Development Manager (Mid-Level & Monthly Giving)

TITLE: Development Manager (Mid-Level and Monthly Giving) CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/Exempt/Benefit Eligible SUPERVISOR: Director of Individual Giving DUTIES:

• In partnership with the Director of Individual Giving and Chief Development Officer, the Development Manager creates and executes an individual monthly and mid-level giving program with an emphasis on increasing and retaining recurring donors and securing more support at the $1,000 - $4,999 levels.
• Actively manages a portfolio of current and potential donors ($1,000 - $4,999), monthly donors, and passive major gift donors.
• Manages relationships and solicits gifts from mid-level donors.
• Documents interactions in TFB’s donor database. Works with our Donor Relations Manager to create monthly dashboard reports of mid-level and monthly giving.
• Through research and best practices, identifies, cultivates and solicits individuals for general operating support, rooted in The Food Bank’s case for support.
• Monitors and analyzes portfolio performance in order to achieve annual goals.
• In conjunction with the entire Development team, the Manager prepares proposals, solicitation letters and stewardship reports.
• The Manager collaborates with the Communication and Development teams to thank and steward individual donors.
• Assists team with developing budgets, goals and performance measures for building the monthly and mid-level gifts programs and analyzing results.
• Participate in TFB events and special projects.
• Represent the department and The Food Bank to donors and the public through visits, written and phone communications.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education.
• Be a self-starter and internally motivated
• Have three to five years of fundraising and development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy; ability to quickly learn software and database programs.
• Have experience in public speaking.
• Have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Be capable of lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be able to work with a variety of people.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently, strategically, and able to collaborate within a team environment
• Be sensitive to the needs of low-income people
  
  

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger-relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, nearly 200 school partners and more than ten thousand volunteers, our day-to-day efforts help feed nearly 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32-county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you. Salary Range: $42,000 - 48,000 Applications will close July 30 or when the position is filled.