Divisional Director of Corps Development

The Salvation Army's Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division is located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The division is home to 26 Worship and Community Centers (Corps), 67 service extension units, a camp, as well as multiple homeless shelters, thrift stores and food pantries. Service extension units are branches of The Salvation Army in communities where Corps are not located but service is provided by committees of volunteers. As a whole, our organization is made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, adherents, employees, volunteers and other individuals all working together to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people, as well as working to meet the physical needs of those less fortunate. The Salvation Army Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division is the administrative unit which provides services to people in need in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. We are an organization dedicated to Doing the Most Good in your community! Apply now!

The Divisional Director of Corps Development serves as a development consultant to Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (WUM) Division Corps, and service extensions, outside of Milwaukee County, with major giving development needs, and Advisory Boards relations, throughout the Division. Partners with Divisional (DHQ) and Central Territory (THQ) Development teams to carry out fundraising strategies for corps communities in the division.

About the role:

• Assists Divisional Units with major giving development capital campaign needs by identifying the top 5-10% of donors in each Corps community.
• Works with Corps Officers, SE Administrators and Corps development staff members to organize fundraising plans and strategies for upper-tier major donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Tracks the top 50-75 largest funders in each community working with each unit's staff to create plans for securing major gifts.
• Works directly with selected funders, especially foundations, with permission from local leadership and with clearance from (DHQ) development staff to secure funding.
• Assists with Christmas Campaign strategies, including the creation of campaign chairs, committees, and activities.
• Helps each Corps with Advisory Board development as a key component of the major giving strategic plan.
• Places strong emphasis on coaching and advising Corps Officers, SE Administrators, and development staff with best practices to include developing strategic and effective advisory boards and committees.
• Partners with DHQ Planned Giving staff to identify planned giving prospects.
• Partners with Divisional Development staff to assist Units with direct mail and Red Kettle programs.
• Assist Corps with capital campaign coordination, tracking, donor tours/visits and helps key up major gift solicitations with capital campaigns.
• Works with mid-level Donor Relations Directors in markets served by them to coordinate major giving prospect lists, to ensure donor portfolios are managed primarily by the Donor Relations Director.
• Provides comprehensive and timely written reports on donor activity and fundraising progress for the Divisional Commander and Executive Director of Development on behalf of local corps after meeting with Corps leadership and advisory board members.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or similar management discipline

Experience: 5 years management experience, including consultative sales, strategic planning, and fundraising experience; board development experience.

Certifications: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with clearance to drive from Salvation Army insurance. CFRE or similar development credentials preferred.

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.