Major Gifts Manager

Job description

Location: Houston, TX Position Type: Full-Time About this opportunity: Plans, develops and manages the Major Gifts Department within the Development Department; coordinates major funding particularly from individuals within the command; provides oversight and/or coordination and preparation of proposals for all requests for major individual funding appropriate to The Salvation Army, seeking out new funding opportunities for Army programs around the command; works directly with the Director of Development and team to develop comprehensive development plans that include the cultivation of major gift resources, multi-year commitment funds and other strategic support in order to generate revenue to support the Area Command. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (30%) - Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship of Donors (30%) - Events Coordination Responsibilities (20%) - Liaison Responsibilities (20%) What we are looking for: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, marketing, communication, or related field, AND - Three to five years related work experience in fundraising, with two years in major gi...