Director of Development - The Salvation Army Annapolis - ThinkingAhead Executive Search : Job Details

About

Founded in 1865, The Salvation Army founders sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their physical and spiritual needs .

Fast forward to today, The Salvation Army is the largest non-government provider of social services in the United States and one of the largest in the world, assisting more than 32 million people in the U.S. alone. As the fourth largest charity in the United States, The Salvation Army funds feeding centers, homeless shelters, rehabilitation centers, community centers, and provides disaster relief.

Opportunity

It's an exciting time to join The Salvation Army of Annapolis! As we embark upon a recently developed three-year strategic plan with an emphasis on expanding programs and services, we are actively moving forward on key initiatives that will strengthen our impact in the community. This Fall, we are launching a Feasibility Study for a new Social Services building, which will enhance our capacity to serve individuals and families in need. We are also preparing for the planned launch of the Red Shield Youth Center in 2026, which will provide after-school programming, mentorship, and a safe, supportive space for local youth. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in garnering the resources to bring these initiatives to life while sustaining and advancing our current programs.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Commanding Officer and the indirect supervision of the Divisional Development Director, the Director of Development creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to increase fundraising results through major gifts, annual Red Kettle Campaign, corporate donations, grant solicitation, direct mail, special events, community relations, volunteers and in-kind resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning (20%)
• Fundraising (40%)
• Direct Mail (5%)
• Community and Volunteer Relations (10%)
• Special Events (5%)
• Committee Involvement (5%)
• Marketing and Communications (10%)
• Management (5%)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend TSA and other training and development seminars/webinars as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CFRE preferred, not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organization structure.
• Knowledge of fundraising management.
• Knowledge of moves management systems.
• Knowledge of foundation grant writing.
• Knowledge of special events planning and management.
• Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources.
• Proficiency in the use of Fundraising software, Microsoft Office products to include Databases and Spreadsheets, E-mail, and Internet.
• Ability to develop new and unique ways to improve the finances of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Ability to determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create, and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of donors to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Skill in setting priorities, developing a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Skill in Assessing problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation for the Director of Development includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience ($85,000-$90,000) and an excellent package of employee benefits which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, professional development, leave and holidays.

To Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume and a statement of interest to Ryan Rasmussen, Recruiter at [email protected].

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers, and layoffs or termination.