Major Gifts Manager (6528)

**Schedule/Hours: M- F 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (EXEMPT)** **This position is responsible for:** 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. - Assists in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a variety of resource development strategies as part of the development team in order to achieve short-range and long-range goals of the department and the Area Command. - Prepares solicitation materials for individual prospects and as needed for corporate and/or foundation prospects; accompanies Advisory Board members, Volunteers, Area Commander, and Director of Development - Attends meetings and other community involvements as assigned, which are pertinent to the promotion and support of The Salvation Army and enhancing its development programs and projects; performs public speaking to promote awareness and support of Salvation Army programs - Acts as liaison to prospects, donors, and external contact; develops relationships with the local and broader community to enhance support of operations for which this position is responsible. **Employee Benefits** - Paid Time off, Voluntary Life Insurance, Medical and Life Insurance, Supplement Insurance Available **Education and Experience:** - 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 gifts, with one year in supervisory role preferred, or - Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. **Certifications:** - Valid State Driver’s License **Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled**