Development Manager

Job Summary :

The Development Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and assessing fundraising and philanthropic activities of the Foodbank specific to annual giving from individuals, corporations, foundations and community organizations under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer.

As a key member of a fast-paced, and progressive, development team, the Development Manager supports a variety of efforts and must be comfortable working with people of all walks of life, highly organized, detail oriented, independent, and flexible.

The position will provide leadership for a team of professionals and volunteers working together to develop and implement an annual fund campaign focused on identifying, cultivating and leveraging financial and in-kind support for the Foodbank’s vision of a hunger free Idaho.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

• Meet the goals set annually for amount of revenue raised through giving channels, number of one-on-one visits made, and the number of prospects identified with a goal of aligning donor giving priorities, deepening relationships and securing gifts.
• Work with Chief Development Officer to create, implement and manage the annual budget and guide fundraisers to meet annual and campaign goals.
• Participate in annual budget process and provide projections for revenue streams and expenses.
• Plan and execute an annual calendar of donor stewardship, recognition and community engagement for the state.
• Provide supervision and support for four statewide fundraisers and work in collaboration with branch managers and development staff.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications, Volunteer Services and Food Sourcing to assure a donor centric approach to activities and partnerships.
• Together with the Marketing Communication Manager create and implement innovative statewide strategies for engagement and campaigns including strategy recommendations for direct mail and phone campaigns.
• Ensure donor recognition plan for fundraising is implemented.
• Research and identify sources of giving to support Foodbank programs and increase active donors and numbers of gifts.
• Build and manage a strong portfolio of 40+ prospects and donors, paying attention to the balance between discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Collect, organize and record through Raiser’s Edge all relevant donor data.
• Serve as ambassador for The Idaho Foodbank to civic organizations, at galas, in making presentations, and in accepting and recognizing support.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• Comfortable with gift solicitation, development and delivery of persuasive presentations, and creation of reports that may include technical information.
• Relationship management skills and an ease with people from all walks of life.
• Comfortable using innovative, creative and entrepreneurial approach to overcome challenges.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Highly effective communicator and contributor in cross-functional groups.
• Highly organized with ability to successfully manage multiple complex projects and meet deadlines
• Proficiency and comfort with public speaking and media interviews.
• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, individually compelling, and conscientious.
• The position requires that the individual be a good listener with strong communication skills (both verbal and nonverbal)
• Must enjoy a fast-paced, high-energy environment and be willing to work varied hours and attend off-site events. Some travel is required.
• Capacity to think strategically, as well as creatively, will be advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years professional experience preferred, including direct gift solicitation, in a Fundraising / Development role.
• Prior experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Association of Fundraising Professionals Certification is a plus.
• Proficient MS Office Skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle required.

Working Conditions

This work is performed primarily in an office environment including sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

May involve periodic lifting and carrying of items that may weigh up to 50 pounds. May work outside normal working hours and drive own vehicle for various projects on a daily basis.

All Employees

• Commit to upholding policies, principles and best practices for food safety.
• Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies and health rules, programs and procedures, to report all unsafe acts, environment or behaviors immediately and to always report safety issues, incidents or accidents immediately.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.

This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Current COVID Safety Protocols

Wearing masks is optional at The Idaho Foodbank. We have chosen to let employees, volunteers and visitors make the best decision for themselves.

Our partners and neighbors are counting on us and we need to be here to serve them, which means preserving our health is important.

We are not limiting group sizes in our facilities or at events, but encourage any employees involved to use their personal judgement regarding safety protection given the environment where the group will be gathering.

We ask that employees respect those who choose to wear masks. We ask that any employee that is asked to wear a mask when in close contact with another employee, partner or visitor honor that request.

When working offsite, we ask our employees and volunteers to follow that location’s COVID safety protocols.

We may implement additional safety requirements, at our discretion, at any time.

THE IDAHO FOODBANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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