Director of Development

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Development (DD) is responsible for managing and expanding FSF’s financial multi-level support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities within Broward County. The DD will be required to meet a minimum revenue goal of $3 million annually with revenue goals increasing each fiscal year. The position will plan and implement FSF’s development and fundraising programs, establish and lead an advisory board/fundraising committee of Broward County stakeholders and work collaboratively with the executive leadership team to execute and meet the financial goals of the department and organization.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of 300 donors, including current and prospective donors.
• Successfully identify, cultivate, solicit, engage, and steward mid-level, major, and planned gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government entities.
• Build strategic relationships for Feeding South Florida and develop new strategies to encourage new and increased contributions.
• Schedule and conduct regular donor interactions (correspondence, meetings, visits, etc.) with current and prospective donors .
• Track and update progress of portfolio management in the database (RE NXT) and the Development Plan (weekly).
• Work in collaboration with Community Engagement Coordinator and Volunteer Manager to steward high level donors/prospects.
• Work in collaboration with FSF teams to match donors to organizational programming and operational needs/initiatives .
• Participate in the implementation of priorities and goals as established in the Development Plan and Portfolio Management Work Plan.
• Works effectively with the AVP of Philanthropy to meet or exceed the metrics set forth in the Development Plan and Portfolio Management Work Plan.
• Participate in regularly scheduled one-on-one and team meetings to report progress of Development Plan and Portfolio Management Plan.
• Represent Feeding South Florida at relevant community meetings and events.
• Engage in organizational initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent fundraising experience required.
• 5-7 years fundraising experience.
• Successful track record of non-profit fund development and/or for-profit sales and sales management.
• Demonstrated success in relationship building and management.
• Must be organized with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of fundraising budgets
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Experience tracking and reporting fundraising metrics.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel required).
• Excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hours of Operation: Although organization hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., this leadership position may work closer to 50-55 hours per week, especially during peak times such as holiday seasons, growing seasons and disaster response. After-hours business work is required occasionally throughout the year.

• Environment: Environment: This position works in a typical office setting and in the community. There may be extended periods of sitting, standing and/or bending; listening, talking and/or visual concentration; writing and/or computer use. Occasional work will occur in the warehouse or outside in inclement weather. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Travel: This position will require significant travel throughout Broward County and neighboring counties when needed. Required use of a personal vehicle, and occasional out of town travel for meetings, conferences, or special events.

• OSHA Standards Lifting requirements are 50 pounds and when lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, use two or more people to lift the load.

ORGANIZATION
Feeding South Florida (FSF) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. As one of the largest food banks in the network, FSF is responsible for serving 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population. A four-star rated organization by Charity Navigator, FSF is one of the most efficient nonprofits nationally; over 98 percent of all donations are put back into the community.

CORE VALUES

FSF values Service above all else. We’re looking for innovative and strategic thinkers who are committed to improving the lives of those around them. “Friendly Food Bankers” embrace the enormity of our role and know that serving others is paramount. Friendly Food Bankers have compassion, dedication, act with integrity and committed to stewardship.

WE PROVIDE

Full medical, dental and vision insurance; contribute to a retirement plan with employer matching contributions; 17 days paid time off; a diverse team that is representative of the community we serve; continuous learning opportunities; a high-performance culture that will help challenge and grow your skill set.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace/ADA Compliant