Job Summary: The Chief Development Officer is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive development strategy to increase the financial resources available to support the mission of the South Plains Food Bank (SPFB).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· Lead staff in the department and oversee the daily workflow.
· Manage the public relations and communications efforts (both internally and externally) for the organization.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Primary responsibility for SPFB’s major gifts efforts and outcomes utilizing a relational fundraising model.
· Works with the CEO to make one-on-one proposals and requests for multiple year donations.
· Coordinates the research of public and private grant organizations and foundations to identify potential sources of funding.
· Manages grant requests for major corporate, foundation, and/or government funding and supervises writing and reporting on grant proposals done by other staff.
· Implements and coordinates major gifts fundraising in collaboration with CEO, board members, and consultants to obtain substantial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
· Plans, directs, and coordinates all aspects of management to prospect, cultivate and increase participation of donors.
· Writes, edits and proofreads proposals and grants and reports to major donors; supervises writing and reporting on grant proposals done by other staff. Responsible for the compilation of the Annual Report.
· Inform potential contributors of special needs of the food bank.
· Prepare development reports for the board of directors.
· Works with the Senior Management Team to determine the organization’s financial needs.
· Works with SPFB’s staff to develop projects and to maintain materials for development efforts. Ensures that SPFB’s resources are used effectively for fundraising and that departmental revenue and expense budgeting goals are met.
· Establishes short and long-range goals for funding sources and enlists support from members of food bank staff, volunteers, and board members.
· Provides oversight for the use and maintenance of the donor management software system, the SPFB’s website, direct mail program and electronic fundraising and communications activities.
· Ensures maintenance of the highest standards for database management, donor recognition, protection of donor information, and overall communications.
· Arranges and conducts food bank tours for current or potential financial donors.
· Make presentations about SPFB.
· Represent SPFB at outside events.
· Manages the Development Team.
· Displays passion and optimism for the work, provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates, and exemplifies SPFB’s core values.
· Works continually to protect and enhance the SPFB’s reputation and brand identity.
· Using an entrepreneurial spirit, takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen donor relationships and forge new ones.
· Perform and oversee public communication while representing SPFB.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Education: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and at least five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Experience: 5+ years of fundraising experience.
· Skills:
- Knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques and ethics, including an understanding of major gifts, annual giving, planned giving and capital campaign strategies
- Familiarity with the Relationship based fundraising model and/or willingness to continue with the implementation of the model
- Must have outstanding communication skills including: the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations; the ability to write reports, business correspondence, grant proposals, and procedure manuals; the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; and the ability to do public speaking in a wide variety of environments.
- Highly developed interpersonal and professional skills; build trust-based relationships.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
- Understands the importance of both internal and external customers in an organization.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and Acceptable Driving Record
- Must pass a background check and drug screening.
- Committed to the organizational mission of ending hunger.
· Physical Requirements:
- Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when necessary.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
