Development Director; Elkhart

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting At: $ 60,000.00

As the Development Director you will oversee the development agenda of The Salvation

Army Elkhart, Indiana service areas assigned to the Corps. Serve as a representative to advisory organizations, including oversight of advisory organization events, and providing consultation to Corps related to advisory organizations. Responsibilities include various development activities critical to the acquisition of resources needed to advance the organizational mission. To ensure Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

• Manage, direct, and coordinate the development function serving the Corps.
• Oversee foundation relations
  - Engage in donor development, manage capital campaigns, participate in grant-writing, special events, media opportunities, etc.
• Advance the capability of the development team and systems (donor relations, mail appeal, media campaigns, special events, planned giving/legacies, etc.
• Manage all aspects of the mail appeal, operating, capital and endowment fundraising campaigns, and coordinate this activity with the Divisional Development department.
• Work closely with the corps officers/leadership team to plan fundraising event’s strategies, develop agendas and recommendations for future initiatives.
• Work closely with leadership team on seasonal fundraising.
• Coordinate media and public relations outreach (print, radio, television, service clubs, community organizations etc.)
• Manage special events
• Identify public relations opportunities
• Serve as a liaison to the Advisory Board as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Salary Range Starting At: $ 60,000.00

As the Development Director you will oversee the development agenda of The Salvation

Army Elkhart, Indiana service areas assigned to the Corps. Serve as a representative to advisory organizations, including oversight of advisory organization events, and providing consultation to Corps related to advisory organizations. Responsibilities include various development activities critical to the acquisition of resources needed to advance the organizational mission. To ensure Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

• Manage, direct, and coordinate the development function serving the Corps.
• Oversee foundation relations
  - Engage in donor development, manage capital campaigns, participate in grant-writing, special events, media opportunities, etc.
• Advance the capability of the development team and systems (donor relations, mail appeal, media campaigns, special events, planned giving/legacies, etc.
• Manage all aspects of the mail appeal, operating, capital and endowment fundraising campaigns, and coordinate this activity with the Divisional Development department.
• Work closely with the corps officers/leadership team to plan fundraising event’s strategies, develop agendas and recommendations for future initiatives.
• Work closely with leadership team on seasonal fundraising.
• Coordinate media and public relations outreach (print, radio, television, service…