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Regional Major Gifts Director - Mobile Alabama
Company: The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Posted On: 05/18/2024
Do you have 3-5 years' experience related to outside territory sales, public relations, fundraising, philanthropy, alumni affairs, insurance, ministry, or financial services? Are looking for a fulfilling new career path? Would you like to work for one of the largest Christian organizations in the world? This opportunity might be just what you are looking for! The Salvation Army Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Division has an opening for a "Regional Major Gifts Director" in the Mobile, Alabama area. 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 our employees and their families. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, home office set up, (computer, cell phone), health, dental and life insurance coverage, retirement, professional development, training, reimbursed travel expenses, and paid time off! About this opportunity This position is responsible for raising funds through major gifts generated from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a designated geographical area of a Salvation Army Division. Key Responsibilities: - Raise funds to enable the Mission of The Salvation Army by aggressively developing and nurturing current and prospective donors including individuals, foundations and corporations.
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with donors, advisory organization members, Salvation Army staff and Officers.
- Be responsible for designing, revising, and implementing a giving plan for every donor in their portfolio in order to reach an annual production goal.
- Travels often to meet with donors throughout the assigned territory of southern Alabama and Mississippi region (Laurel, Hattiesburg, MS Gulf Coast Area Command, Coastal Alabama Area Command (Mobile), Dothan, Montgomery).
- Ideal candidate to reside in Mobile, however, MS Gulf Coast is acceptable. You are an ideal match for the role if you have:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required preferably in a related field And Three years' experience performing related fundraising, marketing and/or sales work is required with major gift fund-raising experience preferred.
- Ability to research, solicit, and secure funds from individual, corporate, and foundation relationships.
- Experience developing relationships with the expressed purpose of causing a prescribed action outcome.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records (salesforce, donor perfect or any CRM). 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: Oversight for the Regional Major Gifts Director position is provided by the Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Divisional Headquarters, located in Jackson, MS. 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. To apply, please complete our on-line application using the apply icon identified on the job posting. 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.
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