The Director of Development is accountable for achieving the fundraising and development goals of the Development team by growing corporate partnerships and individual giving, expanding donor base and by managing key donor relationships including Major Gifts that support Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow initiatives and funding framework.
Also directs the Marketing Team in their goals that support the organization as a whole as well as the Development Team goals. The successful Development Director will have the ability to think creatively and to articulate the vision, mission, and impact of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana.
Place in the Organization:
• Reports to the Chief Executive Officer in all aspects of development and administrative functions
• Grants Manager reports to this position as well as the Marketing Manager and Marketing and Data Coordinator
• Interns as assigned and recruited report to this position
Status: Full-Time, exempt
Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000
Accountable for achieving the fundraising and development goals of the Development team by growing corporate partnerships and individual giving, expanding donor base and by managing key donor relationships that support Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow initiatives and funding framework.
Also directs the Marketing Team in their goals that support the organization as a whole as well as the Fundraising and Development Team. The ability to think creatively and to articulate the vision, mission, and impact of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana.
• Owner of a fundraising portfolio
• Coordinate Major Donor & Legacy relationships
• Assist with future capital campaigns
• Identify and prioritize new prospects from diverse sources (including current investors), in collaboration with our staff, other key leaders and supporters, to exceed personal
fundraising goal and the financial requirements of the organization
• Lead the Development team with fund raising events/activities
• Conduct prospect research, analysis, and strategy about prospect predisposition and visits
• Visit with prospects and make asks, sometimes leading, and sometimes supporting
• Work in relationship with the Marketing team to create the quarterly donor newsletter and all other campaign and donor related marketing materials.
• Update and maintain online database of prospects and donors
Has experience in fundraising through one-on-one engagements and direct asks – and a track record of gifts. The ideal candidate enjoys telling a great story, engaging with empathy, and being bold in making asks and getting results. This is a person who is comfortable working within a proven model and frameworks – and can self-motivate to focus on the activities that drive results.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• The ability to interact professionally with prospects and donors, volunteers and staff
• Proven project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects within tight deadlines
• The ability to successfully handle routine clerical and administrative tasks for annual giving, special events, campaigns, direct mail and marketing programs
• The ability to absorb, calculate and clearly communicate hunger statistical data and understands how to be in meaningful relationships
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• The ability to use discretion and independent judgment in time management to meet objectives
Provide a positive presence in a teamwork environment
• Business or nonprofit development/fundraising or related experience
• Event/meeting planning experience
• 5 years Development experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle
• Ability to bend and lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Ability to work with diverse personality types.
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Cafeteria Plan and Supplemental Life
Insurance. (Some may require contribution from employee)
Simple Pension Plan with a 3% match by employer
Vacation Days and Generous PTO
Send cover letter and resume to Bekah Clawson, President and CEO
[email protected]
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana was founded in 1983 with the goal of leveraging resources in the community to combat rising rates of food insecurity. Second Harvest is, and always has been a community effort. Funded by local philanthropists and powered volunteers, we have become the region’s largest hunger relief organization. More than 200 partners work shoulder-to-shoulder with us toward our vision of seeing people in East Central Indiana free from hunger and self-sufficient.
Our mission is to provide help for today by feeding the hungry and hope for tomorrow by addressing the causes of food insecurity while empowering people toward self-sufficiency.
Our vision is to see people in East Central Indiana free from hunger and self-sufficient.
Our Values
Dignity and compassion for all
Striving for excellence in every effort and interaction
Devotion to community and belief in human potential
Responsible governance and fiscal stewardship
Relationship-focused
Our Beliefs
We seek partners who share our values and mission.
We can put a dent in poverty in all its forms.
We must address the root causes of food insecurity.
We will empower people toward long-term stability.
Donor and volunteer engagement must be intentional and meaningful.
We must advocate for those with no voice.
To change our communities, we must be open to change.
We have six core initiatives, Mobile Distributions, Agency Partners, Senior Safety Net, Operation Full Pack, The Big Idea School Initiative, Forward Steps.
Find out more at www.curehunger.org