Director of Development & Donor Engagement

The Salvation Army International; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Tulsa is seeking a Director of Development to lead the Tulsa Area Command Development Department, partnering with the Area Commander to set annual fundraising goals and oversee a team including Grants Administrator, Communications, Special Events, and Donor Relations. You will drive strategic plans, supervise staff, and advance TSA’s mission through donor engagement and campaigns.

Responsibilities include developing eMarketing and eFundRaising programs, managing donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Communications or a related field, AND five years experience in performing public relations and fundraising functions through all forms of media with experience as a guest speaker, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, administers, evaluates, monitors the development strategy for the Tulsa Area Command Development Department.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive program of eMarketing and eFundRaising to build a base of support using Web Based technology.
• Oversees Christmas Kettle campaign and donor communications and database management.
• Cultivates relationships with donors and prepares verbal and written requests for support.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Donor relations

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Relationship building

Budget management

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or Communications

Five years fundraising experience

AFP Membership (helpful)

Tools

Donor management software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Salvation Army in Tulsa is seeking a Director of Development to lead the Tulsa Area Command Development Department, partnering with the Area Commander to set annual fundraising goals and oversee a team including Grants Administrator, Communications, Special Events, and Donor Relations. You will drive strategic plans, supervise staff, and advance TSA’s mission through donor engagement and campaigns.

Responsibilities include developing eMarketing and eFundRaising programs, managing donor