Development & Community Relations Manager
Employment Opportunity
The Salvation Army in Central Ohio
Date Posted: January 9, 2026
Development & Community Relations Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., weekends and evenings as needed
Salary: $65,000 Annually
Job Focus: The Development Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of the Development Department. Provides direct supervision of development employees. Ensures coordination of all Development Department campaigns, events, and projects. Reports to the Area Commander and works cooperatively with the Donor Relations Director and the Divisional Development Department.
Overview of Responsibilities include:
- Provide a strategic approach to fundraising as a ministry of The Salvation Army, benefiting both donors and those we serve.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for development and community relations staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and ministry-focused service.
- Oversee public relations initiatives, special events, and community-facing campaigns that enhance visibility and trust.
- Serve as relationship manager to key agencies and foundations across Central Ohio.
- Lead a strategic approach to messaging, communication, and marketing to ensure The Salvation Army’s story is told clearly, compellingly, and effectively.
- Collaborate with regional offices to ensure the effective planning and management of mail appeal campaigns.
- Continually research and pursue new and emerging funding opportunities, ensuring The Salvation Army does not miss potential support due to lack of awareness.
- Integrate The Salvation Army’s mission and values into all fundraising and community relations efforts, emphasizing ministry, dignity, and service.
Benefits:
- Changing the lives of the less fortunate
- Generous paid time off every year that includes Holidays, 4-weeks’ Vacation, 3 Personal days, and 12 Sick Days
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must embrace, support, and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s mission and values
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; especially strong proof-reading skills
- Detail oriented, adaptable, organized and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks with grace and professionalism
- Ability to problem solve, think strategically and creatively, is goal-oriented with good follow through
- A team leader, with the ability to effectively motivate and support staff to achieve department and organizational goals
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Publisher, Mail Merge, Power Point and internet searches, required
- Previous experience with a donor software system and website management preferred
- Valid Ohio Driver’s license with the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards
Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, salary requirements and writing samples of newsletters or client success stories to Lori Banfield, Human Resources Coordinator, by fax to 614.221.1896 or by email to [email protected] or by mail to 966 E Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205.
Deadline: February 13, 2026
In compliance with US Government regulations, The Salvation Army affirms that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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.
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