Director of Development (2641) at The Salvation Army

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Donor Relations, Major Gifts, Corporate Sponsorships, Foundation Support, Capital Campaigns, Special Events, Grant Writing, Relationship Building, Financial Development, Program Planning, Budget Management, Event Coordination, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: AOK-NWA - Fayetteville, AR 72701 Job Category: Fundraising & Donor Relations Plans, develops, implements, administers and monitors fundraising programs for Area Command. Develops and secures funds to achieve/surpass fundraising goals through a variety of financial development strategies and functions including: (1) individual major gifts and individual donor upgrading; (2) corporate gifts and sponsorships; (3) foundation support for specific programs and projects; (4) capital campaigns; (5) special events; (6) United Way Funding; and (7) City, County, State, ad Federal Government grants. Implements, administers, and sustains a development plan for The Salvation Army’s Area Command; develops, plans, and conducts appropriate fundraising activities in support of Central Arkansas Area Command’s budget and programs. Solicits donations and cultivates relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, and maintain new and existing income sources for present and long-term financial support; ensures that all requests from donors and potential donors for information are responded to in an accurate, timely and professional manner, evaluates day-to-day fundraising efforts to ensure that fundraising goals are met and/or exceeded. Performs both short and long-term program planning and develops recommendations for enhancing financial development effectiveness; develops financial development goals for each program or activity and monitors progress to ensure goals are attained; establishes methods and measures for monitoring and evaluating fundraising goals and objectives; works with Area Commander to prepare an annual financial development program budget. Plans, develops, and initiates a fundraising strategy to develop corporate gifts and sponsorships as well as foundation support for special programs and projects; researches financial status and philosophy of community organizations to identify potential prospects for major gifts; contacts corporations to identify corporate representatives responsible for donor solicitation; cultivates and maintains an effective working relationship with corporate representatives. Maintains up-to-date awareness of the latest fundraising strategies and incorporates them into the Area Command fundraising plans and strategies. Assists in the planning, developing and coordinating of details associated with fundraising special events and campaigns. The Development Director will be present at events to mix and mingle and develop relationships for cultivation purposes. What we are looking for in you: Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with specialized training in fundraising management And Four to six years’ experience of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and fundraising management. OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Certifications/Licenses Valid State Driver’s License National Society of Fundraising Executives (NSFRE) certification as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) preferable

Responsibilities

The Director of Development plans, develops, implements, administers, and monitors fundraising programs for the Area Command. This role involves soliciting donations, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring fundraising goals are met or exceeded.