Director of Development

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for a Director of Development for the Miami Area Command, located in Miami, Florida. Job Summary: Plans, develops, implements, administers, evaluates, and monitors an aggressive Direct Fund Raising Program targeting an assigned geographical area under the direction of an Area Commander; develops and secures funds to reach/surpass fund-raising goals through a variety of financial development vehicles including: 1) individual gifts and individual donor upgrading, 2) corporate gifts and sponsorships, 3) foundation support for specific programs and projects, 4) government grants, and 5) special campaigns, and special events. Works directly and independently with local officers, their boards and committees to develop local promotional plans; plans and coordinates all public relations activities and ensures compliance with the designated budget; confers directly with Divisional Headquarters administration and boards as well as with Territorial Headquarters. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission and philosophy. Knowledge of modern principles and prac...