Divisional Director of Corporate, Foundation and Community Engagement - SC​/Divisional Headquarters; DHQ Carson

Divisional Director of Corporate, Foundation and Community Engagement

The Divisional Director of Corporate Engagement provides strategic leadership for corporate partnerships, foundation relations, grant development, sponsor ships, volunteer engagement, community engagement, and in kind support throughout The Salvation Army Southern California Division.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that increase revenue, strengthen donor and community relationships, expand volunteer engagement, and advance the mission and priorities of The Salvation Army. The position works closely with the Divisional Director of Development, divisional leadership, corps officers, program staff, Territorial Headquarters, marketing, finance, grants, volunteer engagement, and external partners to secure financial, volunteer, and in-kind resources for programs and services throughout the division.

This position supervises the Director of Grants and Foundations Relations, Director of Volunteers and Community Engagement, and Corporate Volunteer Engagement Manager.

Essential Functions include supporting the mission of The Salvation Army, providing strategic leadership for corporate engagement, developing annual strategies to grow revenue, building relationships with key stakeholders, managing high value corporations and foundations, securing financial and in-kind support, developing customized proposals and stewardship materials, leading donor meetings and corporate presentations, managing development of foundation strategies, overseeing volunteer engagement initiatives, collaborating with internal teams, and representing The Salvation Army at various events.

Pay Rate: $125-$135k/YR.

Working Conditions include the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, pull objects, lift to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, minimum of seven (7) years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, grant development, business development, community engagement, or a related field.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities include strong knowledge of corporate philanthropy, foundation relations, grant development, sponsor ships, volunteer engagement, donor stewardship, and fundraising strategy, demonstrated success securing corporate partnerships, sponsor ships, foundation grants, and philanthropic support, excellent relationship building, communication, presentation, and organizational skills, ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies, manage multiple priorities, and achieve revenue goals, ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff while fostering collaboration and accountability, experience with donor management systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality, valid driver's license, and ability to travel throughout the Southern California Division, as required.