Senior Manager of Philanthropy - Major Gifts

Harvesters - The Community Food Network•Kansas City, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for teammates who share our passion for creating equitable access to nutritious food and addressing the root causes and impact of hunger. The Senior Manager of Philanthropy – Major Gifts is responsible for collaborating with the Director of Philanthropy in the planning, goal setting, strategy development, implementation, evaluation and securing of major individual and corporate gifts across the entire service area for Harvesters. This position develops, cultivates and stewards long-term donor relationships as part of Harvesters' strategic plan with a dual emphasis on individual and corporate funding sources to meet a significant portion of Harvesters' fundraising goals.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of development experience, using a variety of cultivation and solicitation techniques.
Digital literacy with experience in Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Office and internet research.
Bachelor's degree in English or Business, equivalent field or related experience.

Nice To Haves

5-7 years documented success in sales and/or fundraising at the $10,000 level or higher, especially working with and targeted to corporate partnerships and individual donor support.
Experience with Kansas City's philanthropic community
Experience with Non-profit fundraising software (Raiser's Edge or equivalent)
Knowledge of food banking industry
Master's degree in Nonprofit Management or related field

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the Director of Philanthropy in the planning, goal setting, strategy development, implementation, evaluation and securing of major individual and corporate gifts across the entire service area for Harvesters.
Developing, cultivating and stewarding long-term donor relationships as part of Harvesters' strategic plan with a dual emphasis on individual and corporate funding sources to meet a significant portion of Harvesters' fundraising goals.