Director Of Development (AC) (8620)

The Salvation Army; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Ft Myers, FL seeks a full-time Development/Fundraising professional to lead and manage an aggressive direct fundraising program across the assigned area. The role focuses on growing gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government grants while aligning with the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of fundraising experience, with strong communication and donor-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• CFRE certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, administers, and monitors an aggressive direct fundraising program.
• Solicits donations and cultivates relationships with donors to exceed fundraising goals.
• Develops corporate gifts, foundation support, government grants, and special events.

Skills

Fundraising experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Tools

CFRE Certification

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: FLA-Ft Myers AC - Ft Myers, FL 33919, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $79,269.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Fundraising & Donor Relations

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Schedule/Hours: Full Time EXEMPT

This position is responsible for: Plans, develops, implements, administers, evaluates, and monitors an aggressive Direct Fund Raising Program targeting an assigned geographical area under the direction of an Area Commander; develops and secures funds to reach/surpass fund-raising goals through a variety of financial development vehicles including: 1) individual gifts and individual donor upgrading, 2) corporate gifts and sponsorships, 3) foundation support for specific programs and projects, 4) government grants, and 5) capital campaigns, and special events. Works directly and independently with local officers, their boards and committees to develop local promotional plans; plans and coordinates all public relations activities and ensures compliance with the designated budget; confers directly with Divisional Headquarters administration and boards as well as with Territorial Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, implements, administers, and sustains an aggressive Financial Development Plan targeting a specific geographical area; develops, plans, and conducts appropriate fund raising activities in support of the Division's budget and programs; submits programs to the Area Commander for review, direction, and approval.
• Solicits donations and cultivates relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, and maintain new income sources for present and long term financial support; ensures that all requests from donors and potential donors for information and clarification are responded to in an accurate, timely, and professional manner; evaluates day-to-day fund-raising efforts to ensure that fund-raising goals are met and/or surpassed.
• Plans, develops, and initiates a fund-raising strategy to develop corporate gifts and sponsorships as well as foundation support for special programs and projects; researches financial status and philosophy of organizations to identify potential prospects for major gifts; contacts corporations to identify corporate representative responsible for donor solicitation; cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with corporate officials.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures and physical discomforts associated with traveling by vehicle and/or airplane.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and More

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field with specialized training in Fund Raising Management highly desirable AND
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in fund raising and fund-raising management,
• OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Driver's License
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Certification as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled