Individual Philanthropy Advisor

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Individual Philanthropy Advisor

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Philanthropy

Partners: Corporate Philanthropy Advisor and Individual and Corporate Philanthropy Advisor

Employees Supervised: N/A

General Description/Position Summary

The St. Louis Area Foodbank is adding an Individual Philanthropy Advisor to our dynamic and growing Philanthropy team! The Individual Philanthropy Advisor has the primary responsibility of raising funds that best support the St. Louis Area Foodbank's mission through building meaningful relationships and managing an existing portfolio of individual donors while engaging additional prospects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to and working in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy, the Individual Philanthropy Advisor will develop and implement strategies and tactics to:

• Increase donor engagement and giving through high-quality cultivation, asks, and stewardship across a portfolio of approximately 200 relationships.
  • Activities include phone calls, virtual and in-person meetings, presentations, emails, letter distributions, and event attendance.
• Identify prospects: organize and execute appropriate strategies for developing new individual relationships that best support financial giving.
• Partner with two other Philanthropy Advisors (who also have their own portfolio of donors) on shared Philanthropy fundraising goals, such as campaign strategies and messaging.
• Deliver custom cultivation strategies and stewardship to partners, leveraging the expertise and strengths of teams and departments across the Foodbank organization.
• Accurately maintain account records, including all activities, asks, presentations and outcomes in the Foodbank's Customer Relations Management (CRM) system, Raiser's Edge.
• Engage donor participation in the full range of the Foodbank's events and programs such as: volunteering, special events and referrals.
• Represent St. Louis Area Foodbank at external functions.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience working in a non-profit/community impact Philanthropy department or other similar role maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
• Passion for the Foodbank mission and a desire to excel in philanthropy and fundraising work.
• A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
• Strong public speaking/presentation skills.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as but not limited to: Raiser's Edge or similar CRM, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, ability to handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
• Effective communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to collect and analyze data to guide effective decision making.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Work Schedule •Monday - Friday onsite at the SLAFB facility and in the community as needed. •However, flexibility will be granted as appropriate in accordance with the SLAFB's Remote Work/Working From Home Policy. •Occasional weekend (Saturday/Sunday) or evening hours may be required.

The impact you'll make Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to build a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. With the dedicated partnership of nearly 600 hunger-relief programs and local agencies - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 400,000 people every year.

Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity dedicated to feeding those in need. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.

About the St. Louis Area Foodbank •The St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) is a member of Feeding America, which is a national network of 200 food banks all working together for the common goal of ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. •This nationwide network offers us a variety of resources, like food, funds, best practices, and gives our work a much bigger, louder voice than we could hope to have on our own. The St. Louis Area Foodbank supports 26 counties - 14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois - thus serves, supports and stewards a diverse group of stakeholders across our region, as well as serves as a member of Feeding Missouri (the 6 Feeding America Food Banks in Missouri) and Feeding Illinois (the 7 Feeding America Food Banks in Illinois).

As a food bank, we collect food from a variety of sources, such as manufacturers, retail stores, farmers, and individual donors. We then store, sort, and repackage that food at the highest safety standards and finally distribute that food to our network of agencies and programs, which work directly with people in the community. We facilitate the movement of food safely and efficiently and offer the kinds of resources and support to our partner agencies that a single food pantry or shelter could not hope to access on its own.

•VISION: A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois.

•MISSION: Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

What we can offer you Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members, and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions, including:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403b plan with robust company match •Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, group company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and more!)

We work hard, play hard, and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

Social Responsibility Statement

You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. At the SLAFB, we strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate who they are. We cultivate a fair work environment that fosters belonging and respects and values people with varied backgrounds, demographics, identities and disabilities. Doing so strengthens our organization, cultivates a culture where everyone feels valued and can bring their best selves to the SLAFB. This enables us to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. At the SLAFB, we cultivate a respectful and empowered workplace that embraces a broad range of lived experiences and viewpoints. We are committed to building a team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region to enhance engagement and connectivity with all key stakeholders.

Revised 4/8/2025