Feeding America
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Food Finders Food Bank serves as a member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for leading and managing the organization's fundraising, marketing, and external relations strategies. The CDO works closely with the President/CEO and the Board of Directors to ensure sustainable funding and robust community engagement, driving the mission to alleviate hunger in our community.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and development strategies to meet organizational goals. Collaborate with the CEO and Board to align development, marketing and communication activities with the overall mission and strategic plan. Provide leadership and direction to the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Fundraising and Donor Relations
Lead all fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual campaigns, grants, and special events. Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and foundations. Ensure effective donor recognition programs and communications to enhance donor retention and engagement. External Relations and Community Engagement
Lead the development of marketing and external relations strategies to enhance Food Finders 's visibility and reputation in the community. Oversee the planning and execution of events that engage the community and support fundraising efforts. Serve as a spokesperson, as needed, for the organization at public events, media engagements, and community forums. Management and Staff Development
Supervise and mentor the Director of Development and the Manager of Marketing & Communication, ensuring their professional growth and success. Lead team through an aspirational vision, clear processes, and a proactive, can-do attitude; prioritize and engage staff around key objectives necessary to achieve organization goals. Facilitate regular team meetings and performance reviews to assess progress and address any challenges. Core Competencies
Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving organizational goals. Strategic Thinking: Proficiency in developing and implementing long-term plans that align with the organization's mission. Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated success in diverse fundraising activities, including major gifts, annual fund, grants, and events. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent the organization. Relationship Building: Skill in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing data to inform strategic decisions and measure the effectiveness of development efforts. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 7 years of senior management experience; strong ability to interface with all members of leadership and the Board of Directors as needed. A proven track record for success in managing teams, securing major gifts and leading fundraising initiatives. Benefits
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Since 1981, Food Finders Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, has worked to provide full service programs that meet the nutritional needs of thousands of hungry families in North Central Indiana. The food bank operates programs to cost-effectively secure donated and purchased food, provide food to families in need, and educate the community about the efficient use of food resources. Food Finders distributes more than 12 million pounds of food annually; throughout the 16 counties it serves and helps people stabilize their lives.
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Strategic Leadership and Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and development strategies to meet organizational goals. Collaborate with the CEO and Board to align development, marketing and communication activities with the overall mission and strategic plan. Provide leadership and direction to the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Fundraising and Donor Relations
Lead all fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual campaigns, grants, and special events. Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and foundations. Ensure effective donor recognition programs and communications to enhance donor retention and engagement. External Relations and Community Engagement
Lead the development of marketing and external relations strategies to enhance Food Finders 's visibility and reputation in the community. Oversee the planning and execution of events that engage the community and support fundraising efforts. Serve as a spokesperson, as needed, for the organization at public events, media engagements, and community forums. Management and Staff Development
Supervise and mentor the Director of Development and the Manager of Marketing & Communication, ensuring their professional growth and success. Lead team through an aspirational vision, clear processes, and a proactive, can-do attitude; prioritize and engage staff around key objectives necessary to achieve organization goals. Facilitate regular team meetings and performance reviews to assess progress and address any challenges. Core Competencies
Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving organizational goals. Strategic Thinking: Proficiency in developing and implementing long-term plans that align with the organization's mission. Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated success in diverse fundraising activities, including major gifts, annual fund, grants, and events. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent the organization. Relationship Building: Skill in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing data to inform strategic decisions and measure the effectiveness of development efforts. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 7 years of senior management experience; strong ability to interface with all members of leadership and the Board of Directors as needed. A proven track record for success in managing teams, securing major gifts and leading fundraising initiatives. Benefits
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Since 1981, Food Finders Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, has worked to provide full service programs that meet the nutritional needs of thousands of hungry families in North Central Indiana. The food bank operates programs to cost-effectively secure donated and purchased food, provide food to families in need, and educate the community about the efficient use of food resources. Food Finders distributes more than 12 million pounds of food annually; throughout the 16 counties it serves and helps people stabilize their lives.
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