Regional Major Gifts Director

<p>The Salvation Army Georgia Division has an opening for a <strong>“Regional Major Gifts Director” </strong>in the <strong>Greater Atlanta,</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> area.</p><p><br></p><p>The Salvation Army operates in communities across the United States. We are committed to meeting human needs wherever we can by providing food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, housing for homeless, basic needs assistance, children’s programs, and many other programs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employee Benefits</strong></p><p>The Salvation Army recognizes peace of mind is important to our employees and their families. Because of this, we offer a competitive salary, home office set up (computer and cell phone), health, dental and life insurance coverage, retirement plan, professional development, training, reimbursed travel expenses, and paid time off!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About this opportunity</strong></p><p>This position is responsible for raising funds through major gifts generated from individuals, corporations, and foundations for a designated geographical area of a Salvation Army Division.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Raise funds to enable the Mission of The Salvation Army by aggressively developing and nurturing current and prospective donors including individuals, foundations, and corporations.</li><li>Respond to inquiries and communicate with donors, advisory organization members, Salvation Army staff and Officers.</li><li>Be responsible for designing, revising, and implementing a giving plan for every donor in their portfolio to reach an annual production goal.</li><li>Initiating contact, building relationships, and consistently moving prospects through the pipeline toward meaningful engagement and eventual solicitation.</li><li>Travel often to meet with donors throughout the assigned established region of Carterville, Columbus, Dalton, LaGrange, and Rome. </li><li><strong>The successful candidate will be expected to reside in the Greater Atlanta area. The position is a hybrid of office-based work in Atlanta with remote work in the areas defined by the position.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>You are an ideal match for the role if you have:</strong></p><ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in a related field of study) <strong>AND</strong> three years’ experience performing related fundraising, marketing and/or sales work is required (and major gift fund-raising experience is preferred) <strong>OR </strong>any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.</li><li>The ability to research, solicit and secure funds from individual, corporate and foundation relationships.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>The ability to be proactive, disciplined, and able to manage time and priorities effectively without the need for constant direction.</li><li>Experience developing relationships with the expressed purpose of causing a prescribed action outcome.</li><li>An ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records (Salesforce, Blackbaud, DonorPerfect or any CRM).</li><li>A passion for <em>“Doing the Most Good”</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Bona-fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ):</strong></p><p>This position requires an active Christian faith in harmony with Salvation Army doctrine and practice.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled</p><p></p>