Director of Development

Job Title: Director of Development

Organization

Established in 1991, Farm Share is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the recovery, sorting, packing and distribution of nutritious foods to people in need. Farm Share administers a combination of USDA commodity programs and produce recovery operations from a packinghouse located in Homestead, Florida - the heart of Miami-Dade County's farming area.

Additional facilities are located in Quincy, Florida - Jacksonville, Florida - Palatka, Florida - Pompano Beach, Florida and West Palm Beach, Florida

For more information, please visit www.farmshare.org

Job Description

Organization Overview: Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to making a positive impact on our community by providing essential services and support to those in need. We rely heavily on fundraising to sustain our programs and services, and we are seeking a Director of Development to lead our fundraising and communication efforts.

Position Overview: The Director of Development will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, planned giving, and special events. Additionally, the Director of Development will oversee Farm Share’s Marketing Director and be responsible for helping to create uniform messaging to Farm Share’s diverse audiences as well as managing a third-party consulting firm. The Director will work closely with the Executive team and consulting firm to develop fundraising goals and strategies and will implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organization’s annual revenue goals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Identify and cultivate major donors to include corporations, foundations and private grants.

· Plan and execute special events that engage donors and raise funds for the organization.

· Manage and work collaboratively with Farm Share’s Marketing Director; providing guidance, training, and support as needed.

· Collaborate with the Marketing Director to develop and execute effective donor communications and marketing materials.

· Work closely with the CEO to develop fundraising strategies and goals.

· Monitor and analyze fundraising and marketing data to evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed.

· Ability to travel the state of Florida as needed to meet and recruit donors and/or make fundraising presentations.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of success in major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, and special events.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.

· Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team of fundraising professionals.

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Board members, and volunteers.

· Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.

· A deep commitment to the mission and values of our organization.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and experienced fundraising professional with a passion for making a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Homestead, FL 33033 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Homestead, FL 33033: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000