Major Gifts Manager_

Location: Nashville Area Command

About this opportunity: The Salvation Army is seeking a passionate, strategic, and mission-driven Major Gifts Manager to lead and elevate our major gifts program in the Nashville Area. This role involves cultivating relationships with major donors, managing donor recognition programs, and overseeing multi-year commitments, capital campaigns, and more. As a key member of the Development team, you will make a meaningful impact by securing major funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Key Responsibilities: • Develop and Manage: Lead the major gifts program for the Nashville Area Command, focusing on growth and sustainability.
• Identify & Cultivate: Build and maintain relationships with major donors and prospects to secure significant financial support.
• Strategic Communication: Create compelling solicitation materials and manage donor visits to strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate: Work alongside the planned giving and resource development teams to maximize fundraising success.
• Recognition Programs: Plan and implement donor recognition programs to enhance relationships and show appreciation for contributions.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date on fundraising trends, legislation, and best practices by attending relevant conferences and training sessions.

What we are looking for in you: • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of fundraising or nonprofit experience, preferably with major gifts.
• Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of fundraising principles and major gifts management.

• Ability to develop, coordinate, and implement fundraising strategies and programs.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively.

• A deep understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission and values.

Additional Qualifications: • Driver’s License: Valid and reliable transportation required.
• Certification: Ability to attain CFRE certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: While the role is primarily office-based, some light physical activity is involved, including lifting materials up to 25 lbs. and travel to various locations.

Employee Benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us? The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees, and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand that at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are: • Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information: All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: Begins 4/9/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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