What are the responsibilities and job description for the Divisional Resource Development Director (3326) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Divisional Resource Development Director in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area to lead, manage, cultivate, solicit, and steward the major gifts program in the Georgia division.
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 the homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs, and many other programs.
Employee Benefits
The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, reimbursed travel expenses, full health coverage, retirement, professional development, and paid time off!
Key Responsibilities:
This Divisional Resource Development Director position will lead, train, and mentor a team of professionals to raise funds to enable the mission of The Salvation Army in the Metro Atlanta area.
- The candidate will develop and nurture current and prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, government agencies, and corporations, in an assigned geographic region of the Division.
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with donors, advisory organization members, Salvation Army employees, and leaders.
- The position has direct oversight for a team of professionals and will be responsible for training, mentoring, and accountability of its members.
- There is required day and overnight travel within the Metro Atlanta area, and the office location is at Divisional Headquarters in Norcross, GA.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Manual dexterity. Ability to sit, walk, and stand on a frequent change basis in order to perform the duties of this position. Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Ability to travel throughout the Division, by automobile, on a regular basis to work with donors/prospects, and professionals in their communities. Travel may include overnight trips; Travel requirements may be up to 60% of work time.
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work is also performed in a home office setting, and, in a variety of multiple Corps and Area Command offices.
Qualifications:- A Bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required) from an accredited college or university (preferably in a related field of study) AND three years’ experience performing related fundraising, marketing and/or sales work is required (and major gift fund-raising experience is preferred) OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Experience in leading a team of fund-raising professionals.
- Proven history of establishing and maintaining strong long-term donor relationships.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Track record of achieving goals.
- Prior experience with a donor management system.
Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):
This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice.
Candidates should recognize that The Salvation Army is a Church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
License/Certifications:
Valid State Driver’s License
CFRE or ACFRE desired.
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