Development Manager

Location:  Jackson, TN  

About this opportunity:

The Development Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, growing, and evaluating a portfolio of local donors, prospects, and projects through fundraising and grant opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Fundraising
• Resource Grant Writing
• Other General Duties

What we are looking for in you:

•    Minimum 3-5 years of experience in grant or proposal writing and organizational fundraising.
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
•    Or
•    Equivalent education or training in work related field. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Valid State Drivers' License

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.

Work involves driving a vehicle to various meeting locations and discomforts associated with long distance trips or heavy traffic.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 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.

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Application Submittal Period:  3/19/25 – 4/2/25

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!