County Director of Community Relations & Fundraising - Tarrant/Ellis Counties

County Director of Community Relations & Fundraising - Tarrant / Ellis Counties 8585 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247, USA Req #34253Thursday, January 16, 2025The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a County Director of Community Relations & Fundraising - Tarrant / Ellis Counties in the Development department at North Texas Area Command, located in Dallas, TX.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. Develops and maintains accurate records of contacts, relationships and giving history for top individual and corporate donors. Secures individual and corporate sponsors to support special events. Collaborates with members of the Promotions team to ensure appropriateness of marketing, print material, electronic promotions, videos and solicitation of communication pieces, reports, presentations, proposals stewardship and cultivation materials for donors and supporters. Identifies, cultivates, recruits, motivates and coaches all levels of volunteers to assist in obtaining organizational participation through sponsorships, major gifts sponsorships, matching gifts and other giving from individuals and organizations.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. Prepares solicitation materials for prospects; accompanies Advisory Board and Council members, Volunteers, Area Commander, Managing Director, and Senior Director of Community Relations, DHQ Planned Giving staff as needed in support of visits with individual, major gift and corporate prospects for the command; updates and maintains contact reports on a timely basis. Serves as a resource for donors or staff members regarding donor giving; leads the coordination of donor recognition programs for the area command; coordinates with assigned staff the fundraising and donor recognition efforts; ensures the recognition efforts effectively enhance individual and corporate donor relationships.Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (20%) : Sets priorities for the County-based Community Relations and Fundraising team to help achieve fundraising and volunteer goals. Plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates an aggressive individual, major and corporate gift program for the County. Establishes revenue, mission and personal development goals for fundraising team members; manages, motivates, coaches, trains and holds team accountable to meet established goals research, prospecting, cultivation and revenue. Oversees the coordination of volunteer cultivation, recruitment and recognition for the county. Oversees the coordination of volunteer projects and encourages collaboration between volunteer and fundraising staff.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 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. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism and donor care.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr