Development and Grants Manager

Job Description

About the job

Description:

Community Food Bank of San Benito County (CFBSBC) is seeking a highly skilled development professional to join our dynamic team in a key fundraising role supporting the community of San Benito County. The Development and Grants Manager will play a central role in advancing CFSBC’s fundraising strategy, including grants development, maintenance, and prospecting. This role will also support the individual giving efforts of the Executive Director. This strategic role helps sustain and expand the funding that makes CFSBC’s work possible.

Working closely with the Executive Director and the Senior Development and Communications Coordinator, the Development Manager will help grow and diversify funding for the organization.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fund Development
• Lead grants and collaborate on foundation relationships. This includes maintaining and stewarding current donors. Furthermore, this role will include prospecting for new foundation support.  
• Support the Executive Director in the development of individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies designed to increase engagement with Individual donors at all levels. 
• Attend key CFBSBC’s events 
• Manage database and donor messaging. 
• Expand and diversify CFSBC’s donor base
• Partner and coordinate with other key staff

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Executive Director to develop and refine CFSBC’s fundraising strategy
• Implement the organization’s annual fundraising plan and associated revenue goals
• Analyze fundraising performance and recommend improvements
• Monitor philanthropic trends to identify new funding opportunities

Organizational Support

• Champion a culture of philanthropy by keeping staff across departments informed on fundraising priorities, actively seeking their input and ideas, and creating space for team members to support development efforts in ways that align with their interests and capacity.
• Completes special projects as assigned and required

WHAT MAKES SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

The ideal candidate is a skilled development professional with an enthusiasm for connecting with donors one on one and a commitment to fighting hunger and poverty in San Benito County. 

You may excel in this role if you:

• Have experience cultivating foundations and supporting the renewal of past donors. 
• Enjoy building relationships with donors and community leaders
• Are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Bring creativity and initiative to fundraising strategies
• Thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment
• Are energized by new challenges and motivated to turn ideas into action

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE

We believe in being transparent about the realities of the position so candidates can determine if the role is a strong fit.

In this role:

• You will occasionally work evenings or weekends for events or donor engagement
• Some travel will be required within San Benito County and the South Bay and occasionally elsewhere in California
• You will navigate rapidly evolving priorities that may require quick decision-making
• You will balance multiple fundraising initiatives and deadlines simultaneously
• You will regularly handle sensitive information and must exercise discretion and confidentiality

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience in major donor cultivation, corporate giving, and/or events management
• Demonstrated success meeting fundraising goals through diverse funding streams.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multi-year fundraising initiatives
• Strong relationship-building skills and comfort meeting donors one-on-one
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with donor databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
• Commitment to equity, anti-racism, and inclusive organizational practices
• Proficiency with standard office software and digital communication tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience
• Experience meeting directly with Foundations and other donors.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors on fundraising

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role primarily involves computer-based work using standard office equipment. Travel will be occasionally required for organizational activities. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary range: $75,000-85,000 annually, depending on experience

FVAP offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 403(b)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Hybrid schedule
• Paid time off (10 days of PTO)
• 12 paid holidays

LOCATION

CFSBC’s office is located in Hollister, California, This position is eligible for hybrid or largely remote work arrangements.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online using the application link. Send a cover letter and resume to our Search Consultant, Armando Zumaya at armandozumaya@yahoo.com  

We will review applications and interview until a suitable candidate is found. Please DO NOT contact the CFSBC or its staff. 

CFSBC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals from historically underrepresented communities.