Major Gifts Director - Donor Relations & Stewardship

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-paid retirement benefits

Employee discounts

13 paid holidays per year

Free parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Donor Relations Director for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division. You will manage a caseload of 150 qualified major donors, focusing on gifts of $5,000 and above, with proactive relationship management, strategic communications, and moves management to grow giving.

The role requires leadership in cultivation and solicitation, strong writing and presentation skills, travel readiness, and a commitment to the Army's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or minimum five years in nonprofit fundraising with major gifts success.
• Demonstrated ability to reflect Salvation Army mission and values in professional responsibilities.
• Strong writing, interpersonal and presentation skills with case development and pitching capacity.
• Proven ability to build relationships with executives, donors and volunteers.
• Strategic thinker with initiative and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload communications plan and set fundraising goals for major donors.
• Maintain caseload of 150 qualified major donors and cultivate moves management strategies.
• Meet activity metrics, benchmarks and income targets for donor visits and touches.
• Lead one-to-one in-person solicitations and donor stewardship communications.
• Collaborate on team solicitation strategies with volunteers and staff.
• Present donor opportunities and secure major gifts aligned with Army priorities.
• Document donor interactions and maintain up-to-date reports in the donor database.
• Support territorial/divisional policy adherence and program growth.

Skills

Non-profit fundraising

Major gifts

Donor relations

Relationship building

Emotional intelligence

Storytelling / writing

Public speaking

Travel willingness

MS Office

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Portfolio database

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Donor Relations Director for the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division. You will manage a caseload of 150 qualified major donors, focusing on gifts of $5,000 and above, with proactive relationship management, strategic communications, and moves management to grow giving.

The role requires leadership in cultivation and solicitation, strong writing and presentation skills, travel readiness, and a commitment to the Army's mission.