Senior Development & Community Relations Lead

Paycom - ATS; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer

Life Insurance & Disability

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a seasoned development professional to lead community relations and donor development in the assigned region. The role focuses on cultivating individual, corporate and foundation gifts and coordinating grants, events and communications to advance the ministry’s mission.

You will partner with regional leaders to set fundraising goals, manage donor records and interact with boards, volunteers and media to raise visibility and support for Salvation Army programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a field related to the goals of the Resource Development Department.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in media relations or development functions.
• CFRE certification is preferred.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and sustains a donor development plan to raise gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Cultivates and maintains donor relationships, prepares grant proposals and supervises special events.
• Coordinates with regional leadership to set fundraising goals and monitor progress via reporting.
• Liaises with boards, advisory committees and outside organizations to advance development objectives.
• Maintains donor records, manages communications and ensures timely responses to donors.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Media relations

Fundraising strategy

Volunteer leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a seasoned development professional to lead community relations and donor development in the assigned region. The role focuses on cultivating individual, corporate and foundation gifts and coordinating grants, events and communications to advance the ministry’s mission.

You will partner with regional leaders to set fundraising goals, manage donor records and interact with boards, volunteers and media to raise visibility and support for Salvation Army programs.