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DEPARTMENT: DevelopmentREPORTS TO: Divisional Development DirectorSUPERVISES: Development and Donor Relations Administrative Assistant (co-supervision with ODD)STATUS: ExemptSCHEDULE: Full timeFunctionThe Donor Relations Director (DRD) is a portfolio manager of The Salvation Army's major gift fund development efforts. This position will focus on building major donor relationships with particular emphasis in Greater Cincinnati and southern regions in Ohio. This position leads and determines those major gift strategies and communication associated with the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts. The DRD will bear the primary responsibility for managing his/her major donor portfolio for The Salvation Army fundraising and manages a high-end portfolio of donors and prospects within this geographic area. In this role, the DRD will identify, cultivate, solicit, acknowledge, steward and upgrade major gift prospects and donors, acting as the primary contact between The Army and donors and seeks to engage these donors with The Salvation Army for long term partnerships and potential gift planning strategies. It is expected this position will be out in the field over 50 percent of the time and attend regular staff meetings. The position also supervises an administrative assistant to support their work.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years' experience in a non-profit fundraising role with a proven record of success.
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining positive relationships with diverse individuals.
• Should enjoy problem solving and should exude energy and initiative.
• A high level of comfort with direct donor interaction, including discussions of personal and family finances and asking for donations is a must.
• Able to work independently in a complex environment, managing multiple projects and conflicting priorities.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals as well as meet deadlines.
• A proficiency in Word and Excel, as well as experience with donor tracking and/or CRM database software (Salesforce) is preferred.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Desire to learn and be a collaborative team player
• Must embrace and suppo1t The Salvation Army's mission and a heart for serving.
• Professional certification (CFRE) a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.The Salvation Army's Mission StatementThe 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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionBusiness Development and Sales
• IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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