Director of Gift Administration

Job Category: Business & Finance/Accounting

Requisition Number: DIREC
022693

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• Posted :
  December 1, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Salary : $140,000 USD per year

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TITLE: Director of Gift Administration

DEPARTMENT: Gift Services

STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

SALARY: $140,000 - $150,000

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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

The Director of Gift Administration provides strategic and operational leadership for the administration of The Salvation Army Western Territory’s complex charitable gift program. This includes oversight of all charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trust, outright gifts funded with securities, real estate, mineral rights, insurance policies, cryptocurrency and other non-cash assets.

The position manages a high-profile team, ensures fiduciary and regulatory compliance, and maintains excellence in donor service, reporting, asset and gift administration. This leader partners closely with the Executive Director of Gift Services to refine processes, ensure efficiency, and uphold The Salvation Army’s mission and integrity in every aspect of gift management.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.
  
  A. or
  
  B. S.) required; advanced degree or certification in finance, nonprofit management, or law preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of senior level experience in planned giving, trust administration, investment management, banking, estate/financial planning, or non-profit operations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multifaceted administrative functions in a mission-driven organization.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, motivating and evaluating team members

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for a diverse audience
• Understanding of common investment instruments, asset allocation strategies and performance measurement criteria
• In-depth knowledge of charitable tax law, trust administration, and real property transactions.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• High ethical standards and commitment to donor confidentiality
• Ability to think independently, make decisions using sound and logical judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point)
• Experience with fundraising and planned giving software (e.g., Crescendo, PG Calc)
• Experience with database management and reporting systems
• Ability to learn and use new software programs and databases.

• Mission-driven leader who exemplified integrity, accountability, and service
• Collaborative and proactive team player willing to put forth their best effort at all times
• Detail-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service mindset
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development

• Ensure the accuracy, accountability, and timely administration of the planned gift program in the Gift Services Department of the Western Territory of The Salvation Army.
• Direct supervision of Assistant Directors of Trust Services, Gift Administrators and others as needed, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven culture.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures that promote efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Partner with the Executive Director to evaluate and enhance systems, reporting, and internal controls.

• Manage the administration of all charitable gift annuities and the charitable trusts for which The Salvation Army serves as trustee.
• Oversee the sale and liquidation of real property funding charitable gift…