Director of Foundation Giving

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

403B Plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory in Austin, TX seeks a senior fundraising leader to plan, oversee, and evaluate foundation and government grant programs. Manage a $3M portfolio and collaborate with programs teams to secure funding.

You will build relationships with foundation representatives and government entities, prepare proposals, and guide Grants Writer. Requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing, or Communications and 7+ years of fundraising experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Seven years of successful foundation and fundraising experience OR equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities (25%).
• Strategic planning and evaluation responsibilities (25%).
• Cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation representatives and government entities (50%).

Skills

Foundation fundraising

Grant management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Communications

Job description

About this opportunity:

Plans, develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates all private foundation and government fundraising activities across Area Command based on a formalized fund development program. Assists in strengthening relationships with foundation representatives to increase engagement and assess potential giving opportunities. Works closely with programs team and Grants and Contracts Specialists to develop relationships with government entities to secure government funding. Works closely with Grants Writer to strengthen relationships and steward gifts and oversees the preparation of proposals and applications. Work with immediate supervisor or Area Command Officers to support campaign fundraising.

• Expect to manage a portfolio of $3M in government and foundation giving
• Expect to manage current grants and identify new grant opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervisory Responsibilities (25%)
• Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (25%)
• Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship of Foundation Representatives and Government Entities (50%)

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field, AND
• Seven years of successful foundation and fundraising experience OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• 403B Plan

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in meetings, institutional events, etc. Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

Work may be performed in an 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 but not limited to the office environment.

Why Work for Us:

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled