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About the Role

The Philanthropy Program Manager serves as the Liaison to the Women's Auxiliary, playing a crucial role in strategizing and implementing initiatives that drive social impact through effective fundraising and relationship management. This position supervises, organizes, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Women’s Auxiliary for Area Command Angel Tree programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement philanthropic programs that align with the organization's mission and goals.
• Identify community needs and develop strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with the Development Team to develop and execute fundraising strategies.
• Secure donations and grants.
• Build relationships with potential and existing donors.
• Manage fundraising campaigns.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Promote the organization’s mission and enhance its visibility.
• Assess the effectiveness of philanthropic programs through data collection and analysis.
• Ensure that objectives are met and reporting outcomes to stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor program staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of assigned staff and/or volunteers.
• Train and instruct employees in proper methods and procedures.
• Monitor work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide hiring/firing recommendations.
• Supervise and assist volunteers in various Women’s Auxiliary and Angel Tree program activities.
• Lead recruitment, screening, training, and onboarding of volunteers for philanthropic programs and events.
• Create and maintain volunteer training materials and procedural documentation.
• Oversee program operations, timelines, and resources to ensure successful execution of events, projects, and ongoing initiatives.
• Ensure program activities comply with organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as liaison to the Women’s Auxiliary supplying research, reports, and materials needed.
• Coordinate work with committees and sub-committees.
• Provide information of value to the work of other committees.
• Maintain open communication with Area Command Leadership regarding the Women’s Auxiliary.
• Serve as a liaison to other departments, coordinating Area Command Leadership’s participation with Women’s Auxiliary members.
• Receive and screen communications to the Women’s Auxiliary.
• Prioritize, channel, and facilitate communication from department Directors and Managers.
• Support fundraising strategies connected to philanthropic programs.
• Assist in donor stewardship by providing program information, impact data, and reports.
• Strengthen donor relationships through meaningful program involvement and visibility.
• Determine and set dates for events/projects.
• Coordinate event details, including location, timing, and volunteer needs.
• Notify Auxiliary volunteers of all events/projects.
• Keep a record of all correspondence and replies by Auxiliary volunteers.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement various events and projects related to the Women’s Auxiliary.
• Supervise volunteers and participate in the facilitation of events/projects.
• Coordinate administrative processes for events, meetings, seminars, and special projects.
• Maintain accurate records, member lists, financial documentation, and confidential information.
• Prepare and present program updates, evaluations, and outcomes.
• Compile and analyze reports, statistics, surveys, and program data to evaluate impact.
• Compose, prepare, and type a wide variety of paperwork, including correspondence, proposals, and budgets.
• Record and distribute minutes of meetings.
• Coordinate administrative responsibilities for events, Angel Tree, councils, camps, seminars, and special meetings.
• Prepare and process forms, agreements, invitations, registrations, schedules, and assignments.
• Develop and prepare correspondence, reports, programs, and hand-outs.
• Attend conferences to ensure arrangements are in order.
• Respond to questions and provide information based on department operations.
• Maintain the confidential nature of the position.

Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to speak before small and large groups of people.
• Ability to travel to various locations.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
• Ability to operate various general office equipment.
• Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles.
• Ability to conduct all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of effective and efficient recordkeeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic accounting or bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate programs, meetings, and special events.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate a variety of special event strategies.
• Ability to develop and administer a special events budget.
• Ability to supervise, lead, motivate, monitor, and evaluate employees and volunteers.
• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete, and timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with Auxiliary volunteers, Salvation Army officers, employees, members of advisory organizations, and the community.
• Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality.
• Valid State Drivers License.

Skills

• Fundraising
• Relationship Management
• Program Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Team Leadership
• Volunteer Management
• Event Coordination
• Administrative Support
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Recordkeeping
• Budget Management
• Spreadsheet Proficiency
• Independent Judgment
• Confidentiality

Location

• TX-Austin AC - Austin, TX 78723

Work Type

• Monday-Friday 40 hours per week
• some weekends required
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Four years progressively responsible experience demonstrating a record of accomplishment in supervising volunteers as well as organizing, coordinating and managing of events/projects, preferable in a non-profit setting

Education Level

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related field required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in project management, event planning, or related field

Benefits

• Health Insurance at affordable rates
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match upon tenure
• 29 days of Paid Time Off per year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

About the Company

• The Salvation Army

Equal Opportunity

• Veterans | Disabled