Development Director

Flagstaff Family Food Center•Flagstaff, AZ

9d•$70,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

Last year, Flagstaff Family Food Center distributed over 8.2 million pounds of food to families and individuals across Northern Arizona. Since January of this year alone, we have served nearly 220,000 hot meals to our neighbors in need. Since 1991, we have built something rare: an organization that is both deeply rooted in community and growing with real momentum. We believe in neighbors feeding neighbors, every day. That is not just a slogan — it is how we show up, how we make decisions, and who we hire. We are looking for someone who feels that too. This is a rare chance to step into a high-impact development role at an organization that is doing extraordinary work and ready to do more. Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, the Development Director will implement fundraising strategy, deepen donor relationships, and build the systems that allow our mission to scale. We need a leader who can walk in the door with a portfolio and a point of view — someone who knows how to move donors, write grants that win, and bring strategic thinking to long-term pipeline development. We also need someone who is not above the details: cleaning up a CRM, building a reporting process, making sure the foundation is solid. And above all, someone who leads with humility and genuinely wants to be part of this community.

Requirements

5+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience
Demonstrated success in grant writing and major donor relationship management
Hands-on CRM experience — data management, not just data entry
Strong written and verbal communicator
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
Thrives independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM cleanup, donor segmentation, and fundraising reporting systems
Experience with federal grants and compliance requirements
Knowledge of nonprofit communications strategy and best practices
Background in food banking, food systems, or social services
Familiarity with Northern Arizona communities
Experience with nonprofit boards and volunteers

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP of Philanthropy to implement fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals
Build and manage a donor pipeline — identifying, qualifying, and moving prospective donors through thoughtful, long-term cultivation
Conduct prospect research and bring a strategic, data-informed approach to donor development
Support campaigns, annual appeals, and sponsorship efforts
Represent FFFC in the community with confidence and care
Design and execute a strategic donor stewardship program that deepens relationships and builds long-term loyalty
Plan and manage fundraising events and donor engagement opportunities
Support volunteer and board engagement in fundraising activities
Own the full grant lifecycle: prospecting, writing, submission, compliance, and reporting
Research federal, state, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities
Coordinate internally to gather program data, budgets, and narratives; maintain grant calendars and funder records
Lead CRM cleanup, donor segmentation, and the development of organized, reliable tracking systems
Build reporting dashboards that inform fundraising activity and support decision-making
Create and maintain processes that make the whole development program run better
Support donor communications, newsletters, annual appeals, and storytelling consistent with FFFC’s voice and brand
Draft press releases and support media and community outreach efforts with strategic communication