Senior Director of Development

Location: Austin Area Command, Austin, TX   

Position Type:     Senior Director of Development

About this opportunity: Plans, develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates all fund-raising activities for the organization based on a formalized fund development program with a marketing strategy that assures adequate funding for all Greater Houston based programs and special projects; directs activities of the fund development department and provides leadership and direction to staff; promotes the organization within the community to ensure a broad base of funding resources.

Key responsibilities:

• Directs the selection, training, and supervision of all staff responsible for performing the daily operational duties of the Development Department; 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 Development Department, which results in fiscal stability, programmatic accountability and enhancement of the department and its areas of operations which include donor services, marketing and public relations, volunteers, special events and fundraising from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• 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 Area Commander the status and accomplishment of short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the Development Department.
• Develops and coordinates all established and new activities pertaining to financial development including but not limited to programs for annual giving, major gifts, matching gifts, memberships, endowments, and capital campaigns; plans and directs all foundation and corporate solicitations and appeals.

 What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field, with a master’s degree preferred.
• Ten years’ experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising, any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver’s License
• CFRE Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television. Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc. Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions: Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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