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The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Director of Development for the Coastal Alabama Area Command, located in Mobile, Alabama.
About this opportunity:
This position is a Fundraising position. Plans, develops, implements, administers, evaluates, and monitors an aggressive Direct Fund-Raising Program targeting the assigned area develops and secures funds to reach/surpass fund-raising goals through a variety of financial development vehicles including: 1) individual gifts and individual donor upgrading, 2) corporate gifts and sponsorships, 3) foundation support for specific programs and projects, 4) government grants, and 5) capital campaigns, and special events. Works directly and independently with local officers, their boards and committees to develop local promotional plans; plans and coordinates all public relations activities and ensures compliance with the designated budget.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:
- Knowledge of modern principles and practices of individual, corporate, foundation, grant-seeking, and special events fund raising.
- Knowledge of donor records management and administration.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective communications and public relations.
What we are looking for in you:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field with specialized training in Fund Raising Management highly desirable and
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in fund raising and fund-raising management or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Valid State Driver's License.
- CFRE and/or CFRM desired.
Apply online directly at our career portal: https://www.salvationarmycareers.org
About The Salvation Army of Coastal Alabama:
The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever and however we can. Our presence in the Southern U.S. serves communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC (National Capital) & West Virginia and is part of a global mission to do good.
