The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Director of Development for the Del Oro Division in Sacramento, California 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. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, assigned vehicle, cell phone allowance, full health coverage, retirement, professional development, and paid time off!
About this opportunity
Under the direction of the Divisional Commander, the Director of Development will provide professional leadership and direction to the fundraising effort in the Del Oro Division. Will plan, organize, and direct all ongoing and special project-funding programs for the Del Oro Division. Will oversee all areas of development including planning, interpretation, coordination, implementation, and management of fundraising activities.
The Director of Development will oversee the production of high qualify written communication for funders at all stages of the development process, including communicating The Salvation Army's vision, mission and strategic priorities; develop proposals for foundation and corporate prospects; divisional marketing materials; and press releases; understanding inherent trends and communities they will continually build our knowledge base of current and potential supporters in the funding community by identifying and contracting new funders to generate new revenue streams.
Key responsibilities:
- Will ensure that the following programs are appropriately staffed and run productively and efficiently within their budgets: Planned Giving, Financial Development, Donor Relations,
- Public Relations, Capital Campaigns, Major Gifts, Board Development. Special Events, Advisory Organizations, and Echelon Women’s Auxiliary and Foundation Grants. Oversee all areas of development including planning, interpretation, coordination, implementation, and management of fundraising activities with a focus on teamwork and integration among all disciplines.
- Ensure that existing donor relationships are maintained, and new income sources are cultivated. Oversee advanced research in locating and nurturing new prospects.
- Appoint, lead, evaluate and manage development staff to ensure established goals are met.
- Provide consulting support to locations that may be anticipating or planning capital fund campaigns. Provide assistance and leadership to areas throughout the division on capital campaigns.
- Establish development policies, systems, and procedures. Implement all administrative decisions and policies involving the Director of Development and its programs and keep the administrative advised of those changes and actions.
- Direct oversight for social media and website management.
- Provide regular updates and reports to Command Finance Council regarding the alignment of goals and objectives for the Division and the results.
- Plan and coordinate funds and solicitation drives for ongoing and special projects. Identifies potential contributors through examination of past records, individual and corporate contracts, and knowledge of community.
- Develop donor strategy for Capital Campaign, follow program and acquisition.
- Inform potential contributors of special needs and encourage individuals, corporations, and foundations to establish or contribute to special funds through donations, endowments, trusts or bequests.
- Provide direction as resident consultant to Corps Officers, program Directors, Program advisory Boards, and other entities regarding fundraising. Provide advice, training, and mentoring to corps officers, professional development staff, and Advisory Boards on CRD related matters, including all discipline areas of fund development, board development and management, crisis management, disaster media relations, studies, and campaigns.
- This position will be in the office at the Del Oro Division Sacramento DHQ, with local travel within the Northern California/Nevada area.
You are an ideal match for the role if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, Masters preferred - in business, management, marketing, public relations, communications or another field.
- Associate of Fundraising professional (AFP) Certificate as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) is desirable.
- Ten years' experience with progressive responsibility in fund raising and management with five to seven professional paid work experience at the Director of Development level with a proven track record to maintain existing and generate new revenue streams.
- Six to eight years progressive management experience; demonstration of strategic thinking; the ability to successfully multi-task; and the demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of all the components of a total development program; effective communication skills both oral and written, work experience in planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling an delegated resources; sensitivity to the comprehensive mission of the Salvation Army; must be self-motivated, reliant, and the ability to motivate and lead others.
- Knowledge of the Salvation Army's mission, philosophy, and strategic priorities within the Del Oro Division. Knowledge of principles and practices of individual, corporate, foundation, grants and budgetary areas.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities
Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):
This position requires alignment with the faith-based mission of the Salvation Army’s doctrine and practice.