Atlanta Community Food Bank
Chief Development Officer
Atlanta Community Food Bank, East Point, Georgia, United States, 30444
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we’ve been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners — including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will play a central role in advancing this vision. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CDO provides strategic direction for all fundraising, donor relations, marketing, and volunteer engagement activities that fuel the organization’s mission to address food insecurity and hunger relief.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and executes comprehensive multi-year and annual fundraising plans across major gifts, annual giving, institutional giving, planned giving, capital campaigns, government grants, events, and donor stewardship. Guides the organization’s marketing and communications strategy to elevate brand awareness, engage stakeholders, and strengthen community impact. Oversees volunteer services to ensure meaningful, mission-aligned experiences that deepen community engagement. Manages and inspires the resource development, marketing, and volunteer services teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results. Requirements
Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, set strategic direction, and drive results in fundraising and development. Extensive knowledge in fundraising, including major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, donor relations, and fundraising events. Strong relationship-building skills with donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and board members to cultivate long-term partnerships and support. History in developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals and priorities. Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and financial oversight to ensure responsible resource allocation and financial sustainability. What We Offer
Competitive salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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Develops and executes comprehensive multi-year and annual fundraising plans across major gifts, annual giving, institutional giving, planned giving, capital campaigns, government grants, events, and donor stewardship. Guides the organization’s marketing and communications strategy to elevate brand awareness, engage stakeholders, and strengthen community impact. Oversees volunteer services to ensure meaningful, mission-aligned experiences that deepen community engagement. Manages and inspires the resource development, marketing, and volunteer services teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results. Requirements
Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, set strategic direction, and drive results in fundraising and development. Extensive knowledge in fundraising, including major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, donor relations, and fundraising events. Strong relationship-building skills with donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and board members to cultivate long-term partnerships and support. History in developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans aligned with organizational goals and priorities. Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and financial oversight to ensure responsible resource allocation and financial sustainability. What We Offer
Competitive salary range: $150,000 - $180,000 We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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