Director of Philanthropy
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Job Objective: The Director of Philanthropy plays a key and integral role in the success of the Kansas & Western Missouri Division's (KWM) fund development efforts, specifically through ongoing and proactive relationship management, strategic communications plans, gift cultivation, and solicitation activity. The director leads the team of gift officers who oversee a managed portfolio of qualified major, planned/estate planning, and capital campaign donors. The director and team will increase gifts to The Salvation Army, focusing on moves management and blended gifts while retaining and strengthening existing giving, for operating, endowment, and capital purposes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Minimum Qualifications Education: Four-year college degree in a related field (i.e., business, advertising, marketing, sales, or management); relevant experience, as determined by The Salvation Army, may be considered in lieu of education qualification; an advanced Degree and/or Professional Certification highly desired. Experience: Ten years of experience in non-profit development, five or more in a designated leadership position. Demonstrated leadership in marketing, business goal planning/strategy, and team organization. Certifications/Licenses: None Skills/Abilities:
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Physical Requirements: Includes sitting; climbing and/or balancing; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; driving a vehicle; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25 pounds; traveling by airplane; both outdoor and indoor navigation of settings, and standing and/or walking up to 12 hours per day. Mental Demands:
Communication Demands: The position requires: professionally communicating verbally with co-workers, other departments and program staff, clients, vendors, donors, volunteers, board members, philanthropic decision-makers, and officers; written communication; talking on the telephone; responding to written or verbal requests; training/giving verbal and written instructions; receiving verbal and written instructions; writing/composing written language; reading; visiting/working at other worksites and non-worksite locations; communication via the latest technologies. Travel: Occasional travel throughout division and territory, average 1 week/month Driving: Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Working Conditions: Daily work is performed in a typical office environment; may require some weekend and evening work. Event work may include hotels, indoor/outdoor venues, Corps Community Centers, and other public venues. 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. The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. |