Development & Community Relations Manager
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Classification: Full-Time Exempt 40 hours/week Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. weekends and evenings as needed
Salary: $65000 Annually
Job Focus: The Development Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of the Development Department. Provides direct supervision of development employees. Ensures coordination of all Development Department campaigns events and projects. Reports to the Area Commander and works cooperatively with the Donor Relations Director and the Divisional Development Department.
Benefits:
- Changing the lives of the less fortunate
- Generous paid time off every year that includes Holidays 4-weeks Vacation 3 Personal days and 12 Sick Days
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Responsibilities
Overview of Responsibilities include:
- Provide a strategic approach to fundraising as a ministry of The Salvation Army benefiting both donors and those we serve.
- Provide leadership coaching and accountability for development and community relations staff fostering a culture of collaboration excellence and ministry-focused service.
- Oversee public relations initiatives special events and community-facing campaigns that enhance visibility and trust.
- Serve as relationship manager to key agencies and foundations across Central Ohio.
- Lead a strategic approach to messaging communication and marketing to ensure The Salvation Armys story is told clearly compellingly and effectively.
- Collaborate with regional offices to ensure the effective planning and management of mail appeal campaigns.
- Continually research and pursue new and emerging funding opportunities ensuring The Salvation Army does not miss potential support due to lack of awareness.
- Integrate The Salvation Armys mission and values into all fundraising and community relations efforts emphasizing ministry dignity and service.
Qualifications
- Must embrace support and reflect well on The Salvation Armys mission and values
- Bachelors degree and 4 years experience preferably in a non-profit setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; especially strong proof-reading skills
- Detail oriented adaptable organized and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks with grace and professionalism
- Ability to problem solve think strategically and creatively is goal-oriented with good follow through
- A team leader able to check ego at the door with the ability to effectively motivate and support staff to achieve department and organizational goals
- Proficient in Word Excel Publisher Mail Merge Power Point and Internetsearches required
- Previous experience with a donor software system and website management preferred
- Valid Ohio Drivers license with the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards
The Salvation Armys Mission Statement
The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
