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Development Director

The Salvation Army, Little Rock, AR, United States


The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Development Director for the Central Arkansas Area Command to implement, administer, and sustain a development plan.

The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, children’s programs and many other programs.

Employee Benefits The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to our employees and their families. We offer a competitive salary, company automobile for business travel, full health coverage, retirement, professional development, and paid time off!

About this opportunity Plans, develops, implements, and monitors fundraising programs for Central Arkansas 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.

You are an ideal match for the role if you have:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with specialized training in fundraising management highly desirable AND three to five 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.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including Area Command and Divisional staff, donors, Advisory Board members, corporations, and community philanthropists.

Considerable experience with a donor/contact management system (CRM)

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Experience or ability to work with boards, councils, and committees with successful outcomes.

Strong desire to work for the mission and cause of The Salvation Army.

CFRE Certification preferred.

Ideal candidate to reside anywhere in the Central Arkansas area.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

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