What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Golden Harvest Food Bank?
About Us & Our Mission: The mission of Golden Harvest Food Bank is to transform lives by feeding our hungry neighbors today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We exist simply because people in our community struggle with meeting a basic human need - having enough to eat. Founded in 1982, Golden Harvest Food Bank works to create a safety net of partner agencies, programs, and direct services to meet the needs of our neighbors who struggle with hunger across our 25-county service area. With a network of over 350 partner agencies and programs, we can get nutritious meals directly into the hands of those in need within their communities.
Our Values:
Faith: Our Christian faith motivates us to live out Jesus' teachings, feeding the hungry in our communities and uniting with people of every creed in a movement of compassion, service, and positive change.
Health: We prioritize the well-being of each person, aiming to offer safe, nourishing food to those we serve, recognizing that healthy lives depend on healthy food, environments, and communities, as part of our efforts to break the cycle of poverty and hunger.
Service: With kindness, openness, and joyful generosity, we address the unique needs of everyone without judgment, fostering a spirit of compassion and sensitivity. We listen to the story and needs of each person so that they know they are seen, heard and valued in a world where they may often feel invisible.
People: Respecting the inherent worth and dignity of every person, we approach all with justice, equity, and understanding, honoring the lives, ideas, and concerns of those we serve, valuing donors' gifts, and cherishing volunteers while ensuring positive and impactful experiences in support of our cause.
Community: Collaborating with individual community members, partner agencies, businesses, and local government, we strive to change our community through openness, cooperation, and transparency, united by our shared mission of feeding the hungry.
Reasons to work at Golden Harvest
- It's more than a job, it's a mission.
- Faith-based organization
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Paid time off & flextime
- Twenty paid holidays
- Making an enormous difference
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Job Summary
The Development Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Development team and the President & CEO by assisting with fundraising initiatives and coordinating major events as well as donor database support. A strong passion for feeding the hungry and dedication to our mission advancement is necessary.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for drafting correspondence, managing team calendars, organizing meetings, note taking and external phone communications
- Maintains a strong follow-up plan for outstanding tasks and deliverables
- Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned to advance fundraising goals
- Helps to identify prospective major donors through research and analytics
- Gives food bank tours and presentations to various internal and external groups
- Builds meaningful relationships with donors alongside the Development team
- Assists in developing and executing donor cultivation and stewardship plans to engage and retain our donor base
- Coordinates thank-you letters, impact reports, and other communications to ensure consistent and meaningful outreach
- Serves as the point of contact and project manager for our annual campaign, It's Spooky to be Hungry, recruiting and training neighborhood captains in collaboration with Development team
- Collaborates with Development and Marketing for all fundraising events to include Benefactor's Dinner, Legal Food Frenzy, Accounting Food Fight and Volunteer Appreciation
- Supports the CEO and Development team in cultivating relationships with current and prospective donors by maintaining an up-to-date and accurate donor database
- Coordinates event logistics to include invitations, RSVPs, communications and meetings
- Responsible for post-event reporting to analyze successes, challenges and best practices
- Attends events, conferences, work-related engagement occasionally outside of normal hours
Supervisory Responsibilities
- There are no supervisory responsibilities
- May lead and direct volunteers, groups, or community partners
Skills & Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate teamwork, commitment, confidentiality, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills. This position requires great attention to detail, time management, critical thinking, and ability to prioritize. Must be results driven with a focus on budget accountability. The Development Assistant possesses a strong interest in event planning and ability to interact with personnel and the public at all levels.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook Mail; daily usage of Excel
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Must be professional, adaptable, flexible, and able to exhibit strong organizational, communication skills (verbal, written, and phone etiquette)
- Attention to detail and demonstration of organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work as a team and individually
- Proficiency in Constant Contact and Canva
- Strong work ethic, diversity, and professionalism
- The ability to multitask successfully in a fast-paced environment is required
- Proficiency in donor database management
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Education and/or Experience
- Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Associate's degree in business, marketing, hospitality, and public relations preferred
- 1-2 years' experience in nonprofit development, fundraising sales and/or administrative support
- Event coordination experience required
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Must have a valid driver's license
