Development Manager

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY•Montgomery, NY

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Manager assists in developing and implementing fundraising efforts, including donor relations. The role works with the Development Team and Food Bank leadership to develop fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, and steward gifts to the Food Bank. The manager helps identify philanthropic priorities, pursue diverse funding streams, monitor fundraising activities, and communicate the impact of fundraising to internal and external stakeholders. The position also cultivates major gift donors and corporate sponsors, develops personalized engagement strategies, manages donor information and reporting, and supports fundraising events. It represents the Food Bank in community settings and builds relationships with businesses, organizations, public officials, and other community contacts. The manager contributes to collaborative work across departments and supports the Food Bank’s mission of building community awareness and support for a hunger-free community. The position is based in a typical office setting, with possible exposure to extreme temperatures in a warehouse setting. It is eligible for a hybrid work option; flexible arrangements require advance supervisor approval. Regional Food Bank is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and provides equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates and employees.

Requirements

Three to five years of related work experience in fundraising, business development, and/or marketing, with job duties that have progressed over time.
Strong interpersonal, speaking, writing, and computer skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and relate well with the public.
Valid New York State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing fundraising efforts, including donor relations.
Work with the Development Team and Food Bank leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies, cultivate donor relationships, and steward gift giving.
Collaborate with departmental team members to identify areas of focus and philanthropic priorities.
Identify and pursue diverse funding streams, including individual donors, foundations, corporations, regional employers, and the public sector.
Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities to ensure goals are being met.
Keep abreast of fundraising trends, especially among food banks and within the Feeding America network.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with major gift donors and corporate sponsors.
Create personalized engagement strategies to deepen donor involvement and commitment.
Identify and steward a portfolio of new major donors and corporate gift givers.
Use fundraising software to track donor interactions, manage donor databases, and generate reports for analysis.
Work with the special events team to execute fundraising events that meet the Food Bank’s needs.
Work with event committee members to obtain sponsorships and donations.
Pursue in-kind event support to maximize net proceeds.
Monitor and control event expenses.
Represent the Food Bank at meetings and networking events as directed by leadership.
Identify and build relationships with businesses, organizations, public officials, and community contacts to expand support for the Food Bank.
Help foster a collaborative and results-driven culture.
Work with other departments to align development strategies with organizational and strategic plan objectives.
Communicate the impact of fundraising efforts to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain a clean and safe workspace and follow safety standards and procedures.
Work independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the Food Bank’s mission.
Adhere to the Food Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct.
Perform other duties as necessary to meet Food Bank needs.