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THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP

Major Gifts Director (7815)

sarasota, FL

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THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP lists this Major Gifts Director (7815) opportunity in sarasota, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Sarasota Area Command - Sarasota, FL 34236

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $85,218.00 - $85,218.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Fundraising & Donor Relations

Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM

This position is responsible for:Plans, develops, and manages the Major Gifts within the Development Department. The Director of Major Gifts is a part of the Development Team for the Sarasota County Area Command with specific responsibilities in coordination with the Director of Development for the oversight and/or coordination of major funding particularly from individuals within Sarasota County; provides oversight and/or coordination for 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 position The Salvation Army to undertake significant capital/endowment campaigns as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift prospects, using moves management concepts and tools. Develops a “Donor Portfolio” of about 150 donors and potential donors. All donor information and cultivation activities are kept, reported and analyzed through InterChange.

Accompanies Advisory Board, Area Commander, Operations Program Director, Corps Officer, or Development Director as needed in support of visits with prospects for the command; updates and maintains contact reports on a timely basis.

Maintains an effective working relationship with the Regional Planned Giving/Resource Development Staff by and sharing information that may enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the area command fundraising efforts.

Aids in the supervision in the follow-up phase of capital campaigns including those directed by outside counsel, and the completion of campaign pledge gifts.

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.

Physical Requirements and 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.

Employee Benefits

Health Plan

Retirement Plan (with Employer Match after 1 year)

Generous PTO Policy

Holiday Pay

Supplemental Insurances

Parental Leave

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field,

5 years fundraising experience, preferably with a nonprofit with a clear track record of large major gifts

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Drivers license

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

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Worksite address

sarasota, FL, 34243, US

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