Assistant Resource Development Director

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Elgin, IL

2d

About The Position

The Assistant Resource Development Director, under the direction of the Resource
Development Director  and the Corps Officers, is responsible for assisting in
the execution of strategies and procedures that lead to the overall success of
the Corps community outreach, public relations/communications, and volunteer
programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of college education or its equivalent, a BA or BS is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in providing support to a fundraising department.
• Extensive experience with computer-based systems.
• Valid Driver’s License and MVR clearance, or ability to travel to multiple sites.

Nice To Haves

• An exposure to social services and faith-based multi-site organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as spokesperson for The Salvation Army, interpreting its mission, programs, and services to the community when requested.
• Represent The Salvation Army at community activities and meetings, as assigned by the Corps Officer when requested.
• Assist with oversight to publicity and promotional projects used by the Corps, giving recommendations for new ventures to the Corps Officer with assistance from the Metropolitan Divisional Development Department.
• Assist with maintaining all social media, including but not limited to: TSA website, Facebook, and Twitter; increase social media through additional applications.
• Write and distribute press releases and coordinate media coverage of events for the Corps approved by the Corps Officer.  Serve as staff liaison for all media outreach when requested.
• Participate in the Community Relations Advisory Board Committee.
• Develop and maintain quarterly newsletter.
• Maintains contact with major donors and develops relationships to cultivate new donors. Identifies, cultivates, and solicits lead gifts.
• Assists in planning and developing special fund-raising and volunteer recognition events
• Develops grant proposals and applies for financial assistance from public and private sectors when requested.
• Keep abreast of changes and innovations in the field of communications through attendance at seminars and workshops, and through active involvement in related professional organizations.
• Recruit, train, and assist volunteers for our various operations, which include the various special events throughout the year when requested.
• Cultivate community relationships with civic, government, school, and other organizations to develop volunteer base.
• Coordinate with other Salvation Army staff for departmental volunteer needs.
• Will help recruit service clubs, churches, organizations, businesses, and other individuals to volunteer bell ring and track the Register to Ring website for volunteers.
• Will find kettle and bell-ringing site sponsors for the annual Red Kettle Campaign and Match Day.
• Maintain complete volunteer database, using the current Salvation Army volunteer computer program and other software as necessary. Develop all volunteer files for audits or reviews always maintaining confidentiality.
• Help to develop, plan, and implement regular volunteer recognition program, including but not limited to thank you calls, thank you notes, recognition events, media, etc.
• Ensure compliance of Salvation Army volunteer management policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees