Director of Philanthropy
About The Position
Harvesters, a regional food bank serving 27 counties across northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri, seeks an experienced and strategic Director of Philanthropy. The organization’s mission is to mobilize community power to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger, with a vision of a healthy, thriving community where no one is hungry. Harvesters is committed to a safe, inclusive environment in which employees, volunteers, partners, and clients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Philanthropy is a member of the Resource Development leadership team and leads the organization’s comprehensive fundraising strategy and philanthropic programs. The role provides leadership across annual giving, major gifts, foundation relations, planned giving, events, and corporate partnerships, working with organizational leaders, donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders to advance fundraising goals and the mission. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days remote.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing philanthropic support and achieving ambitious revenue goals.
- At least 8 years of supervisory responsibility, with proven experience managing and developing fundraising teams and increasing levels of accountability.
- Demonstrated success leading comprehensive fundraising programs, including major gifts, annual giving, foundation relations, planned giving, events, and donor stewardship.
- Strong relationship-building, solicitation, and donor engagement skills, with the ability to cultivate support from diverse constituencies.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing fundraising professionals.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fundraising CRM systems and donor databases.
- Experience with Raiser's Edge.
- Knowledge of the regional philanthropic community.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop philanthropy professionals responsible for annual giving, major gifts, grants management, events, planned giving, and other fundraising initiatives.
- Develop and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans, goals, and strategies in partnership with the Chief Development Officer.
- Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors through cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition.
- Identify and implement innovative fundraising approaches to increase philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, community organizations, and government entities.
- Provide strategic leadership for annual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, planned giving, special events, cause marketing, and third-party fundraising programs.
- Partner with Resource Development leadership to strengthen Harvesters’ brand and enhance relationships with community stakeholders and partners.
- Oversee fundraising operations, including donor data management, reporting, donor communications, processes, and procedures.
- Develop and manage the philanthropy budget and ensure effective stewardship of organizational resources.
- Serve as staff liaison to Board resource development committees and task forces as assigned.
- Monitor fundraising performance and evaluate strategies to drive sustainable revenue growth and donor engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
