26 Here come the want ads

You probably saw the big news item this past week--Joan Kroc left a lump sum of $1.5 billion to the Salvation Army, one half toward construction of 30-35 new community centers, and one half for an endowment for upkeep. Gifts for buildings with no corresponding assistance for upkeep is a serious problem. But each location needs to supply matching funds. Apparently, they won't be ringing bells or asking you and me for our dollars and coins. They'll be after the big guys.

Here's a want ad from the Columbus Dispatch Sunday Help Wanted, January 25, 2004:

Salvation Army of Springfield, Ohio, needs to fill a newly created position for a Resource Director. Develop and implement program of major gift solicitations, corporation solicitations, endowment funds, planned giving. Aggressive compensation package.

No mention of a faith requirement. Come to think about it, gifts with assistance for upkeep reminds me of Grace. Jesus died on the cross for our sins--salvation is a gift and we couldn't earn it if we tried. But for upkeep, He sends the Holy Spirit. And you can't beat our compensation package--especially that heaven part.