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Divisional Director Of Development

Job Category : Community Relations & Development

Requisition Number : DIVIS021153

Full-Time

Hybrid

Salary : $200,000 USD per year

Golden State DHQ Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Job Details

Duties And Responsibilities

Oversee divisional development operations, managing functions and staff across major gifts, planned giving, direct mail, donor data management, social media, digital fundraising, public relations, advertising, marketing, special events, corporate giving, foundation grants

Develop and implement an annual development plan with goals and budgets, in cooperation with divisional leadership, while providing regular progress reports

Create a collaborative and goal-driven team environment, strategic thinking, communication, professional growth, and creativity

Guide and support members of the development team and consultants in strategy implementation

Lead the planning and implementation of a comprehensive integrated marketing plan to enhance fundraising efforts and constituent communications, achieving consistent growth

Attend the Command Finance Council (CFC) presenting monthly development reports and collaborating on mission advancement

Coach corps officers in effective board management and volunteer engagement

Oversee volunteer involvement in major gifts efforts, supporting annual goals, special projects, programs, and capital / endowment needs

Support planning and execution of capital and endowment campaigns, working with consultants, leadership, staff, and other key stakeholders

Collaborate with Corps and social services program leaders to meet resource development and PR goals

The Salvation Army Golden State Divisional Headquarters Development Department

Model effective donor stewardship communications practices

Recommend staffing and support recruitment of qualified team members, adhering to HR policies

Lead regular staff meetings, ensuring team focus on objectives and supporting professional development

Utilize research and data to guide strategy, measure progress, benchmark performance, and develop strategies for approaching major and planned gifts prospects

Manage a communications and solicitation plan for assigned donors, setting individual fundraising goals and developing engagement strategies to effectively steward, educate, cultivate, and solicit large gifts.

Collaborate with the territory to develop and implement the major gifts program, program standards, and business practices

Support major gifts and planned giving staff to develop team strategies

Develop donor profiles to inform "moves management" strategies and planning conversations

Work with officers, program, finance, and development staff to develop funding priorities that include program costs, impact, and outcomes

Participate in professional training and attend territorial or national meetings as required

Ensure strong office and donor system management, adhering to all divisional and territorial business practices and policies

Support a strong annual Christmas kettle campaign, supporting corps training, communication, volunteer recruitment and training, media events, and more

Other related duties as required.

Education And Experience

Bachelors degree (required), Masters degree (preferred)

Minimum 8 years of progressive fundraising experience, with major gifts experience preferred

Minimum 2-3 years of managing a Fundraising Team

Proven ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executives, leadership volunteers, donors, and internal leadership

CA drivers license (required)

Skills And Abilities

Strong case development and gift solicitation skills

Initiative-driven with follow-through

Strategic mindset, with attention to detail, analysis, and metrics

Effective in engaging with leadership donors and volunteers.

Motivational leader and independent worker, in a fast-paced environment.

Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and maintain confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office, and donor management software and email applications

Equipment Used

Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment Of Religious Purposes Of The Salvation Army

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

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