Location: Lynchburg Corps Lynchburg, Virginia

Position Type: Full Time - Exempt

About this opportunity:

Under the direct supervision of the Commanding Officer and the indirect supervision of the Divisional Development Director, the Corps Director of Development I creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to increase fundraising results through major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, direct mail, special events, community relations and in-kind resources.

Key responsibilities:

• Leads and directs all donor services functions for the Lynchburg, Corps.
• Oversees and monitors donor solicitation and recognition programs to ensure that the financial resources for facilities and programs are available to meet the growing need of the citizens that The Salvation Army serves.
• Administers, leads, plans, and supervises all areas of the Development Department, which results in fiscal stability, programmatic accountability and enhancement of the department and its areas of operations which include: donor services, marketing and public relations, volunteers, special events and fundraising from individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Directs all marketing and public relations functions for the Lynchburg, Corps; supervises the Marketing and Public Relations Manager to ensure that every point of contact (Advisory Board Members, donors, corporate partners, community leaders, volunteers, clients, disaster victims, etc.) is aware of The Salvation Army’s mission and its services; and develops and directs new marketing and public relations strategies to promote awareness and enhance financial support.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and three years of experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success.
•  Or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 05/20/2024-06/03/24

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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