Gift Planning Marketing & Stewardship Associate

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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

As a member of the Territorial Community Relations and Development staff, the Gift Planning Marketing & Stewardship Associate is responsible for:

* the development and execution of marketing campaigns that support the fundraising efforts of Gift Planners in the Western Territory,

* creating gift proposals for donors in Alaska, and as needed for support by Divisional Commanders during times when gift planning staff are absent, i.e. DGP in Hawai'i is on vacation, or empty DGP positions,

* managing vendor relations to deliver marketing materials through multiple media channels while ensuring accuracy of content and adherence to The Salvation Army's brand standards, and

* providing support for the tasks of other Gift Planning and CRD team members as requested by the Territorial Director of Gift Planning.

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

* Minimum seven years office experience.

* Basic knowledge of creating life-income gifts plans.

* Having a financial, legal, or business background is desirable.

1. Typing speed of 60 wpm, Spelling - 90% accuracy, Grammar - 90% accuracy.

2. Operation of office equipment including photocopier, laptop, printer.

3. Ability to create Gift Planning proposals.

4. Ability to research information and assist donors in their next steps.

5. Ability and willingness to function as a member of the team.

6. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

7. Outstanding written communication skills including spelling and grammar.

8. Excellent customer service skills and mindset.

9. Maintain the integrity of confidential or sensitive information.

10. Able to collaborate with internal and external parties and decision-makers.

11. Must be a self-starter and have the flexibility to manage competing priorities and adjust to frequent changes and interruptions.

12. Willingness and capability to travel, as necessary.

13. Ability to design flyers, brochures, and conference materials.

14. Ability to implement a marketing plan.

* Advanced ability to use Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

* Ability to use Adobe Pro, Canva or other publishing software.

* Knowledge in the use of Crescendo software.

* Ability to learn CRM databases efficiently.

1. Maintenance and updating of gift planning marketing materials inventory.

2. Design and production of new marketing materials under the direction of the Territorial Director of Gift Planning and Senior Team Mentors.

3. Fulfillment of THQ driven marketing orders in collaboration with local vendors.

4. Payment of marketing invoices, and reporting of marketing budget to the TDGP.

5. Update and maintain the marketing activities on the GP Projects & Weekly Projects List.

6. Scheduling marketing activities as it pertains to:

a. Fall and spring illustrations,

b. Quarterly marketing efforts including:

a. Direct mail Buckslips,

b. Direct mail remits,

c. Digital eBlasts,

c. Maintain gift planning messages on Kaspick payment notices,

7. Proofreading of marketing materials, donor letters and data.

8. Workshop enhancement of existing PowerPoint presentations and training materials to improve aesthetic appeal.

9. Other Division coordination:

a. Alaska mailing of 1500 proposals/illustrations in Fall and Spring

b. Support Alaska donor inquiries for Bequest, CGA and CRT gifts.

c. Support Alaska advisor inquiries re: gift planning.

d. Support all Divisions with gift planning needs when DGPs are on vacation or positions are vacated to maintain the momentum of Divisional gift planning marketing activities and production.

e. Donor visits only upon approval by the Territorial Director of Gift Planning

10. Stewardship Activities:

a. Update & maintain the Crescendo eNewsletters for donors & advisors as requested by Gift Planners.

b. Provide stewardship communications to Alaska gift planning donors.

c. Develop new stewardship gift planning materials for the territory.

11. Participate in all gift planning training webinars.

12. Attend mandatory annual Gift Planning and/or CRD conferences.

13. Attend monthly Gift Planning and Senior Team meetings as well as weekly THQ Gift Planning staff meetings.

14. Complete other duties as assigned by the Territorial Director of Gift Planning.

1. Must adhere to all Salvation Army policies and procedures.

2. Must maintain the integrity of confidential communications on all donor matters.

3. Must maintain professional, courteous, and cooperative manner with all external and internal clients and always demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them during the assigned workday.

4. Must be a team player, take the initiative, and be flexible in assisting others to the best of ability to ensure accurate and timely work objectives.

5. Must maintain an organized work area, files, etc. contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of work within the assigned workday.

6. Must be able to comprehend assignments and ask for additional information or clarification until the assignment is understood.

7. Must engage in conduct that enables administration to achieve its goals of providing a professional work environment; conduct must not be disruptive to that environment.

8. Must be willing to always put for best effort during assigned workday.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.

* Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

* Ability to operate a telephone.

* Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.

* Ability to lift 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

* Ability to access and produce information from a computer.

* Ability to understand written information.