Development Director (Elkhart)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Elkhart, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Development Director, you will oversee the development agenda of The Salvation Army Elkhart, Indiana service areas assigned to the Corps. You will serve as a representative to advisory organizations, including oversight of advisory organization events, and providing consultation to Corps related to advisory organizations. Responsibilities include various development activities critical to the acquisition of resources needed to advance the organizational mission and to ensure the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of public relations and fundraising.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
A minimum 1 year of supervision required.

Nice To Haves

A background in the principles of fundraising, and marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and coordinate the development function serving the Corps.
Oversee foundation relations - Engage in donor development, manage capital campaigns, participate in grant-writing, special events, media opportunities, etc.
Advance the capability of the development team and systems (donor relations, mail appeal, media campaigns, special events, planned giving/legacies, etc.).
Manage all aspects of the mail appeal, operating, capital and endowment fundraising campaigns, and coordinate this activity with the Divisional Development department.
Work closely with the corps officers/leadership team to plan fundraising event’s strategies, develop agendas and recommendations for future initiatives.
Work closely with leadership team on seasonal fundraising.
Coordinate media and public relations outreach (print, radio, television, service clubs, community organizations etc.).
Manage special events.
Identify public relations opportunities.
Serve as a liaison to the Advisory Board as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits
91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
98% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
Helping People
Faith Centered Organization
Work Environment/ Co-Workers
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