MAJOR GIFTS MANAGER - CHARLOTTE, NC
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for Major Gifts Manager for the Charlotte Area Command, located in Charlotte, NC.
Job Summary
Cultivates, manages and solicits Major Gift donations for The Salvation Army, to support its programs and services; seeks to increase donations from existing donors as well as identifies and cultivates new donors to support the programs and services of The Salvation Army; provides oversight and/or coordination of major gift donors; works directly with the Major Gifts Manager and Development team to develop a comprehensive development plan that includes cultivation of major gift resources, multi-year commitment funds and other strategic support; supports the Long Range Plan by assisting in positioning The Salvation Army to undertake a significant capital/endowment campaign as necessary.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund-raising management.
Knowledge of intermediate to advanced MS Office Software.
Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a variety of development and fund-raising strategies in order to determine their effectiveness in achieving short and long-range goals.
Ability to maintain the security and accountability of donated funds and/or assets.
Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with Salvation Army officers, employees, member of advisory organizations, and the community.
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Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in liberal arts or related field,
AND three years progressively responsible experience demonstrating a record of accomplishment in development or related, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Licenses and Certifications
Valid State Driver's License (Must meet MVR requirements)
Raiser’s Edge Experience (preferred)
Certified Fund Raising Executive (preferred)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to speak before small and large groups of people.
Ability to travel to various locations in order to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc.
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality.
Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism and donor care.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) frequently.
Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like but not limited to the office environment.
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
Application Submittal Period: October 16-19, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Other details
- Job Family NSC-EXEMPT
- Pay Type Salary
- 4015 Stuart Andrew Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA
- Charlotte, NC 4015 STUART ANDREW BLVD, STE 120 28217, 4015 STUART ANDREW BLVD, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America