Development Director (Evansville)

The Salvation Army 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.

Salary Range starting at: $70,000.00

 Job Objective:

As the Development Director, you will advance The Salvation Army’s mission through strategic growth and stewardship of relationships, partnerships, and resources across Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Posey Counties. This role leads a comprehensive development program, integrating fundraising, marketing and communications, donor relations, volunteer engagement, and special event strategies. This position serves as a visionary partner to the Corps Officer(s), working collaboratively with Divisional Headquarters and internal and external stakeholders to grow organizational capacity, amplify mission, and steward a culture of generosity and community engagement …ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.  

 

What You Will Do:

• Lead and implement a comprehensive development plan encompassing major gift, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, and grants.
• Cultivate a portfolio of current and prospective donors, ensuring thoughtful engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Collaborate with Divisional and local leaders on capital campaigns, endowment efforts, and other strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with grant writers, ensuring alignment with funding priorities, program needs, and collaborative grant applications across units.
• Leverage donor data and insights to track engagement and optimize fundraising efforts.
• Partner with corps officers and unit leaders to define fundraising goals and evaluate progress toward key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as a member of the Evansville Corps Leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, planning, and cross-functional leadership
• Partner with the Corps Officer to support Advisory Board and Echelon engagement
• Collaborate with Corps Officers and program leaders to ensure alignment between development efforts and programmatic priorities

Volunteer Engagement

• Oversee the Evansville Corps Community Engagement Specialist to assist in guiding volunteer engagement initiatives reflecting the values of The Salvation Army
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and recognition of volunteers across all programs and events
• Promote a culture of volunteer appreciation and integration into the broader mission

Marketing, Communications, and Public Engagement

• Supervise the Evansville Corps Community Engagement Specialist to ensure mission-centered storytelling, brand consistency, and public visibility
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Evansville Corps at public events and in media opportunities, amplifying awareness and community trust
• Collaborate with Divisional communications staff on PR initiatives, press releases, and strategic outreach

Events Strategy and Community Activation

• Collaborate with all applicable stakeholders to provide strategic direction and oversight for Evansville Corps seasonal events and outreach activities (e.g. Red Kettle Campaign, Coats for Kids, Angel Tree/ Toy Shop) ensuring alignment with development goals and mission impact
• Represent The Salvation Army at external events, cultivating new relationships and partnerships

 

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Communications or Public Relations, Nonprofit Management), or 5 years’ experience in related field

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