Major Gifts Manager (7089)

## ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

**Schedule/Hours: M- F 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (EXEMPT)**

**This position is responsible for:**

Plans, develops and manages the Major Gifts Department within the Development Department; coordinates major funding particularly from individuals within the command; provides oversight and/or coordination and preparation of proposals for all requests for major individual funding appropriate to The Salvation Army, seeking out new funding opportunities for Army programs around the command; works directly with the Director of Development and team to develop comprehensive development plans that include the cultivation of major gift resources, multi-year commitment funds and other strategic support in order to generate revenue to support the Area Command.

• Assists in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a variety of resource development strategies as part of the development team in order to achieve short-range and long-range goals of the department and the Area Command.
• Prepares solicitation materials for individual prospects and as needed for corporate and/or foundation prospects; accompanies Advisory Board members, Volunteers, Area Commander, and Director of Development
• Attends meetings and other community involvements as assigned, which are pertinent to the promotion and support of The Salvation Army and enhancing its development programs and projects; performs public speaking to promote awareness and support of Salvation Army programs
• Acts as liaison to prospects, donors, and external contact; develops relationships with the local and broader community to enhance support of operations for which this position is responsible.

**Employee Benefits**

• Paid Time off,
• Voluntary Life Insurance,
• Medical and Life Insurance,
• Supplement Insurance Available

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
**Education and Experience:**

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, marketing, communication, or related field, and
• Three to five years related work experience in fundraising, with two years in major gifts, with one year in supervisory role preferred, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

**Certifications:**

• Valid State Driver’s License

**Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**