Executive Director of Development

The Batten Group, a premier national executive search and consulting firm specializing in nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, and mission-based philanthropy, has been retained by The Salvation Army Midland Division to conduct a national search for an Executive Director of Development.

As an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Midland Division, based out of St. Louis, MO, believes in faith put into action and making life better for others. Their services meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to rebuild lives and create lasting change. Help is given freely and without discrimination while preserving individual dignity. Serving neighbors in 150 counties in Missouri and southern Illinois, the Midland Division operates more than 50 facilities in the territory to service the needs of the unhoused, seniors, and others in the community.

Reporting to and directly supervised by the Divisional Commander, the Executive Director of Development supervises leadership and staff of the Development Department across the entire Division including Communications, Planned Giving, Major Gifts, Database Services, Special Events, Service Extension and Administrative support.

For a full position description that includes information regarding position duties and responsibilities and candidate qualification, knowledge, skills and abilities, please click here.

To learn more about this position, inquire about the application process, or nominate potential candidates, please reach out the search lead, Robert Driver.

Robert Driver

Senior Executive Recruiter

217.418.7345

robert@thebattengroup.com

www.thebattengroup.com

The Batten Group and The Salvation Army are equal opportunity employers committed to the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local law.