The Salvation Army
County Director of Community Relations & Fundraising - Denton/Collin Counties
The Salvation Army, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a County Director of Community Relations & Fundraising - Denton & Collin Counties in the Development department at North Texas Area Command.
Job Summary: Ensures that the county-wide fundraising goal is met for the fiscal year as determined by the annual operating budget; plans, coaches and monitors team results; oversees and manages the daily operations and staff of the county fundraising team; plans, develops, and manages the individual, major and corporate gifts within the county fundraising team; oversees and/or coordinates funding from corporate and community relations activities and individuals within the county; provides oversight and/or coordination and preparation of proposals for all requests for fundraising appropriate to The Salvation Army, seeking out new funding opportunities for Army programs around the county; works directly with the Senior Director and team to develop comprehensive development plans that include the cultivation of major gift resources, individual gift resources, multi-year commitment funds, corporate and community fundraising and other strategic support in order to generate revenue to support the County; organizes and facilitates major gifts fundraising, corporate and community fundraising by board and council membership; builds relationships with high-level volunteers and organizations to develop, manage and execute revenue and in-kind generating programs for corporations, small businesses, civic, faith-based, educational and other organizations throughout the county; oversees the collaboration between the Volunteer and Fundraising teams to create opportunities for corporate participation with the County.
Essential Functions: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities (20%): Plans, directs, and supervises the work of assigned staff; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures; conducts performance evaluations and provides hiring/firing recommendations. Fundraising and Activation Responsibilities (30%): Achieves revenue goals by personally managing key individual and corporate accounts. Personally establishes and maintains strong relationships with board members, council members, key community leaders, volunteers and leaders of key organizations and manages them to meet the short and long-term goals of developing fundraising opportunities, creating individual relationships and organizational alliances and requesting financial support. Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship of Donors (20%): Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards individual, major gift, and corporate prospects, using moves management concepts and best development practices and tools. Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (20%): Sets priorities for the County-based Community Relations and Fundraising team to help achieve fundraising and volunteer goals. Liaison Responsibilities (10%): Acts as liaison to prospects, donors, and external contacts; develops relationships with key donors and the local and broader community to enhance support of operations for which this position is responsible.
Other Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel and business management, team building and supervision; extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising management; knowledge of local, state and federal laws governing fundraising and taxation; ability to plan, develop and coordinate programs, meetings and special events related to public relations and individual and corporate fundraising; ability to supervise, lead, motivate, monitor and evaluate employees and board members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, marketing, communication, or related field, with a master’s degree preferred and seven plus years in an aggressive fundraising environment personally raising $1 million plus in gifts, previous corporate fundraising and major gifts a must; three years supervisory experience; prior active experience in Interchange or relevant donor software and donor databases required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License; CFRE (preferred)
Physical Requirements: Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively; ability to speak before small and large groups of people; ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle or personal vehicle to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.
Working Conditions: Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like but not limited to the office environment.
Application Submittal Period:
12/04/2024 - 1/03/2025 When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
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Job Summary: Ensures that the county-wide fundraising goal is met for the fiscal year as determined by the annual operating budget; plans, coaches and monitors team results; oversees and manages the daily operations and staff of the county fundraising team; plans, develops, and manages the individual, major and corporate gifts within the county fundraising team; oversees and/or coordinates funding from corporate and community relations activities and individuals within the county; provides oversight and/or coordination and preparation of proposals for all requests for fundraising appropriate to The Salvation Army, seeking out new funding opportunities for Army programs around the county; works directly with the Senior Director and team to develop comprehensive development plans that include the cultivation of major gift resources, individual gift resources, multi-year commitment funds, corporate and community fundraising and other strategic support in order to generate revenue to support the County; organizes and facilitates major gifts fundraising, corporate and community fundraising by board and council membership; builds relationships with high-level volunteers and organizations to develop, manage and execute revenue and in-kind generating programs for corporations, small businesses, civic, faith-based, educational and other organizations throughout the county; oversees the collaboration between the Volunteer and Fundraising teams to create opportunities for corporate participation with the County.
Essential Functions: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Supervisory Responsibilities (20%): Plans, directs, and supervises the work of assigned staff; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures; conducts performance evaluations and provides hiring/firing recommendations. Fundraising and Activation Responsibilities (30%): Achieves revenue goals by personally managing key individual and corporate accounts. Personally establishes and maintains strong relationships with board members, council members, key community leaders, volunteers and leaders of key organizations and manages them to meet the short and long-term goals of developing fundraising opportunities, creating individual relationships and organizational alliances and requesting financial support. Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship of Donors (20%): Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards individual, major gift, and corporate prospects, using moves management concepts and best development practices and tools. Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (20%): Sets priorities for the County-based Community Relations and Fundraising team to help achieve fundraising and volunteer goals. Liaison Responsibilities (10%): Acts as liaison to prospects, donors, and external contacts; develops relationships with key donors and the local and broader community to enhance support of operations for which this position is responsible.
Other Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel and business management, team building and supervision; extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of fundraising management; knowledge of local, state and federal laws governing fundraising and taxation; ability to plan, develop and coordinate programs, meetings and special events related to public relations and individual and corporate fundraising; ability to supervise, lead, motivate, monitor and evaluate employees and board members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, marketing, communication, or related field, with a master’s degree preferred and seven plus years in an aggressive fundraising environment personally raising $1 million plus in gifts, previous corporate fundraising and major gifts a must; three years supervisory experience; prior active experience in Interchange or relevant donor software and donor databases required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License; CFRE (preferred)
Physical Requirements: Ability to meet attendance requirements; ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively; ability to speak before small and large groups of people; ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle or personal vehicle to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.
Working Conditions: Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like but not limited to the office environment.
Application Submittal Period:
12/04/2024 - 1/03/2025 When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
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