Corps Director of Development (6196)

Job Details

Job Location: Greensboro Corps - Greensboro, NC 27406
Position Type: Full Time Regular
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / year
Job Category: Fundraising & Donor Relations
About this opportunity

Plans, develops, and coordinates all phases of donor development and solicitation of financial support for The Salvation Army programs, services, and capital campaigns for the Corps; serves as liaison to Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments. Plans, develops, and coordinates public relations programs with media, private and public sector organizations and churches ensuring that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the communities and for both internal and external audiences. Serves as liaison to all media to ensure desired message is communicated; photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events; strengthens communication with donors, prospective donors, corporations, volunteers, media personnel, civic club leadership and local government leadership.
Key Responsibilities

Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors a systematic fundraising program involving individual donors, corporate donors, foundations, government grants, capital campaigns, special events, etc.
Sets goals, monitors work, and evaluates results to ensure organizational needs and objectives are met.
Prepares and maintains up‑to‑date donor records accurately and confidentially.
Monitors, tracks, and participates in day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of a database containing donor records; prepares routine and special donor activity reports.
Serves as liaison to the Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments.
Establishes and maintains donor relationships for cultivation and upgrading.
Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all donor communication and direct mail programs with the approved vendor.
Coordinated receipt and processing of contributions, thank‑you letters, donor appreciation, and information (newsletters).
Coordinates and prepares for timely submission of all grant proposals and subsequent reports required by grants awarded.
Distributes formal correspondence, drafted by Commanding Officer or Grant Writer, to grant makers including letters of inquiry, formal grant proposals, cover letters, thank‑you letters, and progress and program evaluation reports.
Develops and coordinates planned giving programs with planned giving personnel at Divisional Headquarters.
Plans special events for gifts in kind to promote The Salvation Army programs and fundraising.
Serves as liaison to all media to ensure desired message is communicated; photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events; strengthens communication with donors, prospective donors, corporations, volunteers, media personnel, civic club leadership and local government leadership.
Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Business Administration, Non‑Profit Fundraising, or related field.
Three years experience working in a fund‑raising position, or any equivalent combination of training and experience providing required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television.
Ability to travel to various locations for public meetings, conferences, etc.
Limited physical effort associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Work performed in a normal office environment with minimal discomfort.
Employee Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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