Donor Relations Director - Major Gifts

Job overview

The Donor Relations Director - Major Gifts role is onsite in Tustin, CA. The posting lists an annual salary of $90,000. The Salvation Army’s mission is to meet human needs without discrimination and to support its programs and services. The director cultivates and stewards major donors, secures gifts and other support, and coordinates fundraising strategies with volunteers and internal teams. The role helps connect donor interests with local program needs and supports the organization’s resource development goals.

What you'll do

• Manage a caseload of 125–150 major donors
• develop donor communication and solicitation plans
• solicit and steward gifts
• prepare proposals and donor briefings
• coordinate with volunteers and internal teams
• maintain donor records and contact reports
• and support cultivation events and fundraising strategies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

donor relations director

major gifts

fundraising

donor cultivation

tustin ca

the salvation army

$90,000/year

donor stewardship

nonprofit

portfolio management

fund development

regular travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting emphasizes major gifts, including gifts of $5,000 and higher, and requires regular travel and a valid driver’s license.

About the employer

The Salvation Army Southern CA Division is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.