Director of Foundation Giving

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 | Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 | Location: Dallas, TX | Salary: Annually

About the role

Plans, develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates all private foundation and government fundraising activities across the Area Command based on a formalized fund development program. Assists in strengthening relationships with foundation representatives to increase engagement and assess potential giving opportunities. Works closely with the programs team and Grants and Contracts Specialists to develop relationships with government entities to secure government funding, and collaborates with the Grants Coordinator to steward gifts and oversee proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Directs the selection, training and supervision of all staff responsible for foundation giving and government grants; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; monitors work for compliance with established program policies, procedures, standards and regulations; conducts performance evaluations.
• Administers, leads, plans, and supervises foundation giving and government grants, resulting in increased donor engagement, programmatic accountability, and achievement of fundraising goals.
• Provides strong, effective, and highly visible leadership to the foundation giving and grants teams, ensuring employees are motivated, guided, and empowered to identify innovative approaches that enhance organizational performance and advance The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Mentors and leads the Grants Coordinator and Grants and Contracts Specialists, promoting a cohesive, successful team, fostering employee engagement, and supporting staff retention and growth.
• Supervises the expenditure of granted funds and the submission of progress and final reports required by grantors, collaborating with the financial department to establish processes for monitoring and tracking grant‑related revenues and costs.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of foundation‑giving and government‑grant strategies to achieve short‑range and long‑range goals; communicates status and accomplishments to the immediate supervisor or Area Command Officers.
• Leads a team to implement developed strategies and holds team members accountable for meeting established fundraising goals and metrics.
• Develops and fosters relationships with foundation funders, creating personal connections with staff, board members, volunteers, and donors to ensure foundation attention and support.
• Collaborates with program teams to develop and nurture relationships with government entities, ensuring notification of potential funding opportunities and alignment of Salvation Army programs with funding guidelines.
• Ensures the donor management system is maintained with accurate, complete profiles and records for each donor and prospect, including contacts, activities, meeting notes, and giving histories.
• Establishes and maintains a listing of foundation donors and prospects; responds to donor/prospect inquiries accurately, timely, and professionally; evaluates daily efforts to meet or exceed established goals.
• Accompanies Advisory Board members, Managing Director, Area Commander, and immediate supervisor as needed to support visits with foundations.
• Collaborates with the Community Relations Department to coordinate communications, stewardship, and solicitation activities, maximizing relationships with foundations.