Director of Philanthropy

Job Title: Director of Philanthropy

Job Summary: The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy and annual plan to achieve the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

Reports to: President/CEO

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $89,620 (Median) to $107,545 (Maximum)

Job Location: Duluth or Grand Rapids, MN

Essential Functions:

Fundraising Leadership

· Consistent with the organization’s mission and vision, assist in the development of its short and long-term Strategic Plan goals with the Board of Directors and staff.

· Personally commit to and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all voices are sought, heard, and respected.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy and plan in collaboration with the President/CEO. Monitor, evaluate and report the results to him/her.

· Oversee the fundraising and marketing strategy and plan including but not limited to: individual, social/religious, corporate and foundation gifts; annual giving, major and planned gift programs, special fundraising events and campaigns adapting as necessary to achieve fundraising and marketing budget and goals.

· Develop and implement a strategy to engage neighbors with lived experience of food insecurity to inform fundraising and marketing strategy and ensure respectful collection and ethical use of neighbor’s testimonials and stories.

· Cultivate positive relations with agency and community partners, program participants, staff, volunteers, donors and other constituents.

· Identify and solicit current and prospective donors; develop and implement a comprehensive donor cultivation and stewardship plan.

· Oversee administration of financial, food and in-kind donations including recording, acknowledgement and reconciliation.

· Work with the organization’s third-party grant writer(s) providing support for research, preparation, submission, and reporting of grant applications.

· Oversee implementation of internal and external (third-party) special events and campaigns.

· Oversee third-party fundraising and marketing vendors (direct mail, digital, web, graphic design, print, etc.) optimizing performance and achieving strategic goals.

· Oversee the development and distribution of brand consistent, informative and accurate marketing and communication materials that adhere to internal and external requirements.

· Represent the organization amongst key stakeholders, at regional meetings and events, and serve as a spokesperson as appropriate or assigned.

· Serve on board committees; assist the President/CEO in development and maintenance of fundraising and marketing policies and procedures.

· Keep up to date on industry trends; having working knowledge of Feeding America Partner Food Bank Agreement requirements, information contained on HungerNet, the Learning Hub, and ensure information dissemination to all development staff.

· Oversee achievement of industry standards in professional, ethical and transparent conduct as it relates to fundraising. Actively participate in education and training as it relates to this responsibility.

· Cultivate positive internal communication environment and promote effective communication to ensure staff are informed about external organization initiatives.

· Ensure compliance with all internal and external affiliation agreements/contracts and their related policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Feeding America®, state and federal agencies, and other contractors.

· Ensure the timely completion and submission of reports to the President/CEO, Feeding America, Hunger Solutions Minnesota, and/or others.

Financial Management

· Develop a comprehensive departmental budget for consideration by the established budget deadline.

· Control development expenditures in accordance with the approved budget.

· Control expenditures for development staffing ensuring sound management of unbudgeted overtime expense.

Personnel

· Promote collaboration, communication and engagement among all organization staff to ensure fundraising success.

· Recruit, interview and make recommendation of development hires to the President/CEO.

· Orient, train, develop and schedule development staff.

· Delegate responsibilities, assign and oversee tasks, supervise and evaluate the performance of development staff.

· Ensure the training of, and adherence to, organizational policies by all staff, volunteers, and others.

· Provide overall supervision to fundraising/development volunteers.

Other

· Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience/education and/or three to five years of experience in development including at least three years as a supervisor
• A successful track record of identification, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations
• Knowledge of, or interest in, hunger issues

• High level of analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Strong organization skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently, exercising initiative and sound judgment
• Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft 365
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (position requires regional travel)

Qualifications Preferred:

• Knowledge of, or experience in professional development
• Knowledge of, or experience with, DonorPerfect

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Second Harvest is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

Developed 10/20/23

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,620.00 - $107,545.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Professional Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Duluth, MN 55811: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $89,620 - $107,545