Development Director

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:

• Manage a fundraising program that includes direct mail, events, sponsorship and grant development, donor cultivation and stewardship, and special campaigns
• Plan and execute visitations with donors to cultivate and steward relationships and solicit financial gifts in cooperation with Corps Officers.
• Contribute to the development and management of the annual fundraising budget.
• Participate in administrative planning and evaluation of fundraising programs.
• Work with Corps Officer(s) to achieve goals of the corps strategic plan.
• Act as a liaison to the Advisory Board Development Committee and assist Corps Officers in engaging Advisory Board members using best practices provided by divisional headquarters.

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.

Who are we?

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.