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Location: Annapolis, MD

Position: Development Director

Weekly Hours: 40

This position is responsible for:

Creating and overseeing 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 - Create an annual comprehensive development plan in consultation with the Corps Officer and Divisional Development Director (DDD) that sets specific goals and strategies for appropriate development disciplines that will increase revenues to support the strategic direction of the organization for review and approval.
• Fundraising - Seek to become knowledgeable of relevant grants (community foundations, corporate grants, private foundations, etc.), their timelines and requirements. Prepare and submit grant applications as outlined in the development plan. Prepare and submit all required reports (monthly, final etc.) for successful grant applications.
• Direct Mail - Work with direct mail vendors on all aspects of direct mail, set up annual calendar of mailings, review appeals and ensure timely processing of approvals from the Corps Officer.
• Community and Volunteer Relations - Engage volunteers for special fund development projects using established volunteer management practices and assist the Corps Officer in recruiting for the Advisory Board, and committees. Recruit and train volunteers for use in the development department.
• Special Events - Will be required to work collaboratively with the Corps Officers and Advisory Board, and Christmas Committee, especially leading up to and during the Christmas Season, to enhance fundraising efforts and meet targeted goals. Particular emphasis on developing relationships with businesses, service clubs, civic groups, schools, colleges, churches etc. to volunteer at Red Kettles.
• Committee Involvement - Along with the Corps Officer, develop and maintain the Community Relations & Development Committee, Marketing and Public Relations Committee, and the Bequest and Endowment Committee of the Advisory Board.
• Marketing and Communications - Develop a comprehensive communication and marketing plan to promote the organization and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization and of the value of Corps Programs and Social Services. Produce the organization's annual report by February 15th of each year. Produce and distribute a minimum of 12 press releases, in accordance with the communications and marketing plan.
• Management - May supervise volunteers and provide guidance to Advisory Board Members. Especially with regards to fundraising and community/corporate partnerships. May direct the selection, training, and supervision of all staff responsible for performing the daily operational duties of the Development Department, as it expands.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Work may be typically performed in a normal office environment within a climate-controlled structure. There is little, or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

Minimum Education and Experience:

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License (Approved Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Report), required.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled