Director of Development (Eastern Region) - Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Warren Whitney
- Charlottesville, VA
- $70,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Developing and managing relationships with Food Bank leadership donors, especially individuals living and working in the eastern region of the Food Bank's service area.
- Strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects through a variety of development strategies, including personal visits, proposals, events and tours.
- Managing the Food Bank's monthly donor program from solicitation through stewardship, and other annual individual giving projects, using effective strategies and attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree OR equivalent amount of relevant training and/or experience.
- At least three to five years of progressive experience in fundraising, including experience as a gift officer visiting and soliciting donors.
- Ability to independently manage priorities, identify opportunities, think strategically, and effectively communicate our mission and the experiences of our clients.
- Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person, including public speaking.
- Extensive computer experience and comfort using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in using a relational database/CRM; knowledge of Salesforce a real plus.
- Self-starter who works well autonomously/independently and as a member of a highly collaborative team.