Director of Major Gifts

The Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Director of Major Gifts (Divisional Resource Development Director) in Jackson, MS, to lead, manage, cultivate, solicit, and steward the major gifts program in the Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Divisions.

The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs and many other programs.

Employee Benefits

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families.  Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, reimbursed travel expenses, laptop computer, full health coverage, retirement, professional development, and paid time off!

About this opportunity

This Director of Major Gifts (Divisional Resource Development Director) position will lead, train, and mentor a team of professionals to raise funds to enable the Salvation Army's mission in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Key responsibilities:

• The candidate will develop and nurture current and prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, government agencies, and corporations in an assigned geographic region of the Division.
• respond to inquiries and communicate with donors, advisory organization members, Salvation Army employees and leaders.
• The position has direct oversight for a team of professionals and will be responsible for training, mentoring and accountability of its members.  
• There is required day and overnight travel within the three-state region and the ideal candidate will reside in Jackson, MS.

You are an ideal match for the role if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in a related field of study) AND Five years’ experience performing progressively responsible fundraising work in a charitable organization with demonstrated successful major donor fundraising experience with three years of supervisory experience required, preferably leading a development team.
• Experience in leading a team of fund-raising professionals.
• Proven history of establishing and maintaining strong long-term donor relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Track record of achieving goals
• Prior experience with a donor management system

Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):

This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice.

License/Certifications:

Valid State Driver’s License

CFRE or ACFRE desired

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Manual dexterity.  Ability to sit, walk, and stand on a frequent change basis in order to perform the duties of this position.  Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.  Ability to travel throughout the Division by automobile on a regular basis to work with donors/prospects and professionals in their communities. Travel may include overnight trips; Travel requirements may be up to 60% of work time.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.  Work is also performed in a home office setting and in a variety of multiple Corps and Area Command offices.

Additional Comments:

The Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Divisional Headquarters, located in Jackson, Mississippi, provides oversight for the Director of Major Gifts (Divisional Resource Development Director) position.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as employees to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please complete our online application using the apply icon identified on the job posting.

Application Submittal Period:  2/21/2025 – 3/21/2025

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.

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