Senior Director Of Community Relations And Fundraising (6414)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates all operating and campaign fund raising activities for the organization based on a formalized fund development program with a marketing strategy that assures adequate funding for all Area Command based programs and special projects; directs activities of the fund development, marketing and public relations, donor services, and campaign departments and provides leadership and direction to staff; promotes the organization within the community to ensure a broad base of funding resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field
Ten years experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising
Valid State Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CFRE Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Directs the selection, training and supervision of all staff responsible for performing the daily operational duties of the Marketing and PR and Campaign Departments; instructs and trains employees in the proper methods and procedures for conducting work; monitors work for compliance with established program policies, procedures, standards and regulations; conducts performance evaluations and makes salary and hiring/firing recommendations.
Administers, leads, plans, and supervises all areas of the Marketing and PR, and Campaign Departments, which results in fiscal stability, programmatic accountability and enhancement of the department and its areas of operations which include: marketing and public relations, and fundraising from individuals, corporations and foundations for both annual operating funds and campaign funds.
Develops and administers the departmental budget working with the immediate supervisor and Area Commanders; prepares timely operational reports including a detailed annual report following the yearly audit.
Provides strong, effective and highly visible leadership to the Community Relations and Campaign teams in order to capitalize on the full potential of this most critical resource; ensures that all employees are stimulated, motivated and guided to contribute fully to the realization of The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, goals and objectives and empowers employees to identify innovative approaches to enhance organizational performance.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of resource development strategies in order to determine their effectiveness in achieving short-range and long-range goals; communicates and coordinates with the immediate supervisor and Area Commanders the status and accomplishment of short and long-range plans, goals and objectives for both annual fundraising and campaign fundraising.
Develops and coordinates all established and new activities pertaining to financial development including but not limited to programs endowments and capital campaigns.
Coordinates all Planned gifts/bequests with the Texas DHQ Development Director and appropriate staff.
Develops and recommends an annual plan for the Campaign departments; sets out objectives, plans, and specific activities to be pursued in each area of responsibility; develops the context of the organization’s strategic and operating plans and supports the objectives established in those plans.
Establishes positive relationships with community leaders and serves on local committees; seeks advantageous partnerships with community businesses, vendors and individuals.
Serves as primary staff representative to the Advisory Board on behalf of the Community Relations Department.
Attends meetings and other community involvements, which are pertinent to the promotion and support of The Salvation Army and enhancing its programs and projects.
Ensures THQ approved donor management system is maintained so that accurate and complete records are prepared and maintained for each donor and identified prospect.
Develops, establishes and maintains a portfolio of donors/prospects for annual fundraising and campaign fundraising; ensures that all requests from donors/prospects for information and clarification are responded to in an accurate, timely and professional manner; evaluates day-to-day efforts to ensure that goals established are met and/or surpassed.
Develops, prepares and monitors quarterly reports illustrating progress.
Coordinates with the Divisional Development Director and involves Resource Development and Planned Giving team, where necessary.