Development Specialist - Tarrant/Ellis (9293)

The Salvation Army•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Development Specialist cultivates, manages, and solicits individual, major-gift, and corporate donations to support The Salvation Army’s programs and services. The role grows support from existing donors and identifies and develops new donors, while coordinating individual, major-gift, and corporate donor relationships. Working with the Donor Development Manager and Development team, the specialist contributes to a comprehensive development plan, including major-gift cultivation, multi-year commitments, and other strategic support. The position also supports the Long Range Plan by helping prepare The Salvation Army for a significant capital or endowment campaign as needed. The specialist manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, develops fundraising proposals and corporate partnerships, and plans and evaluates donor-development programs. The role maintains donor records and reports, responds to donor inquiries, and coordinates assigned special projects. Duties are generally performed while seated in an office environment, with occasional standing or walking and frequent light lifting or carrying. Travel to various locations for public meetings and conferences is required. The position requires effective communication, discretion, professionalism, and work consistent with The Salvation Army’s ministry and Christian principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in liberal arts or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating accomplishment in fund development or a related area, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Prior Raiser’s Edge experience.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to speak before small and large groups.
Ability to work under deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and confidentiality.
Ability and willingness to perform duties in accordance with The Salvation Army’s ministry and Christian principles, maintaining professionalism and donor care.
Ability to lift and carry light objects weighing less than 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of individual, major-gift, and corporate donors to achieve revenue goals.
Research, develop, and maintain profiles on key prospects and top supporters.
Solicit donations and cultivate donor relationships to secure and increase ongoing support for operating and capital needs.
Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate a donor-development program to meet monetary, cultivation, stewardship, and mission goals.
Meet periodically with the Donor Development Manager to evaluate resource-development strategies and implement best practices for short- and long-term goals.
Respond accurately, promptly, and professionally to information and clarification requests from donors and potential donors.
Evaluate day-to-day fundraising efforts to ensure Fund Development Department goals are met or exceeded.
Create and present proposals for funding opportunities.
Help implement strategic plans to create, build, and increase corporate support through the Corporate Marketing Partnership Program.
Plan, develop, and execute programs for organizational alliances, sponsorships, philanthropic giving, matching donations, and other funding opportunities.
Engage potential organizational supporters and increase current support through written and verbal communications and in-person visits; secure funds and gifts in kind by presenting the benefits of business alliances with The Salvation Army.
Develop, prepare, and monitor weekly and monthly progress reports.
Maintain an efficient donor record-keeping and reporting system, ensuring accurate and complete records for donors and identified prospects.
Coordinate, implement, and ensure successful completion of assigned special projects, which may include regional giving days.
Travel to locations for public meetings, conferences, and other activities.