See job responsibilities below.
• Develop and execute an annual, comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at achieving significant revenue growth to meet the Food Bank’s strategic objectives.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, collaborating with the CEO and Board of Directors to set organizational goals and policies.
• Manage, mentor, and coach a team of development professionals (development coordinator, etc.).
• Develop and manage the development budget and track progress to goals, providing reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Board.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Create personalized stewardship plans to deepen relationships, ensuring major donors receive high-quality engagement and timely recognition.
• Secure five- and six-figure gifts, planned gifts, and support for special initiatives or capital campaigns.
• Conduct face-to-face visits, facility tours, and presentations to align donor interests with the mission.
• Oversee all fundraising channels, including individual giving, recurring donors, corporate sponsorships, and special events.
• Ensure the integrity of the CRM donor database, tracking donor interactions and moves management data.
• Collaborate with the communications team to produce marketing materials, annual reports, and donor appeals.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, including a proven track record of closing major gifts.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Strong strategic planning and data analysis abilities.
• Passion: A strong commitment to the mission of fighting hunger and poverty.
• Certification: CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) preferred.
Health, Life, AD&D and a generous PTO benefit.
Send all resumes and inquiries to: [email protected]
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank was founded in 1982 and is located in North Texas, serving 12 counties. The organization is completing a capital campaign for a new $18.6M distribution and education facility.
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead and grow its fundraising and donor engagement efforts during a pivotal period in the organization’s history. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive-level position will play a critical role in advancing the Food Bank’s mission to “Nourish Neighbors with Food, Education and Advocacy”. across 12-counties in North Texas. The organization is currently nearing completion of an ambitious $18.6 million capital campaign to construct a new state-of-the-art distribution and education center—an initiative designed to significantly increase capacity, enhance community impact, and address rising food insecurity in the region. The CDO will build on this momentum by strengthening philanthropic partnerships, leading major gift strategies, and positioning the Food Bank for sustained long-term growth and community impact."
Please forward any inquiries to David O’Neil, CEO at [email protected] or 940.766.2322.