Individual Gifts Manager Job at The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an international non-profit organization who has a local presence in Washington, DC, and its surrounding communities. National Capital Area Command (NCAC) serves National Capital Region families and individuals in crisis (Washington, DC; Maryland; Northern Virginia). Our vision is to have the Greater Washington, DC area be a place where people of all ages live in safe and sustainable communities, in which differences are respected, and people are empowered to learn, work, and worship in freedom. We are excited to announce we are hiring an Individual Gifts Manager in our Washington, DC location to join our team!
This is a great opportunity to step into newly created and critical position that will help shape The Salvation Army’s future of fundraising!
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Development Director, the Individual Gifts Manager will implement and conduct an individual donor fundraising strategy to significantly increase the impact of individual giving for the National Capitol Area Command, it’s 10 Corps locations. The Individual Gifts Manager will ensure the highest ethical standards for fundraising that will provide support to and enable the programs and services of the National Capitol Area Command. Raises funds through donations generated from individuals, for the National Capitol Area Command. Develops and nurtures a Donor Portfolio and using a Moves Management Plan and maintains accurate and timely donor records and reports in Raisers Edge (InterChange). Establishes and maintains effective donor relationships and communication. Must live in or be willing to travel around the National Capitol Area.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Raisers Edge. Knowledge of current principles and practices of individual, donors. Knowledge of moves management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund-raising management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of major gifts administration. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing fund-raising and taxation. Knowledge of cultivation and stewardship programs. Knowledge of prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and donor relations. Knowledge of board fundraising. Skill in listening. Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in relationship building. Ability to move a donor through moves management to a higher giving level Ability to develop and administer a fund-raising budget. Ability to maintain the security and accountability of donated funds and/or assets. Ability to provide leadership to peers and subordinate development and fund-raising staff. Ability to supervise, lead, motivate, monitor, and evaluate employees. 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 maintain a positive attitude during stressful times. Ability to be flexible and learn new and /or creative and effective ways of accomplishing job responsibilities. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to speak before small and large groups of people. Ability to travel to various locations within the DMV to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to establish goals and objectives and meet those goals. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality. Ability to be creative in generating ideas and enhancing development programs, as well as demonstrating and practicing the ability to be a self-starter.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology or related field and three years of experience in major giving and non-profit fundraising; experience with a fund-raising CRM, preferably Raisers Edge, as well as experience with Wealth Engine.
Licenses and Certifications
Fundraising Certificate (CFRE), preferred
Valid Driver’s license
Physical Requirements
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, lifting and carrying (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts, occasionally work is performed off-site and can be associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
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This is a great opportunity to step into newly created and critical position that will help shape The Salvation Army’s future of fundraising!
Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Development Director, the Individual Gifts Manager will implement and conduct an individual donor fundraising strategy to significantly increase the impact of individual giving for the National Capitol Area Command, it’s 10 Corps locations. The Individual Gifts Manager will ensure the highest ethical standards for fundraising that will provide support to and enable the programs and services of the National Capitol Area Command. Raises funds through donations generated from individuals, for the National Capitol Area Command. Develops and nurtures a Donor Portfolio and using a Moves Management Plan and maintains accurate and timely donor records and reports in Raisers Edge (InterChange). Establishes and maintains effective donor relationships and communication. Must live in or be willing to travel around the National Capitol Area.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Raisers Edge. Knowledge of current principles and practices of individual, donors. Knowledge of moves management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund-raising management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of major gifts administration. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing fund-raising and taxation. Knowledge of cultivation and stewardship programs. Knowledge of prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and donor relations. Knowledge of board fundraising. Skill in listening. Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in relationship building. Ability to move a donor through moves management to a higher giving level Ability to develop and administer a fund-raising budget. Ability to maintain the security and accountability of donated funds and/or assets. Ability to provide leadership to peers and subordinate development and fund-raising staff. Ability to supervise, lead, motivate, monitor, and evaluate employees. 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 maintain a positive attitude during stressful times. Ability to be flexible and learn new and /or creative and effective ways of accomplishing job responsibilities. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to speak before small and large groups of people. Ability to travel to various locations within the DMV to participate in public meetings, conferences, etc. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. Ability to establish goals and objectives and meet those goals. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality. Ability to be creative in generating ideas and enhancing development programs, as well as demonstrating and practicing the ability to be a self-starter.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology or related field and three years of experience in major giving and non-profit fundraising; experience with a fund-raising CRM, preferably Raisers Edge, as well as experience with Wealth Engine.
Licenses and Certifications
Fundraising Certificate (CFRE), preferred
Valid Driver’s license
Physical Requirements
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, lifting and carrying (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts, occasionally work is performed off-site and can be associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
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: 4/3/23 – 4/9/2023
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Please Note :
chrismaxcer.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, chrismaxcer.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.