Area Command Resource Development Director (5588)

THE SALVATION ARMY•New Orleans, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, administering, and sustaining an aggressive Financial Development Plan targeting the assigned area. It involves developing, planning, and conducting appropriate fundraising activities in support of the Division's budget and program, and submitting these to the Officer(s) in charge for review, direction, and approval. The role also performs both short and long-term program planning, develops recommendations for enhancing Financial Development Program effectiveness, and establishes methods for monitoring and evaluating fundraising goals and objectives. Additionally, it plans, develops, and initiates a fundraising strategy to secure corporate gifts, sponsorships, and foundation support for special programs and projects by researching financial status and philosophy of organizations to identify potential major gift prospects, contacting corporations, and cultivating effective working relationships with corporate officials. A key responsibility is ensuring all donor data is accurately keyed and securely housed in Interchange, the mandated donor management system, within 72 hours of any event or communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
5 years’ of progressively responsible experience in major gift fundraising and in identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual and corporate donors and prospects.
Ability to travel throughout the service area on a frequent basis.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to understand and manage budgets and financial matters.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in Fund Raising Management highly desirable.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CFRE and or CFRM desired certified fund raising executive or manager.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, implements, administers, and sustains an aggressive Financial Development Plan targeting the assigned area.
Develops, plans, and conducts appropriate fundraising activities in support of the Division's budget and program.
Performs both short and long term program planning and develops recommendations for enhancing Financial Development Program effectiveness.
Develops finance development goals for each program and monitors progress to ensure goals are attained.
Establishes methods and measures for monitoring and evaluating fundraising goals and objectives.
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 organizations to identify potential prospects for major gifts.
Contacts corporations to identify corporate representative responsible for donor solicitation.
Cultivates and maintains an effective working relationships with corporate officials.
Ensures that all donor data is keyed and securely housed in Interchange, the mandated donor management system, within 72 hours of the event (communication, visit, etc.).
Develops and coordinates the operation of fundraising appeals.
Identifies new and inventive methods of increasing direct mail appeals.
Works closely with mailing service firm to ensure productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Manages the local social media strategy by expanding its presence and increasing visibility, awareness and traffic across all social and online platforms as appropriate.
Works with the Office(s) in charge, their boards and committees to develop local promotional plans.
Conducts presentations to the advisory boards.