What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fundraising Development Coordinator position at The Salvation Army (St. Petersburg, FL)?
Location: St. Petersburg Area Command, St. Petersburg, Florida
Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Exempt, Onsite
Please attach a cover letter to your application.
Pay Range: $55,700
About this opportunity:
This position is responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for the Development Department and, in partnership with the Area Commander, provides overall coordination for volunteer recruitment and engagement, database management, and other communication as needed to meet fundraising goals.
Key responsibilities:
- Recruits and participates in the screening and selection of volunteer staff ensuring adequate staff is maintained to meet program needs.
- Creates and manages all components of online communications, electronic and social media outlets to generate community interest and awareness, including Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms.
- Provides support for public relations and communications functions.
- Cultivate & implement donor stewardship strategies to enhance donor retention, conduct research on prospective donors, and maintain the development database while generating reports.
- Responsible for maintaining and coordinating calendars and schedules varied and complex meetings for the Area Commander.
What we are looking for in you:
- Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, AND
- 2 plus years of relevant fundraising experience with demonstrated familiarity with donor prospecting, marketing, fundraising, strategic planning, and coordinating special events, OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- CFRE preferred.
- Must be cleared by Local Law Enforcement, State of Florida Dept. of Children and Families, FBI background screens, and credit checks.
- Valid state Driver's License with approved driving record.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a normal 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.
Employee Benefits
- Health, Dental, Hearing, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- 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.
Application Submittal Period: 01/15/2025 - 03/08/2025
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,700
