What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Major Gifts Director position at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South?
Job Description
Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The Salvation Army Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Division has an opening for a “Regional Major Gifts Director” in the South Louisiana and Mississippi Region.
The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs, and many other programs.
Employee Benefits
The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to our employees and their families. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, home office set up, (computer, cell phone, mileage reimbursement), health, dental and life insurance coverage, retirement, professional development, training, reimbursed travel expenses, and paid time off!
About This Opportunity
This position is responsible for raising funds through major gifts generated from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a designated geographical area of a Salvation Army Division.
Key Responsibilities
This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice.
License/Certifications
Valid State Driver’s License
CFRE or ACFRE desired
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Manual dexterity. Ability to sit, walk, and stand on a frequent change basis in order to perform the duties of this position. Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Ability to travel throughout the Division, by automobile, on a regular basis to work with donors/prospects, and professionals in their communities. Travel may include overnight trips; Travel requirements may be up to 60% of work time.
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work is also performed in a home office setting, and, in a variety of multiple Corps and Area Command offices.
Additional Comments
Oversight for the Regional Major Gifts Director position is provided by the Kentucky and Tennessee Divisional Headquarters, located in Louisville, Kentucky.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, please complete our online application using the apply icon identified on the job posting.
Application Submittal Period: 4/23/2025 – 5/23/2025
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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!
Job Details
Job Family ALM-EXEMPT
Job Function Fundraising & Donor Relations
Pay Type Salary
Education Level Equivalent Experience
Travel Required Yes
Telecommute Percentage 100
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Biloxi, MS, USA,
Hattiesburg, MS, USA,
Laurel, MS, USA,
New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The Salvation Army Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Division has an opening for a “Regional Major Gifts Director” in the South Louisiana and Mississippi Region.
The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs, and many other programs.
Employee Benefits
The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to our employees and their families. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, home office set up, (computer, cell phone, mileage reimbursement), health, dental and life insurance coverage, retirement, professional development, training, reimbursed travel expenses, and paid time off!
About This Opportunity
This position is responsible for raising funds through major gifts generated from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a designated geographical area of a Salvation Army Division.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise funds to enable the Mission of The Salvation Army by aggressively developing and nurturing current and prospective donors including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with donors, advisory organization members, Salvation Army staff and Officers.
- Be responsible for designing, revising, and implementing a giving plan for every donor in their portfolio in order to reach an annual production goal.
- Travels often to meet with donors throughout the assigned territory of Hattiesburg, MS, Laurel, MS, MS Gulf Coast, and New Orleans, LA regions.
- Ideal candidate to reside in New Orleans or MS Gulf Coast.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in a related field of study) AND three years’ experience performing related fundraising, marketing and/or sales work is required (and major gift fund-raising experience is preferred) OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Ability to research, solicit, and secure funds from individual, corporate, and foundation relationships.
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience developing relationships with the expressed purpose of causing a prescribed action outcome.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records (salesforce, donor perfect or any CRM)
This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice.
License/Certifications
Valid State Driver’s License
CFRE or ACFRE desired
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Manual dexterity. Ability to sit, walk, and stand on a frequent change basis in order to perform the duties of this position. Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Ability to travel throughout the Division, by automobile, on a regular basis to work with donors/prospects, and professionals in their communities. Travel may include overnight trips; Travel requirements may be up to 60% of work time.
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work is also performed in a home office setting, and, in a variety of multiple Corps and Area Command offices.
Additional Comments
Oversight for the Regional Major Gifts Director position is provided by the Kentucky and Tennessee Divisional Headquarters, located in Louisville, Kentucky.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, please complete our online application using the apply icon identified on the job posting.
Application Submittal Period: 4/23/2025 – 5/23/2025
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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!
Job Details
Job Family ALM-EXEMPT
Job Function Fundraising & Donor Relations
Pay Type Salary
Education Level Equivalent Experience
Travel Required Yes
Telecommute Percentage 100
Scan this QR code and apply!
Download
Biloxi, MS, USA,
Hattiesburg, MS, USA,
Laurel, MS, USA,
New Orleans, LA, USA
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