Donor Relations Specialist

REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA•Oklahoma City, OK

9d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Donor Relations Specialist contributes to the organization’s mission by securing food and product donations that increase access to nutritious resources across the service area. This role combines external engagement with food industry contacts and donors with internal coordination across inventory systems and reporting functions. The position also assists with broader sourcing initiatives such as Retail Recovery, Food Purchasing and Emergency Response, helping ensure consistent availability of food for individuals and families throughout the region. This position is expected to travel to engage new and existing partners in our service area at least 60% of the time.

Requirements

Obtaining an associate degree or working for at least 2 years in a relevant field.
Working in supply chain management or a related field for at least 1 year.
Working in the food industry for at least 1 year.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Use office applications and database software.
Able to learn new software systems.

Nice To Haves

Obtaining a bachelor’s degree or working for at least 4 years in a relevant field.
Working in the food industry for at least 3 years.
Working in supply chain management or a related field for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

Donor and Partner Engagement Build, manage and steward proven relationships with food donors, retail partners and community collaborators through written, verbal and in person communication.
Identify, cultivate and secure new food and product donors to expand sourcing capacity.
Prioritize high value opportunities and conduct outreach, including travel to new and existing partner locations.
Provide timely and meaningful updates to donors on the impact of their contributions.
Develop and share educational materials outlining donation guidelines, procedures and expectations.
Logistics and Inventory Coordination Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to guarantee efficient and accurate intake of donated food and products.
Facilitate the implementation of strategies that improve inventory efficiency, maximize usable donations and reduce food waste.
Maintain accurate and up to date records in the product acquisition system to assist transparency and reporting.
Track donation volumes against sourcing goals and budget parameters.
Resolve operational challenges with internal teams and external partners while ensuring consistency across the donation network.
Reporting and Accountability Prepare reports for leadership and external partners to communicate donation outcomes and program impact.
Maintain complete and compliant donor documentation to meet audit, legal and reporting requirements.
Evaluate and present donation data to inform planning, improve sourcing strategies and enhance donor engagement.
External Relations and Outreach Represent the organization at community events to promote food donations and strategic partnerships.
Coordinate with external partners on initiatives that advance food sourcing and recovery goals.
Promote awareness of the organization’s mission through outreach, campaigns and volunteer engagement.
Other Duties as Assigned Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.