Director of Major Gifts

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, full health coverage, retirement, professional development, and paid time off!

About this opportunity

This Divisional Resource Development Director position will lead, train and mentor a team of professionals to raise funds to enable the mission of The Salvation Army in the Metro Atlanta area.

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 Metro Atlanta area and office location is at DHQ in Norcross, GA.

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

• A Bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required) from an accredited college or university (preferably in a related field of study) AND three years’ experience performing related fundraising, marketing and/or sales work is required (and major gift fund-raising experience is preferred) OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 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.

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: Veterans | Disabled