The Salvation Army Columbia corps located in Columbia, Missouri, is searching for a candidate with a strong background in fund-raising to join their team as the new Development Director. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of prospect research, solicitations, major gifts, and grant/proposal writing.
This is a full-time salaried position with an excellent benefits' package. Starting pay is $65,000.00 a year.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years’ work-related experience. Combination of training and experience will be considered. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a working knowledge of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database and e-mail. Must be a team player, self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision. Ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, especially during the Christmas Campaign. Able to work additional hours as needed (i.e. during the Christmas campaign.) Must pass TSA MVR check, have a valid driver’s license, and have reliable transportation.
The full job description will be shared with candidates who are selected for an interview.
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The Salvation Army Mission
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.
Fair Chance Hire
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
The Salvation Army has a very generous benefits package which includes:
Medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance. Top-notch insurance at a really reasonable cost.
Free $20,000.00 Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, up to $350,000.00 worth of coverage.
Free basic long-term disability insurance with a buy-up option.
Optional short-term disability insurance.
14 Paid holidays per year.
Exceptional paid time off policy that includes sick, vacation, discretionary, and personal time.
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
