ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Job Description

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and support to those in need. Founded in 1981, the Food Bank serves 25 counties and eight cities in central and western Virginia. The Assistant Director of Development will play a crucial role in strengthening and growing philanthropic support for the Food Bank's mission.

Essential Functions/Tasks

• Cultivate and steward donor relationships through meaningful engagement and strategic outreach
• Support fundraising initiatives related to individual giving, monthly giving, and planned giving
• Cook up 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

This position is salaried, varies DOE, $65,000.00 - $74,000.00

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter & a resume to: humanresources@brafb.org, or mail to:

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA 24482

Deadline

No deadline