient donor record-keeping system, ensuring that accurate and complete records are prepared and maintained for each donor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of nonprofit community relations and development functions
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant research, applications, and administration.
• Knowledge of donor cultivation methods and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and produce grants and other proposals.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and writing skills.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Experience and comfort with technology. Familiarity with Interchange preferred.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• PTO benefits
• Medical Insurance, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Hearing
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pension/Retirement

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Advertising, Public Relations, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Five (5) years of experience performing development and fundraising activities,
• or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled