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Divisional Executive Director of Development

The Salvation Army Central Territory987 open roles

Pay
$150,000 – $180,000 a year
Where
Omaha, NE, USA
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Your applicationOpen nowDivisional Executive Director of DevelopmentThe Salvation Army Central Territory · Omaha, NE, USA

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.1%60 days
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The Salvation Army Central Territory median: 2 days open

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*** Full- Time, Monday- Friday, 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Compensation Range: $150,000- $180,000 (Depending on Experience) ***

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose: The Executive Director of Development serves as the senior fundraising and external relations leader for the Western Division, responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and execution of all resource development, marketing, donor relations, and public relations programs in Omaha and divisional communities. The Executive Director is a voting member of the Divisional Finance Board and a key advisor to the Divisional Commander, providing leadership across major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, grants, volunteer services, communications, and special events. This role also provides consultation to Western Division Corps in all areas of development and external communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a voting member of the Divisional Finance Board (DFB) and act as the primary advisor on fundraising, marketing, and external communications.
  • Lead all divisional fund development, public relations, communications, marketing, donor relations, volunteer services, and fundraising activities.
  • Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans for resource development, ensuring integrated execution across all development disciplines.
  • Play a major role in long range planning, advising on the impact of divisional strategies on fundraising, marketing, and public relations.
  • Recommend divisional policies related to resource development, donor relations, and community engagement.
  • Represent The Salvation Army throughout the community as a spokesperson, ambassador, and interpreter of its mission, programs, and services.
  • Maintain a personal portfolio of major and planned gift prospects, securing six and seven figure gifts in collaboration with the major gifts team.
  • Volunteer Services, Advisory Board development and management
  • Develop research data, feasibility studies, and market driven revenue forecasts to guide fundraising strategy.
  • Oversee creation, planning, and implementation of special events, donor cultivation activities, recognition programs, public awareness initiatives to include special events, Christmas fundraising programs, and civic events.
  • Identify major fundraising initiatives and implement fundraising strategies that advance continued donor support for the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.
  • Assist the Director of Public Relations and Communications with public announcements, media relations, and news Advisory Board & Community Engagement
  • Serve as the Divisional Commander’s advisor and liaison for Advisory Board development and community relations.
  • Staff the Advisory Board’s Development, Board Development, and Public Relations Committee; assist with staffing the Christmas Committee; assign Board members to committees with the Executive Committee.
  • Provide Advisory Board training and orientation for Corps across the Western Division.
  • Represent the Division on community councils, boards, and civic organizations as assigned.
  • Initiate and develop relationships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners, demonstrating strong relationship-building and innovative thinking.
  • Management & Administration
  • Oversee Annual Fund & Advancement, Volunteer Services, Planned Giving, Grants, and Corporate/Foundation Relations.
  • Approve expense reports and ensure fiscal responsibility within the development department.
  • Serve as liaison with outside fundraising counsel and consultants.
  • Provide consultation to Corps officers and divisional entities on fundraising strategy, capital campaigns, and donors.
  • This role will be required to travel locally and throughout the Division; occasional overnight and air travel which may take place evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
  • Driving is an essential function of the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Major Gifts & Personal Giving, Planned Giving, Communications, and Volunteer Departments.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Marketing, or related field required. Five to eight years of progressive senior-level development experience with demonstrated fundraising success. Proven track record in major gifts, planned giving, Capital Campaigns, and relationship-based fundraising. Experience in budgeting, revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and financial management. Background in large nonprofit organizations preferred.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

  • Visionary leader with strong execution skills.
  • Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, compliance requirements, and development program components.
  • Superior interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to motivate, lead, and develop staff and volunteers.
  • High integrity, professionalism, and diligence.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and resource management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and values.
  • Proficiency in donor database systems, Microsoft Office 365, TEAMS, SharePoint, and willingness to learn new software.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
  • Ability to write speeches, articles, and presentations using original or innovative techniques.
  • Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and basic geometry.
  • Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE), Chartered Advisory in Philanthropy (CAP), or similar professional designation within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may often be required to engage in rigorous activities. Limited amounts of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying objects (50 lbs.)

Working Conditions: The work environment is a business office setting with office equipment, light traffic and moderate noise levels. Frequently required to stand; occasionally required to walk or sit.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Frequent communication in person, by phone, and through digital platforms

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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