Development Manager (Mid-Level & Monthly Giving)

About the role

The Development Manager plays a crucial role in creating and executing an individual monthly and mid-level giving program at The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri. This position works closely with the Director of Individual Giving and Chief Development Officer to increase and retain recurring donors and secure more support at the $1,000 - $4,999 levels.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of current and potential donors ($1,000 - $4,999), monthly donors, and passive major gift donors.
• Manages relationships and solicits gifts from mid-level donors.
• Documents interactions in TFB’s donor database.
• Works with the Donor Relations Manager to create monthly dashboard reports of mid-level and monthly giving.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits individuals for general operating support, rooted in The Food Bank’s case for support.
• Maintains and analyzes portfolio performance to achieve annual goals.
• Prepares proposals, solicitation letters, and stewardship reports in collaboration with the Communication and Development teams.
• Assists with developing budgets, goals, and performance measures for the monthly and mid-level gifts programs and analyzes results.
• Participates in TFB events and special projects.
• Represents the department and The Food Bank to donors and the public through visits, written, and phone communications.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education.
• Be a self-starter and internally motivated.
• Have three to five years of fundraising and development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy; ability to quickly learn software and database programs.
• Have experience in public speaking.
• Have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Be capable of lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be able to work with a variety of people.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently, strategically, and able to collaborate within a team environment.
• Sensitive to the needs of low-income people.

Qualifications

• Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education.
• Be a self-starter and internally motivated.
• Have three to five years of fundraising and development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy; ability to quickly learn software and database programs.
• Have experience in public speaking.
• Have a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Be capable of lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be able to work with a variety of people.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently, strategically, and able to collaborate within a team environment.
• Sensitive to the needs of low-income people.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors.
• Experience in donor stewardship and cultivation.
• Proficiency in donor database management systems.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$42,000 - 48,000

Schedule

Full-time/Exempt