Development Specialist - FT Salaried - $70,000 - Tulsa

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, is looking for a Development Specialist for our Area Command located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Job Summary:

Cultivates, manages and solicits individual, major gifts and corporate donations for The Salvation Army, to support its programs and services;  seeks to increase donations from existing donors as well as identifies and cultivates new donors to support the programs and services of The Salvation Army; provides oversight and/or coordination of individual, major gifts and corporate donors; works directly with the Donor Development Manager and Development team to develop a comprehensive development plan that includes cultivation of major gift resources, multi-year commitment funds and other strategic support; supports the Long Range Plan by assisting in positioning The Salvation Army to undertake a significant capital/endowment campaign as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund-raising management.

Knowledge of intermediate to advanced MS Office Software.

Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a variety of development and fund-raising strategies in order to determine their effectiveness in achieving short and long-range goals.

Ability to maintain the security and accountability of donated funds and/or assets.

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Ability to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete and timely manner.

Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with Salvation Army officers, employees, member of advisory organizations, and the community.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in liberal arts or related field, and

Three years progressively responsible experience demonstrating a record of accomplishment in fund development or related, with prior Raiser’s Edge experience, or

any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (preferred)

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to speak before small and large groups of people.

Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.

Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.

Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality.

Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism and donor care.

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

Work may be performed in an 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 but not limited to the office environment.   

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!