Major Gifts Regional Director (5977)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Louisville, KY

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army has an outstanding opportunity for a Major Gift Fundraising professional in the Eastern Tennessee area to expand their skills and grow with one of the oldest and most successful development programs in the United States. 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.
Experience developing relationships with the expressed purpose of causing a prescribed action outcome.
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records (salesforce, donor perfect or any CRM).
A passion for “Doing the Most Good”
Valid State Driver’s License
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.

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 in order to reach an annual production goal.
Travels often within the assigned region of Eastern TN.
Ideal candidate to reside in the Chattanooga or Knoxville, TN area