Development Specialist

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•St. Louis, MO

2d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army’s Midland Divisional Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a Development Specialist with fundraising experience. The role secures institutional financial gifts through personal solicitation and written proposals to fund programs, corps, and general operations. It 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 is a full-time, exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Starting pay is up to $60,000 per year, depending on education and experience. The headquarters is located at 1130 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63139.

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, growth mindset, commitment to continuous improvement, and impeccable integrity.
Highly organized and hardworking.
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.
Ability to relate to people courteously and professionally, with excellent interpersonal skills.
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 government agency, corporate, and foundation funding partners and grow additional partnerships.
Assist with identifying and developing 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.
Secure institutional financial gifts through personal solicitation and written proposals.
Manage a portfolio of government and private foundations and assist with corporate prospect solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship.
Develop and execute a plan to diversify, strengthen, and increase the grant funding base, including developing new sources of funding.