Development Manager

Midwest Food Bank NFP•Middletown, PA

About The Position

Faith in Action: Lead Local Growth. Advance a National Mission. Step into a high-impact role where your work directly fuels hope and change. As Development Manager, you’ll partner closely with the Executive Director to strengthen and grow a national, faith-based organization at our Pennsylvania location. This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger—building connections, multiplying resources, and expanding a mission that reaches far beyond the local level. SUMMARY & MISSION STATEMENT: Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is a $526M non-profit organization with 10 divisions in the U.S. and 2 operations internationally. MFB operates with $87M in assets and an annual organizational operating budget of $15M to distribute over $526M in food and disaster relief boxes to 2,400 agencies. As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank, NFP to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition; and providing disaster relief. Our vision is to serve those in need with excellence; providing physical and spiritual nourishment. JOB ROLE PURPOSE & SUMMARY: We are seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing Development Manager to join our Pennsylvania team of current full-time staff and our large volunteer base. The ideal candidate will thrive on people interaction, possess a positive personality, and actively contribute to our Christian faith-based culture and mission. The role reports to and works in close collaboration with the onsite Executive Director. The Development Manager will refine and execute the fundraising strategy for the annual operating budget of $1.5M. Leveraging the resources of an established and national nonprofit brand, this role will be responsible for the donor development locally working with granting foundations, businesses, churches, and households.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-years of increasing responsibility and scope of fundraising experience in Pennsylvania desired, or relevant business/sales experience.
Experience using interpersonal skills to influence a community and maintain a strong brand image.
Comfort navigating social events and networking opportunities with affluent clientele.
Proven initiative, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
Strong professional communications, verbal, written, and customer service skills.
Office 365 and Salesforce or other database management software proficiency preferred.

Nice To Haves

Fundraising experience in faith-based nonprofits desired but not essential.
Bachelor’s degree desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

Define and monitor development strategy for divisional annual operating budget in collaboration with the Executive Director and MFB Chief Resource Officer.
Initiate and oversee fundraising events.
Develop strategies and be responsible for donor acquisition and development for granting foundations, businesses, churches, and households.
Develop strategies to engage donors at various giving levels, including major gifts, planned giving, and recurring donations (Share Partners program).
Create personalized cultivation plans, acknowledgement strategies, and recognition programs to foster donor loyalty and retention.
Develop and implement innovative fundraising campaigns, leveraging online platforms, social media, and peer-to-peer fundraising strategies.
Support the Executive Director in advancing MFB’s grant efforts through research, relationship building, grant submissions, and grant reporting.
Partner with onsite Executive Director to grow key community relationships via speaking engagements, media outlets, and community leaders.
Model MFB’s five core values: Serving Those in Need, Empowering Volunteers, Embracing Our Communities, Working with Integrity, and Executing Through Teamwork.
Foster a Christ-centered culture and nurture volunteers in support of job role.
Network with peers locally and nationally and across the MFB organization.