Major Gifts Regional Director (6496)

SALVATION ARMY•Norcross, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army Georgia Division has an opening for a Regional Major Gifts Director in the Northeast Atlanta, Georgia area. The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for the homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs, and many other programs.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in a related field of study) AND three years’ experience performing related fundraising, marketing and/or sales work is required (and major gift fund-raising experience is preferred) OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Ability to research, solicit, and secure funds from individual, corporate, and foundation relationships.
Excellent communication skills.
The ability to be proactive, disciplined, and able to manage time and priorities effectively without the need for constant direction.
Experience developing relationships with the expressed purpose of causing a prescribed action outcome.
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records (Salesforce, Blackbaud, DonorPerfect or any CRM).
A passion for “Doing the Most Good”.
Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice. Candidates should recognize that The Salvation Army is a Church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
Valid State Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

major gift fund-raising experience is preferred
CFRE or ACFRE desired

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for raising funds through major gifts generated from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a designated geographical area of a Salvation Army Division.
Raise funds to enable the Mission of The Salvation Army by aggressively developing and nurturing current and prospective donors including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Respond to inquiries and communicate with donors, advisory organization members, Salvation Army staff and Officers.
Be responsible for designing, revising, and implementing a giving plan for every donor in their portfolio to reach an annual production goal.
Initiating contact, building relationships, and consistently moving prospects through the pipeline toward meaningful engagement and eventual solicitation.
Travel often to meet with donors throughout the assigned established region of Athens, Augusta, Gainesville, North Georgia Mission, Toccoa, and Elberton.