Assistant Director of Development

Assistant Director of Development, Verona or Charlottesville, Virginia

At the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, we believe access to nutritious food is a basic human need. Every day, we partner with donors, volunteers, community organizations, and neighbors to build a stronger, healthier, and more food‑secure region.

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Development to help strengthen and grow philanthropic support for our mission. This opportunity is ideal for a dynamic, organized, and relationship‑focused professional who is eager to contribute strategic ideas, deepen donor engagement, and grow a fundraising career within a collaborative, mission‑driven organization.

Working closely with the Managing Director of Development, the Assistant Director will support donor engagement and stewardship efforts across individual, monthly, and planned giving programs while helping advance the Food Bank’s mission throughout the region.

• Cultivate and steward donor relationships through meaningful engagement and strategic outreach.
• Support fundraising initiatives related to individual giving, monthly giving, and planned giving.
• Coordinate donor engagement opportunities, including events, tours, volunteer experiences, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate on donor communications, fundraising materials, and engagement strategies.
• Analyze donor engagement and fundraising efforts to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Maintain accurate donor records and support effective use of the organization’s CRM system.
• Support donor communications and community engagement efforts that highlight the Food Bank’s mission and impact.
• Represent the Food Bank professionally in donor‑facing and community settings.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or marketing preferred.
• Experience with donor stewardship and relationship management.
• Strong written, verbal and public speaking communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a dynamic team environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.

The Assistant Director is full‑time and offers a collaborative work environment, excellent and affordable health, dental and vision benefits, generous paid time off (including a week between Christmas and New Year’s holidays), and a remote/work‑from‑home option of 1 day per week (4 per month). The role is onsite and based in either the Verona or Charlottesville office and reports to the Managing Director of Development.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Occasional travel within the Food Bank service area is required.

The hiring range is $65,000 to $74,000 annualized.

We will keep the position open until filled. For more information about the organization, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is a respected regional nonprofit providing nourishing food and hope to neighbors living with food insecurity. Founded in 1981, the Food Bank serves 25 counties and eight cities in central and western Virginia out of four distribution centers in Winchester, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Verona, our headquarters. We provide food to 177,000 visitors each month through a partner network of more than 400 community partners.

Total revenues of approximately $65 million and an operating budget of $17 million support the work of more than 75 employees.

The Food Bank is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspective and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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