The Food Bank @ St. Mary’s

Job Title: Development Manager

Position: Full-Time; 40 hours; Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director

The Food Bank @ St. Mary’s is a nonprofit organization in the state of Washington with a close relationship to St. Therese Parish and the Archdiocese of Seattle. The food bank operates to provide individuals and families with food and access to community resources to help them with hunger relief and to achieve self-sufficiency. The Food Bank’s main programs are: Walk- In, Home Delivery, Feeding Hungry Children, Mobile Food Bank, and Baby and Toddler Bags.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for development and fundraising activities to support the mission and strategic direction of the food bank.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Relationships & Annual Giving

• Create recognizable branding and increase the organizations presence in the community
• Maintain and update the organization website and social media platforms
• Develop Social Media campaigns to market, solicit, fundraise, and advertise (i.e., Facebook Causes)
• Utilize Constant Contact, email, and the phone to communicate and fundraise
• Develop/participate in corporate employee giving campaigns/volunteer opportunities
• Create appeal letters, annual report, monthly eNewsletter, and other annual campaigns
• Develop and manage major donor program
• Create and manage planned giving initiatives

Event Management- Harvest Dinner Gala & other fundraisers

• All aspects of event planning, implementation, and execution: including invites, venue, emcee, entertainment, caterer, acknowledgments, tracking and thanking donors, etc.
• Recruit and lead the agency’s volunteer event efforts to execute a successful fundraiser
• Create event messaging and marketing outreach
• Solicits donations, auction items, and sponsorships (including corporate entities)
• Utilizes social media to market, solicit, fundraise, and advertise

Manages Donor Database

• Data input and reporting functions
• Donor tracking including acknowledgments, letters, and reporting
• Maintenance and updating on an ongoing basis

Grant Writing

• Research and develop an annual grant writing calendar
• Submit proposals requesting support for programs, general operations, and capital projects

Additional development and fundraising responsibilities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

• Previous success meeting agency fundraising goals and working with diverse funding streams
• Provide friendly, donor-centered customer service and represent the agency in a professional/positive manner
• Knowledge of donor databases, spreadsheets, Facebook, and other social media platforms
• Experience seeking out and cultivating relationships that lead to increased agency donors and funding
• Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work within an established budget
• Grant writing experience desired
• Ability to multitask, be flexible, show initiative, and an active contributing team player

If interested in applying, please email a cover letter and resume to bruce@thefbsm.org No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98144 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person