Senior Director Of Development

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Houston, TX seeks a senior fundraiser to plan, develop, and oversee a comprehensive fund development program aligned with a marketing strategy ensuring robust funding for Greater Houston programs.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, community outreach, donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, plus leading staff in the fund development department with Christian principles guiding all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Ten years experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and major gifts fundraising.
• CFRE Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities (30%).
• Strategic planning and evaluation responsibilities (30%).
• Community outreach and liaison responsibilities (10%).
• Cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors (30%).

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Community outreach

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

CFRE Certification

Job description

Plans, develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates all fund-raising activities for the organization based on a formalized fund development program with a marketing strategy that assures adequate funding for all Greater Houston based programs and special projects; directs activities of the fund development department and provides leadership and direction to staff; promotes the organization within the community to ensure a broad base of funding resources.Key Responsibilities:Supervisory Responsibilities (30%)Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (30%)Community Outreach and Liaison Responsibilities (10%)Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship of Donors (30%)Physical Requirements:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television.Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, 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.Employee Benefits:Health, Dental & VisionPaid Time Off + Holiday PayLife Insurance403(b) Retirement planEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field, with a Master’s degree preferred.ANDTen years experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising,ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Certifications:Valid State Drivers LicenseCFRE Certification preferredEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled