Director of Community Impact and Philanthropy

Overview Of General Responsibilities And Duties

The Director of Community Impact and Philanthropy is a key member of the leadership team and an active participant in decision-making on the Food Bank Leadership team. The Food Bank is dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient food distribution network to eliminate hunger in 7 counties. The staff is committed to embodying the Food Bank's values in all activities. Relationships are based on collaboration and respect. Resources are leveraged strategically and cost-effectively to achieve the Action Pathways' mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Planner, Implementer, and Director of all fundraising activities, including Corporate/Foundation Gifts, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Special Events, and Direct Mail.
• Focus on generating gifts from individuals and new prospects, expanding fundraising efforts into previously untapped locales within the service territory, and maximizing existing campaigns and events.
• Collaborates with the Food Bank Director and other senior leaders to develop and implement fundraising and program strategies to meet annual organizational revenue requirements and build a reserve to support future growth.
• Oversees volunteer and food sourcing activities at the Food Bank.
• Develops, manages, and evaluates all fundraising activities to ensure annual revenue goals are achieved, including supervision of all development staff.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospective donors; actively manages a portfolio of donors and prospective donors.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive donor cultivation and stewardship plan.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of grant applications and other funding proposals as required to meet fund development goals.
• Oversees the planning and execution of fundraising events.
• Oversees the administration of the donor database.
• Utilizes donor reports and data to inform fundraising strategies and maximize revenue.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of fundraising activities and programs.
• Develops and implements innovative strategies to continuously improve fundraising and operations.
• Coordinates direct mail activities with third-party fundraising firms to maximize direct mail revenue opportunities.
• Coordinates the design, publication, and distribution of marketing and communication materials for resource development.
• Collaborates with all Action Pathways programs to ensure Development & Fundraising requirements are met and maintained.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key community stakeholders to advance the organization's mission and resource development goals.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the Food Bank as appropriate or assigned.
• Serves as a member of the senior management team at Food Bank to help shape organizational strategy.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in business, public policy, nonprofit management, or other relevant field.
• At least 5 - 10 years of nonprofit sector experience with a solid track record of raising a sustainable base of funding from individual, institutional and corporate donors.
• Knowledge of donor database management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and donor relations management software.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background check with the state and Federal law enforcement agencies required.
• Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies.
• Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same.
• The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.
• Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.