Chief Development Officer

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for community impact? Do you thrive in mission-driven environments where strategic fundraising unlocks real, measurable change? Food Finders Food Bank is seeking an inspiring Chief Development Officer (CDO) to join our executive team and amplify our efforts to nourish neighbors, empower communities, and support our next phase of growth.

As Chief Development Officer, you will spearhead Food Finders’ fundraising and marketing strategies in close collaboration with the President/CEO and Board of Directors. Your leadership will drive the creation of an ambitious, innovative development plan that secures sustainable funding, deepens community engagement, and strengthens partnerships across the region. You will ensure the program aligns with the organization’s operational capacity and evolves to meet the changing needs of the community.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of hunger relief across a diverse service area, shape meaningful donor experiences, and elevate Food Finders’ impact like never before.

As CDO, you will mentor our dynamic Development team of development operations, grant writing, events, and marketing/communications. You will oversee the revenue channels of major gifts, principal gifts, and institutional partnerships (foundations and government).

As Chief Development Officer, you will design and lead a comprehensive development strategy that advances Food Finders Food Bank’s mission and long-term vision. You will translate organization priorities into clear, measurable fundraising and engagement goals, ensuring development, marketing, and communications efforts are cohesive, data-informed, and positioned for sustainable growth. Your leadership will set the pace for innovation, collaboration, and accountability across all external-facing efforts.

You will oversee all fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual campaigns, grants, planned giving, and signature events. A key part of your role will be cultivating and stewarding authentic, long‑term relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community leaders. Through thoughtful engagement strategies and impactful storytelling, you will deepen donor loyalty, enhance recognition efforts, and inspire long‑term investment in Food Finders’ mission.

You will guide strategic marketing and external relations efforts that elevate Food Finders Food Bank’s visibility and strengthen its visibility across the 16 counties served by the food bank. Serving as a public ambassador for the organization, you will represent Food Finders at community events, media opportunities, and key stakeholder engagements to strengthen awareness and trust. You will also lead the planning and execution of outreach events that build community connections while advancing fundraising goals.

You will mentor, support, and inspire our development team fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and shared purpose. By providing clear direction, strong processes, and an aspirational vision, you will empower your team to perform at their best. You will encourage innovation, professional development, and open communication while ensuring alignment with Food Finders’ values and organizational goals.

• A deep commitment to Food Finders’ mission and the urgency of addressing food insecurity.
• You have a proven ability to build and steward meaningful relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders.
• A track record of success in nonprofit fundraising, securing major gifts, institutional giving, comprehensive campaigns and experience managing annual fundraising goals of $8 million or more.
• Proven experience leading and motivating high‑performing teams and working with executive leadership and board members.
• Strong strategic thinking, compelling communication, motivation, and relationship building skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit…