Director Of Development

Location: Tampa Area Command, Tampa, FL

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, administering, evaluating, and monitoring an aggressive Direct Fund-Raising Program targeting an assigned geographical area under the direction of an Area Commander.

Key responsibilities:

• Develops and secures funds to reach/surpass fund-raising goals through a variety of financial development vehicles including individual gifts and individual donor upgrading, corporate gifts and sponsorships, foundation support for specific programs and projects, and capital campaigns, and special events.
• Works directly and independently with local officers, their boards, and committees to develop local promotional plans.
• Plans and coordinates all public relations activities and ensures compliance with the designated budget.
• Confers directly with Divisional Headquarters administration and boards as well as with Territorial Headquarters.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field AND
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in fund raising and fund-raising management OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Association of Fundraising Professional (AFP) Certification as Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) is desirable.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures and physical discomforts associated with traveling by vehicle and/or airplane. 

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan and more!

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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:  11/01/24 – 11/15/24

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled