The Salvation Army · 1 day ago
Development Director
Fayetteville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Salvation Army is seeking an experienced Development Director for the NW Arkansas Area Command to develop and lead the Community Relations and Development Department. The role involves planning, developing, leading, and supervising the development department while ensuring the highest level of quality in ongoing donor solicitation and recognition programs.
CharityNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Plans, develops, leads and supervises the development department for the NW Arkansas Area Command
Includes Donor Services, Public Relations, Community & Corporate Relations, Grants & Capital Campaigns, and Major Gifts
Directs the selection, training and supervision of all staff responsible for performing the daily operational duties of Major Gifts
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of resource development strategies
Ensures the highest level of quality in ongoing donor solicitation and recognition programs
Monitors to ensure that the financial resources for facilities and programs are available to meet the growing need of the citizens that The Salvation Army serves
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities
5 years' experience in a comprehensive development program with progressively responsible experience and demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising
Recent experience successfully working with leadership in a capital campaign environment
Significant prior experience planning, developing, implementing fundraising strategies and determining their effectiveness in achieving short- and long-term goals
Considerable experience with a donor/contact management system (CRM)
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Experience or ability to work with boards, councils and committees with successful outcomes
Strong desire to work for the mission and cause of The Salvation Army
Preferred
CFRE Certification preferred
Ideal candidate to reside anywhere in NW Arkansas
Benefits
Competitive salary
Full health coverage
Retirement
Professional development
Paid time off
Company
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a charity organization that focuses on rehabilitation, job training, veterans, and grassroots services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.06MKey Investors
Community Foundation of the Mahoning ValleyTimken Foundation of Canton
2025-07-08Grant· $0.01M
2023-06-30Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Michelle Dressler, MBA
Territorial Finance Secretary (CFO)
Clarence White
Chief Information Officer
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