Director of Development

The Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support Feed My People’s mission. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position oversees donor relations, corporate giving, sponsor ships, special events, marketing, and communications while supervising the Development Coordinator and collaborating with the grant writer.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, organized, and self-motivated professional with strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, committed to advancing Feed My People’s mission of showing God’s love and compassion to those in need.

• Work 40 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling to accommodate organizational events and activities.
• Develop and implement Feed My People’s fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director, identifying funding needs and establishing plans to meet organizational goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events from start to finish in collaboration with the Development Coordinator.
• Manage mid-level donor relationships, including cultivation, stewardship, and retention.
• Lead corporate giving and event sponsorship initiatives, including solicitation, relationship building, and ongoing donor engagement.
• Establish and achieve annual fundraising goals while overseeing budgets across all contributed income categories.
• Research funding opportunities and collaborate with the grant writer to support grant development and submissions.
• Oversee marketing and communications to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with the organization’s mission and brand.
• Manage and maintain the organization’s website, ensuring content is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
• Develop and oversee the organization’s digital communications, including social media, eNewsletters, and other electronic correspondence, in collaboration with the Development Coordinator.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of direct fundraising experience required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Grant writing experience required.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher, as well as Canva, Adobe Suite, Constant Contact, and a fundraising CRM.
• Experience planning, leading, and managing fundraising initiatives.
• Ability to communicate ideas persuasively and motivate others with a positive, enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to work independently, develop projects, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to understand and interpret information to support informed decisions.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach and a commitment to advancing Feed My People’s mission.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401 K Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off

Tagged as: development, donor relations, fundraising