Director of Development, Our Community Salutes

Position Title: Director of Development

Reports to: President, Our Community Salutes

Position: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Remote, must be located in the United States. This position will require frequent virtual and regular face-to-face internal meetings in the greater Philadelphia area

Salary: $90,000 annual salary, (plus incentive compensation based on achieving goals), depending on experience.

About Our Community Salutes

Our Community Salutes (OCS) is a national nonprofit proudly dedicated to honoring and supporting high school seniors who have chosen the noble path of serving their country by enlisting in the U.S. Armed Services after graduation.

Since 2009, OCS has united communities in celebrating these courageous young leaders. Across 25 states, enlistee recognition ceremonies—held in venues ranging from banquet halls and auditoriums to sports arenas—have inspired tens of thousands of attendees to express their gratitude and support.

These powerful events showcase the bravery and dedication of our future military members, fostering community pride and a deep sense of unity.

Discover more about OCS’s mission and the lives they’ve touched at www.ourcommunitysalutes.org.

The Role

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for service? Do you excel at connecting people and resources to create meaningful change? Our Community Salutes (OCS) is seeking a visionary Director of Development to advance their mission of recognizing and supporting high school students and their families as they embark on a journey of military service.

OCS is more than an organization; it's a movement. OCS celebrates the selfless choice of our nation's young leaders and their families, ensuring they feel supported and valued. As the Director of Development, you'll play a critical role in shaping this mission, inspiring donors, and cultivating partnerships that leave a lasting impact.

In this leadership role, you'll:

• Build Lasting Relationships: Engage with donors, sponsors, and community leaders to foster a culture of generosity and collaboration.
• Drive Fundraising Success: Design and implement innovative fundraising strategies to grow our donor base and increase contributions.
• Lead with Vision: Partner with the Executive Director and board members to set ambitious goals and make them a reality.
• Share Our Story: Elevate the OCS brand through compelling campaigns, events, and donor communications.
• Collaborate for Impact: Work closely with staff and volunteers to create opportunities that bring our mission to life.

Impact Areas

• Develop and implement a philanthropic development plan to meet organizational fundraising goals;

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership and members of the OCS Board of Directors to drive funding programs and communication strategies;
• Responsible for increasing revenue and building new relationships for OCS;
• Develop and actively manage a portfolio of high-level relationships, select prospects, and an increasingly expanding prospect base;
• Design and execute a strategic plan to cultivate, solicit, and close six to seven-figure gifts and grants, including individual major donors ($25,000 or more);
• Maintain policies, systems, and procedures that align with the ethical standards of reporting and soliciting gifts and grants; 
• Monitor, participate in, and adhere to best practices in philanthropy and communications;
• Develop systems, processes, and measurements to project and monitor fundraising activity and results;
• Develop and implement a strategy for involving OCS volunteers
• Work corporately and coordinate activities with the Manager of Corporate Partnership and Manager of Marketing on cross-funding raising campaigns, and the development of any necessary collateral materials (digital and print)
• Ensure the reporting of event feedback to capture successes and areas for improvement;
• Oversee all event-related staff and contractors, as well as event-related communications and materials;
• Lead and motivate key stakeholders, volunteers, and staff;
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting to the Board of Directors, CEO, and other senior leadership members;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Business attire is required for customer contact made in person.  Casual business attire is required for video conference contact.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent record of professional achievement and qualifications with a demonstrated track record of success.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience;
• Successful record of leadership and accomplishments in attaining established fundraising goals;
• Demonstrated track record of identifying, cultivating, and closing major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations;
• Demonstrated success working with highly visible board members and management;
• Demonstrated experience with public relations outreach;
• Experience working for, or closely with, a non-profit organization;
• Experience in working on a development team in the non-profit sector is preferred;
• Experience with or understanding the military/veterans sector is a plus.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Superb interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work with staff members at all levels;
• Ability to effectively communicate the mission of OCS;
• Exceptional judgment and decision-making skills;
• Ability to handle highly confidential organizational information with great professionalism and discretion;
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software applications.

Our Community Salues has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Orlisha Fox at orlisha@charitysearchgroup.com or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com

Our Community Salutes is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.