Manager of Philanthropy Engagement

Do you want to work for the BEST Non-Profit in Sarasota? Are you a natural of cultivating meaningful relationships with major donors? Skillful at collaborative organization of events? Would you like to put those talents to work for an organization with heart and a true mission? If you’re looking for more than just a job, but a place to make a real difference in the lives of people every day, we should talk!

Join one of the largest and most respected nonprofit organizations in Southwest Florida; selected the 2021 Nonprofit of the Year by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and acknowledged nationally as an industry thought leader. All Faiths Food Bank has been selected as one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2023 and 2024 by Florida Trend Magazine.

All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB) works not only to fight hunger today but also strives to end hunger - forever - by helping families and individuals gain long-term food security, enjoy better health outcomes, and achieve self-sufficiency.

Summary:

The Manager of Philanthropy Engagement is part of the Development Department and an active participant in a professional team devoted to securing significant gifts to further the mission of All Faiths Food Bank. The primary objective of the position is to cultivate and steward a portfolio of $5,000 major donors and prospects to deeper engagement and increased giving.

MAJOR Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy, manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects capable of making gifts of $5,000 and above focusing on incremental growth and new gifts.
• Create comprehensive annual donor proposals including general and program support that focus on the needs of the organization, tailored to the specific interests and capacity of donors.
• Through strategic donor conversations engage donors to join the Ending Hunger Society, AFFB’s legacy program.
• In coordination with the Development Team, implement a donor stewardship plan which employs innovative methods to communicate AFFB’s mission and impact with the goal to increase community awareness, engagement and financial support.
• Motivate and work with donors to host intimate donor salons with the intent to identify donor prospects.
• Create involvement opportunities for donors, such as tours, site visits, volunteer opportunities and special events.
• Work independently to organize and schedule appointments to ensure that targets for number of communications, personal visits, personal contacts and gift asks are met each month.
• Track all interactions with donors and prospects in DonorPerfect donor management software.
• Manage event planning and donor engagement in AFFB Signature Events.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the food bank at public events and partake in presentations to donor groups, community groups and at special events when needed; evening and weekend hours included.
• Participate in internal training opportunities as well as external conferences and seminars to enhance professional development.
• Organize small donor gatherings when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years fundraising experience with at least one year working with $5,000 plus donors.
• Demonstrated success in building, managing relationships, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors.
• Progressive experience in successful development programs and knowledge of “best practices” in development.
• Proven ability to plan strategically and to successfully execute fundraising events.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, DonorPerfect or other donor management software).
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills including networking and public speaking.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and projects .
• Goal and results motivated
• Superb organizational skills
• Detail- oriented
• Committed to serving vulnerable populations and ending hunger in the community served by AFFB.
• Acceptance of and commitment to All Faiths Food Bank’s values, vision and mission.

Together with our partners, we provide healthy solutions to end hunger in our community.

Values: Respectful, Transparent, Excel, Responsible, Innovative, Collaborative

Strategic Goals:

• Understand Our Neighbors’ Experience with Hunger
• Address Hunger from Our Neighbors’ Perspective
• Advance Our Neighbors’ Economic Mobility by Ending Hunger
• Help All Our Neighbors Recognize that Hunger is Next Door

Notice to external Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies: AFFB does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through our website, application process, or directly to any employee. AFFB will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company.

Equal Opportunity:

All Faiths Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about All Faiths, please go to our website: https://allfaithsfoodbank.org

Watch our staff video here: https://youtu.be/MG3d7FlxZL8

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How did you hear about this role?
• What interests you MOST about this position?
• Are you currently, or have you ever been, an employee of AFFB? If so, when and in what capacity?
• Are any of your relatives, household members employees at AFFB? (this includes those individuals with whom you have a close relationship)
• What is your expected/required compensation for this role?
• Do you have a reliable vehicle, valid FL License and Proof of Insurance?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)
• Major Donor: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34240 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarasota, FL 34240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sarasota, FL 34240

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000