Corps Director of Development_E-NSC_-Fund Raising

Corps Director of Development_E--Fund Raising

Lexington, NC 314 W NINTH AVE 27292, LEXINGTON, North Carolina, United States of America

Posted Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM

THE SALVATION ARMY

Corps Director of Development

Plans, develops, and coordinates all phases of donor development and the solicitation of financial support for The Salvation Army programs, services, and raising funds for capital campaigns for the Corps;
Serves as liaison to the Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments. Plans, develops, and coordinates public relation programs with the media, private and public sector organizations and churches ensuring that The Salvation Army maintains a favorable and positive image in the communities and for both internal and external audiences. Serves as liaison to all media ensuring the desired message is communicated;

photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events; strengthens communication with donors, prospective donors, corporations, volunteers, media personnel, civic club leadership and local government leadership.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors a systematic program of fundraising, involving individual donors, corporate donors, foundations, government grants, capital campaigns, special events, etc.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates all phases of donor development and the solicitation of financial support for The Salvation Army programs, services, and raising funds for capital campaigns for the Corps.
• Sets goals, monitors work, and evaluates results to ensure organizational needs and objectives are met.
• Prepares and maintains up‑to‑date donor records in an accurate and complete manner; ensures the confidentiality of the same as required.
• Monitors, tracks, and participates in the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of a database containing up‑to‑date donor records; prepares routine and special donor activity reports.
• Prepares donor correspondence and mass mailings.
• Serves as liaison to the Divisional Headquarters Resource Development and Planned Giving Departments.
• Establishes and maintains donor relationships with a view to cultivation and upgrading.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all donor communication and direct mail programs of the corps working with the approved direct mail vendor.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all programs involved with receipting contributions, thank you letters, donor appreciation, and information (newsletters).
• Coordinates and prepares for timely submission of all grant proposals, as well as subsequent reports required by grants awarded.
• Serves as liaison with the Advisory Board, facilitating meetings, communication, and an increasing level of involvement.
• Serves as liaison with the United Way and governmental and other agencies.
• Develops and maintains the annual Development Calendar.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates fundraising programs to increase revenue such as special events, giving clubs, lapsed donor and acquisition of new donors.
• Coordinates and monitors capital campaign activities and reporting; receives, receipts, and reports donations and remaining pledge balances.
• Contacts individuals, businesses, corporations, and organizations (Civic such as Rotary, Lions, etc.) and solicits funds to support The Salvation Army programs.
• Develops grant proposals and applies for financial assistance from public and private sectors.
• Research prospective corporate and foundation funding sources.
• Distributes formal correspondence, drafted by Commanding Officer or Grant Writer, to grant makers including letters of inquiry, formal grant proposals, cover letters, thank you letters, and progress and program evaluation reports.
• Develops and coordinates planned giving programs with planned giving personnel at Divisional Headquarters.
• Reads…