About us

Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank (HHFFB) provided $16 million worth of food to over 350 partner agencies in Berks and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania in fiscal year 2023. In the Fall of 2023 Helping Harvest celebrated 40 years of making a difference for individuals and families dealing with the challenges of hunger and food insecurity in the region.

To keep pace with our continued growth expanding programs and facilities, we are growing our Development and Marketing team.

Direct Response Fundraising Manager

HHFFB is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented fundraising staff member to join our growing Development and Marketing Team as our Direct Response Fundraising Manager. This position will report to and collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to help raise support and awareness for the work of Helping Harvest. This role will entail managing a communications program that works to acquire, retain, and engage donors through direct mail/email, and digital communications, as well as online fundraising platforms while developing an infrastructure to improve the quality of the overall program.

Duties:
- Working with our direct mail agency to plan, implement, and monitor the performance of several direct mail and email solicitation appeals per year.
- Analyze fundraising results to identify trends and patterns for data-driven decision-making and adjust strategies to maximize donations.
- Manage our online giving program to increase participation and encourage new online giving and promote new digital giving platforms, crowdfunding, and other opportunities.
- Work with the Chief Development Officer to determine solicitation strategies and appeals for increased giving opportunities for major and planned giving prospects.
- Develop, implement and manage a new Helping Harvest monthly giving program.
- Generate and implement regular mail/email communiques and touch-points for cultivating/stewarding a portfolio of mid-level donors.
- Along with other team members, provide support for Helping Harvest events and represent Helping Harvest at community events.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree and relevant fundraising experience required.
- 3-5 years of development, digital marketing, or direct-response fundraising experience preferred.
- General computer skills including MS Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
-Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of DonorPerfect or similar fundraising CRM database system.
- Experience in volunteer management is a plus.
- Willingness to work occasional evening or weekend hours.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our staff members may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

At our organization, we value our employees’ contributions and offer a competitive salary based on experience.

Helping Harvest is actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates for this position. HHFFB is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are passionate about working in the non-profit/human services world and seeking to make a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply. No employment phone calls.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Reading, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations