Philanthropy Manager

The San Antonio Food Bank INC•San Antonio, TX

5d•$55,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Philanthropy Manager works under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy to secure food, time, money, and advocacy from a portfolio of qualified individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations. The role manages the donor pipeline from prospect research and cultivation through solicitation and stewardship, and may lead special events, donor tours and presentations, food and fund drives, cause-related marketing initiatives, third-party events, and other approved promotions. The manager develops engagement plans with short- and long-range objectives, maintains accurate constituent records and tasks in the San Antonio Food Bank Salesforce database, and provides weekly status reports. The position also supports philanthropy events, presents to community groups, represents the Food Bank at community functions, and works collaboratively to foster a positive, creative, and team-oriented environment. The role reports to the Director of Philanthropy and accepts additional duties as assigned by that director.

Requirements

Three to five years of development experience or relevant work experience.
Work experience in fund development and marketing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Skills in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.
Good judgment and discretion.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to organize work, time, and self.
Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work cooperatively with Food Bank staff and volunteers.
Ability to present a professional demeanor under a variety of conditions.
Routine night and weekend work is required.
Personal vehicle required.
Current Texas driver's license, liability insurance, and a clean driving record required.
Constantly required to sit, talk, hear, keyboard, use fine manipulation, and have near visual acuity; occasionally required to walk, use gross manipulation, push, pull, reach, and stoop.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage portfolio constituents through prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Develop relationships and solicit philanthropic gifts, cause-related marketing, food and fund drives, third-party events, in-kind donations, sponsorships, volunteer hours, and other forms of engagement.
Develop and maintain an Engagement Plan with short- and long-range goals and objectives, and carry out the plan.
Maintain complete and current constituent engagement records in the San Antonio Food Bank Salesforce database and use tasks to develop the manager portfolio.
Maintain an ongoing donor thank-you program through letters and other appropriate forms of recognition.
Provide weekly status reports.
Support philanthropy events and initiatives that raise money and food, including signature events, food and fund drives, third-party events, cause-related marketing campaigns, and approved special promotions.
Give face-to-face presentations and/or tours to employee groups, service organizations, religious groups, and others as directed.
Represent the San Antonio Food Bank at community functions.
Comply with personnel policies and accept additional duties assigned by the Director of Philanthropy.
Help establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.
Conduct personal engagement with donors and prospects through visits, tours, calls, mission experiences, events, and individualized correspondence.