Community Outreach & Development Coordinator

Bountiful Basket Food Shelf has been providing food support to individuals and families in Chaska, Carver, Chanhassen, Victoria, and surrounding communities for more than 15 years. In July 2023, we expanded our services by opening a second location in Cologne, primarily serving individuals and families in Cologne and nearby townships, while welcoming neighbors from surrounding areas.

We are committed to ensuring every person has access to healthy, nutritious food through a dignified, grocery store–like experience at our brick-and-mortar locations, as well as through offsite and community-based programs. These programs include food support at partner housing sites, school-based food access for students, senior delivery programs, and seasonal and community-based food distributions that bring food and resources directly to neighbors where they live, learn, and gather.

We believe nonjudgmental, compassionate interactions are essential as we work alongside our neighbors to address food insecurity and strengthen community well-being.

The Community Outreach & Development Coordinator is a new, people-centered role that supports community relationships, donor engagement, community fundraising, and marketing efforts on behalf of Bountiful Basket Food Shelf.

Working closely with staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners, the Coordinator supports outreach, communications, and fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and relational, with a strong commitment to dignity, collaboration, and meaningful community impact.

This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys both people-facing work and behind-the-scenes coordination, and who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-paced nonprofit environment.

• Coordinate and represent Bountiful Basket at community outreach events, including summer festivals, volunteer fairs, partner gatherings, and community fundraisers.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, donors, volunteers, and local leaders.
• Support food drives by coordinating logistics, promotion, and volunteer engagement.
• Coordinate community-led and organizational fundraising events and campaigns, including but not limited to Night to Unite, the U.S. Postal Service Food Drive, MN March Food Share, and Give to the Max.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for community groups, neighborhoods, businesses, and partners hosting fundraisers or food drives on behalf of Bountiful Basket.
• Assist with the development and facilitation of donor engagement opportunities, including Bountiful Moments, a bi-monthly evening gathering designed to deepen connection with supporters.

• Assist with external communications, including e-newsletters, social media content, website updates, and campaign materials.
• Support promotion and communications for community fundraising campaigns and events by coordinating timelines, messaging, and outreach.
• Draft donor thank-you letters and other acknowledgment communications to support strong donor stewardship.
• Maintain accurate donor and supporter lists for mailings and outreach.
• Assist with donor and community partner recognition following fundraising events and campaigns.
• Support year-end donor communications and other fundraising efforts as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of donor, fundraiser, and community interactions to support development, reporting, and relationship-building efforts.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, email, and social media platforms; experience with Canva and Word Press is a plus.
• Experience in community outreach, nonprofit development, fundraising, or food access programs preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to community service and building positive…