Development Specialist

The Salvation Army Central Territory•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Specialist secures institutional financial gifts through personal solicitation and written proposals to fund The Salvation Army’s programs, corps, and general operations. The position manages a portfolio of government and private foundations and assists with corporate prospects through solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship, in collaboration with Divisional Social Services. The specialist develops and executes a plan to diversify, strengthen, and increase the grant funding base, including developing new funding sources. This full-time, exempt position is based at The Salvation Army Midland Divisional Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. It is 40 hours per week, with starting pay up to $60,000 per year depending on education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Project coordination experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Database experience.
Detail-oriented, with a growth mindset, commitment to continuous improvement, and impeccable integrity.
Highly organized and hard-working.
Ability to proactively manage several projects at the same time with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to structure routine and sensitive correspondence.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people courteously and professionally.
Willingness to continue education and learn new computer applications as needed.
Proficiency with typical office equipment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with leadership and corps officers on missional needs and planning.
Work with social services staff and corps officers to prepare projects for funding proposals.
Research available grant opportunities and evaluate the results.
Maintain existing funding partners and grow additional relationships with government agencies, corporations, and foundations.
Help identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process.
Work with the Contracts and Grants Compliance Manager to ensure grants are implemented according to operational and financial needs and funding guidelines.
Develop and execute a plan to diversify, strengthen, and increase the grant funding base, including developing new funding sources.
Manage a portfolio of government and private foundations and assist with corporate prospect solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship.