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Job Title: Associate Director of Development FLSA Status: Full Time - exempt Reports to: Director of Development Schedule: FT/E Supervises: Director of Major Gifts, Corporate Relations Director, Director of Community Engagement, and Development, Special Events & Volunteer Manager Start Date: TBD Rate of Pay: $125,000/year Closing Date: 10/18/23 Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following: Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire) Vacation benefit - 20 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0769 hours for each hour worked (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment) One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment) Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan) Function: Reporting directly to the Divisional Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development will be a key member of the leadership team working in close partnership with Salvation Army officers, team lead peers, development committees and Advisory Board/Council members. He/she will provide leadership for day-to-day operations and management of development department teams, special projects and fundraising programs. He/she will sustain a productive and results-oriented development environment, emphasizing teamwork, accountability, and donor-centered systems. He/she will manage and nurture a strong team of development professionals, assist with recruitment, management, development, and retention of professional and support staff. He/she will build and develop effective working relationships between the development team and other departments within the organization. In addition, the Associate Director of Development will take initiative to position The Salvation Army as a cause worth supporting Working with the Divisional Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development will manage a portfolio of top prospects and major donors while developing long-term meaningful and productive relationships to maximize support for The Salvation Army. Duties and Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the Divisional Director of Development, develop fundraising budgets and campaign plans for the fiscal year and ensure budgeted income goals are met. Monitor team's progress toward achieving financial goals. Manage a caseload of up to 100 high level donors. This includes setting an annual fundraising goal for each donor, maintaining impactful, personalized communications with the donor throughout the year, making at least one annual gift request of each donor with the ultimate purpose of growing the relationship and donor's commitment to the organization's mission. Evaluate and recommend any necessary revisions to donor processing systems. Implement a proactive strategic stewardship process for all donors from point of entry. In collaboration with the Divisional Director of Development and the Communications Team, develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated direct marketing solicitation strategies to secure individual income through direct marketing and social media communications. Work with the Communications Team, the Development and Special Events Manager, and event committees to develop strategies for philanthropic support with The Salvation Army and for creation of targeted collateral. Collaborate with the Divisional Director of Development on the supervision and support of approved fundraising campaigns and feasibility studies in the division. Work with the campaign/unit to ensure compliance with all THQ recording and reporting requirements to nsure successful campaigns. Assist units in preparing presentation material to donors, companies, and foundations. Assist with training officers and staff on fundraising systems, data management process and development best practices. Partner with officers and staff to help build and train Advisory Boards/Councils throughout the Division to maximize their community engagement and mission impact. Assist units in resolving donor issues. Work with the Divisional Development Director to identify the internal management systems and goals of the Development Department and individual Development Department staff. Assist the Divisional Director of Development in establishing the annual plan and assist in monitoring and evaluating goal achievement. Provide leadership and supervision to the Development Team in the absence of the Director. Supervise existing and new projects and day to day duties, serve as a point of contact, handle necessary disciplinary issues, and approve timecards. Manage internal day-to-day development operational functions. Performs other duties as required. Qualification and Education Requirements: Minimum BA or BS degree, preferably in relevant field such as Business or Sales or Marketing, and a minimum of five years to relevant professional experience. Direct fundraising experience for a not-for-profit organization, with a successful track record in corporate fund raising, is preferred Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), able to relate effectively and professionally to executives and leaders in the community as well as with key Salvation Army stakeholders... For full info follow application link.