The Salvation Army
Development Director
The Salvation Army, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916
[Location: Fort Myers Area Command, Fort Myers, FL [Position Type: Regular Exempt [Pay Range: $80,815.36 - 84,000.00 *[About this opportunity: [Plans, develops, implements, administers, evaluates, and monitors an aggressive Direct fund Raising Program targeting an assigned geographical area under the direction of an Area Commander. *[Key responsibilities:]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**
Solicits donations and cultivates relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, and maintain new income sources for present and long term financial support; ensures that all requests from donors and potential donors for information and clarification are responded to in an accurate, timely, and professional manner; evaluates day-to-day fund -raising efforts to ensure that found-raising goals are met and/or surpassed.Develops and coordinates the operation of fund-raising appeals; identifies new and inventive methods of increasing direct mail appeals; works closely with mailing service firms to ensure productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.Plans, develops, and initiates a fund-raising strategy to develop corporate gifts and sponsorships as well as foundation support for special programs and projects; researches financial status and philosophy of organizations to identify potential prospects for major gifts; contacts corporations to identify corporate representative responsible for donor solicitation; cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with corporate officials.
[What we are looking for in you:]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field with specialized training in Fund Raising Management highly desirable, ANDThree to five years of progressively responsible experience in fund raising and fund-raising management, ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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``` - Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
[Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: [Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory on a frequent basis to work with divisional and local unit financial development staff, their donors, and professionals of their communities. Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures and physical discomforts associated with traveling by vehicle and/or airplane. [Employee Benefits]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Solicits donations and cultivates relationships with donors in order to develop, secure, and maintain new income sources for present and long term financial support; ensures that all requests from donors and potential donors for information and clarification are responded to in an accurate, timely, and professional manner; evaluates day-to-day fund -raising efforts to ensure that found-raising goals are met and/or surpassed.Develops and coordinates the operation of fund-raising appeals; identifies new and inventive methods of increasing direct mail appeals; works closely with mailing service firms to ensure productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.Plans, develops, and initiates a fund-raising strategy to develop corporate gifts and sponsorships as well as foundation support for special programs and projects; researches financial status and philosophy of organizations to identify potential prospects for major gifts; contacts corporations to identify corporate representative responsible for donor solicitation; cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with corporate officials.
[What we are looking for in you:]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field with specialized training in Fund Raising Management highly desirable, ANDThree to five years of progressively responsible experience in fund raising and fund-raising management, ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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``` - Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
[Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: [Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory on a frequent basis to work with divisional and local unit financial development staff, their donors, and professionals of their communities. Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures and physical discomforts associated with traveling by vehicle and/or airplane. [Employee Benefits]{arial",sans-serif"=""} ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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