Director of Community Relations and Development

To strengthen the South Central Area Command’s community impact by developing strategic partnerships, advancing fundraising and philanthropic support, and increasing volunteer engagement. This position builds relationships with donors, businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community leaders to expand resources, support programs and services, and advance The Salvation Army’s mission.

• Develop, strengthen, revive, and maintain strategic relationships with churches, civic organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, service clubs, community leaders, and other partners to expand awareness, support, and resources for The Salvation Army.
• Increase community awareness of The Salvation Army's mission, programs, services, and impact through proactive outreach, storytelling, presentations, media engagement, and community involvement.
• Represent The Salvation Army at community meetings, networking events, collaborative initiatives, media opportunities, and public functions.
• Market and promote The Salvation Army to businesses, organizations, churches, and community groups to increase financial support, volunteer involvement, and community partnerships.
• Make and coordinate presentations to service clubs, schools, businesses, churches, and community organizations to educate the public, build relationships, recruit volunteers, and generate financial support.
• Serve as liaison with community support organizations, government agencies, United Way, and Salvation Army counterparts to strengthen collaborative partnerships and maximize community impact.
• Identify and develop opportunities for new partnerships, outreach initiatives, and community-based support that advance the mission.

• Serve as a frontline fundraiser to advance mission effectiveness, increase philanthropic support, and achieve fundraising goals.
• Develop and manage an annual fundraising plan, track progress toward development goals, analyze results, and make revisions as needed.
• Create and implement strategies to secure donations, sponsor ships, grants, tax credit funding, and other revenue opportunities from individuals, corporations, foundations, churches, civic organizations, and government sources.
• Lead all efforts for special events and fundraising initiatives, including, but not limited to:
  Civic Event, Angel Tree, Share the Season, Back to School Supplies, Coats, Fan Distribution and emerging fundraising efforts.
• Coordinate and expand third-party fundraising events such as Boot Block, Celebrity Bell Ringing, Advisory Board Ring Day, give-back nights, and other grassroots fundraising opportunities.
• Schedule, coordinate, and participate in donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation visits with current and prospective supporters.
• Track corporate, foundation, and grant funding activity and provide regular fundraising and funding status reports.
• Maintain donor records, stewardship activities, contact management, and recognition efforts within Salesforce.
• Collaborate with leadership team and program staff on grant research, proposal development, reporting, and funding strategies.
• Serve as liaison between program staff and the development team to identify funding priorities and align funding opportunities with organizational needs.

• Recruit, engage, develop, and steward volunteers who support fundraising events, special projects, seasonal initiatives, and year-round programs.
• Build pathways for volunteers, churches, civic groups, and community partners to become long-term advocates, ambassadors, and supporters of The Salvation Army.
• Coordinate volunteer involvement related…