Development Director FeedNC

Career Opportunity

FeedNCisseekingan experienced relationship-driven Development Director to help advance our mission by growing philanthropic support from individuals businesses and community partners. This position manages a portfolio ofapproximately 125175 donors and qualified prospects and plays a key role in strengthening donor relationships expanding mid-level giving growing recurring giving andidentifyingnew philanthropic opportunities.

Fornearly 40yearsFeedNChas earned the trust and support of our community. Today the organizationoperateswith an annual budget of approximately $5 million and raises approximately $2.5 million annually through philanthropy to sustain and expand programs that serve neighbors across four an exceptionally generous community of individual donors businesses foundations civic organizations and faith partners who believe deeply in our mission.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned professional to join an organization with an established fundraising program anda strong baseof committed supporters. The Development Director will be empowered to manage and grow a meaningful donor portfolio deepen relationships with existing supporters cultivate new donors and help expand philanthropic investment to meet the growing needs of our community.

Reporting Structure:The Development Director reports to the Chief Development Officer.

Salary:The salary iscommensuratewith experience in the $ range and includes a generous benefits package.

Working Environment/Location:Onsite

Key Responsibilities of the Development Director

Donor Relationship Management

• Manage and grow an assigned portfolio ofapproximately 125175 individual corporate and community donors and qualified prospects.
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies that align each donors philanthropic interests withFeedNCsmission.
• Build trusted relationships through personalized outreach mission tours volunteer experiences donor events and stewardship activities.
• Develop strategies toretainand grow donors with a particular emphasis on expanding mid-level giving ($1000$5000).
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and CEO on cultivation and stewardship strategies for select leadership donors.
• Maintainaccuratedonor records andtimelydocumentation within the donor database.
• Ensure donors receive consistent thoughtful andtimelystewardship that reflectsFeedNCsvalues and strengthens long-term relationships.

Portfolio Growth & Strategic Fundraising

• Manage a robust pipeline of current and prospective donors guiding them through every stage of the relationship lifecyclefrom identification and qualification to cultivation solicitation stewardship and long-term engagement.
• Secure major gifts corporate sponsorships employee engagement opportunities workplace giving initiatives volunteer partnerships and cause marketing collaborations whileidentifyingopportunities to grow support through upgraded and recurring giving.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities funding proposals customized gift requests presentations sponsorship packages gift agreements and donor impact reports.
• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to develop and implement fundraising strategies proposals and donor engagement initiatives that support annual revenue goals and future endowment campaign efforts.
• Analyze donor engagement giving trends and portfolio performance toidentifyopportunities for growth and strengthen long-term donor relationships.

Special Events & Donor Engagement

• Lead the planning coordination and execution of assigned fundraising events donor engagement activities and stewardship experiences that strengthen relationships and generate philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and volunteer teams to develop sponsorship opportunities recruit attendees and maximize donor engagement before during and after events.
• Develop and implement event stewardship plans ensuringtimelyfollow-up donor cultivation and meaningful engagement with attendees and sponsors.
• Evaluate event outcomes and recommend strategies to increase participation sponsorship revenue and long-term donor relationships.

Stewardship & Donor Experience

• LeadFeedNCsrecurring monthly giving program by developing strategies to recruitretain steward and upgrade recurring donors while increasing long-term philanthropic support.
• Design meaningful stewardship experiences for assigned donors through personalized engagementtimelyacknowledgments impact reporting recognition and mission-focused communications.
• Collaborate with the Development team to enhance the donor experience andidentifyopportunities to increase donor engagement and retention.

CRM & Portfolio Management

• Maintainaccurateandtimelydonor records relationship strategies meeting activity and next steps within the organizations CRM to support effective portfolio management.
• UtilizeCRM data and fundraising analytics tomonitorportfolio performance donor movement giving trends and fundraising outcomesidentifyingopportunities for increased engagement and growth.
• Prepare monthly portfolio and fundraising reports that inform strategy track progress toward goals and support leadership decision-making.
• Ensuretimelyprocessing of donor acknowledgments andmaintainaccuratedonor records including contact information giving history and relationship documentation.

Community Engagement

• RepresentFeedNCthroughout the community by building relationships with business leaders civic organizations corporate partners volunteers while serving as a visible ambassador for the organizations mission.
• Attend and activelyparticipatein community events chamber meetings networking opportunities donor engagements and other activities that strengthenFeedNCsvisibility and cultivate philanthropic partnerships.
• Promote a culture of philanthropy by connecting individuals businesses and community partners to meaningful opportunities to support FeedNC through giving volunteering advocacy and strategic partnerships.

Cross Department Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Chief Development Officer and collaborate with the CEO on cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies for key donors corporate partners and strategic relationships.
• Collaborate with Development Marketing Programs Volunteer Services and Leadership teams to develop coordinated fundraising donor engagement and stewardship strategies that advance FeedNCs mission.
• Lead assigned fundraising initiatives donor engagement activities and special events while collaborating on annual campaigns capital campaigns volunteer initiatives and community outreach efforts.
• Partner with colleagues to identify compelling stories program outcomes and impact that inspire generosity strengthen donor relationships and support organizational fundraising goals.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. Degree or coursework in Nonprofit Management Business Communications Marketing Public Relations or a related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of direct and successful experience in fundraising sales business development relationship management or a comparable field.
• Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships and successfully manage a portfolio of clients donors or accounts.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency using donor CRM systems to manage donor portfolios document donor engagement maintain data integrity and support fundraising strategy. Experience with Salesforce LGL or similar CRM platforms is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for local travel.

Preferred Attributes

• Passion for FeedNCs mission and commitment to serving neighbors with dignity.
• Self-motivated collaborative and results oriented.
• Comfortable engaging with donors business leaders volunteers and community partners.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• High degree of professionalism integrity and sound judgment.

Success in This Role

Success in this position is measured by the ability to strengthen donor relationships retain and grow an assigned portfolio increase mid-level giving expand recurring giving cultivate new philanthropic support and serve as a trusted ambassador for FeedNC within the community.

About FeedNC

FeedNC is a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to addressing food insecurity while helping individuals and families build pathways toward long-term stability. Through a dignified relationship-based approach the organization provides nutritious food education and essential resources that empower neighbors to move beyond crisis and toward greater self-sufficiency. Its mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to healthy food opportunity and hope. Want to know more Visit .

How To Apply

Join the FeedNC team and play a critical role in shaping its future while driving impactful change in the community.

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