Director of Leadership Giving, Regional Food Bank

The Regional Food Bank is offering an exciting opportunity for
a Director of Leadership Giving. This
position will be responsible for refining and leading the strategy
to raise 5-figure+ gifts to support its work in 23 counties of New
York State. The Director of Leadership Giving will raise
significant support throughout the service area, prioritizing the
Hudson Valley, convert annual engage leadership in significant
asks, ensure high-quality donor communications and relationships,
ensure timely and proper recognition and stewardship, and work with
the Advancement team to convert annual and mid-level donors to
major donors.

We are looking for a candidate with extensive
experience and proven success in major gifts
fundraising, knowledge of planned
giving, enthusiasm for
Development, prior supervisory
experience, and a deep interest in
data-informed best practices and industry trends.

Responsibilities of the position include:

Major Giving & Donor Relations

• In partnership with the CAO and Vice President of Philanthropy,
  leads the strategy to raise significant contributed income through
  the Regional Food Bank’s Leadership Giving Program.
• Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of Food Bank
  programs; case for support; and national, state, and regional
  hunger and food insecurity statistics.
• Plans, implements, and continually evaluates major gift
  fundraising and engagement strategies, including the creation and
  implementation of a leadership circle, donor-specific strategies,
  prospect research, identification, cultivation, and
  stewardship.
• Fosters and maintains positive relationships with current and
  potential major giving donors through proactive relationship
  development, planning and attending donor events, engaging Food
  Bank leadership in asks, preparing compelling proposals, and
  developing creative acknowledgement vehicles unique to the Regional
  Food Bank.
• Focuses a significant portion of their attention on activating
  new donors and engaging existing donors in the Hudson Valley, while
  expanding strategy throughout service area.
• Works with colleagues to identify and convert annual donors to
  major donors.
• Identifies and cultivates planned giving donors in partnership
  with CAO.
• Identifies, researches, and communicates major giving and
  fundraising policy developments that may impact the Food Bank.
• Cultivates a deep understanding of major giving landscape among
  leadership.
• Participates in and leverages Feeding America network
  resources.
• Maintains accountability for administrative systems and
  procedures related to major giving, utilizing iWave, Monday.com, RE
  NEXT, and other applications.
• Analyzes major donor data to inform giving and engagement
  strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Community Outreach

Attends networking events on behalf of the Food Bank to increase
professional network, refine relationship management skills, and
enhance outreach and capacity.

Teamwork

• Works independently and collaboratively with other departments
  and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank;
• Assists Advancement team colleagues with fundraising events and
  administrative duties, as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other

• Adheres to the Food Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct;
• Keeps privileged/confidential information in confidence;
• Maintains a clean and safe workspace;
• Follows all safety standards and procedures.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in raising major
  gifts;
• Proven success in major gift fundraising;
• Experience with fundraising CRMS, RE NEXT preferred;
• Great enthusiasm for Development and a positive, can-do work
  ethos;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook,
  Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Ability to work with diverse populations;
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills, and
  strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize
  multiple tasks;
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and sit for extended periods of
  time;
• A valid NYS driver’s license and willingness to travel within
  the Food Bank’s 23 county service area.

We offer an excellent benefit package including 100%
paid single health and dental insurance, a generous PTO program and
an annual 401(k) contribution.

Deeply excited about this role, but not sure you meet the
qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! We welcome all
candidates, including individuals from non-traditional or varied
backgrounds that might not come from a typical path connected to
this role.

The Regional Food Bank – the only organization of its kind in
northeastern New York – has been in operation since 1982. The Food
Bank of the Hudson Valley was founded in 1990 to expand and improve
service to charitable agencies and donor partners in Orange,
Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland, Sullivan, and Putnam counties. Working
in partnership with the food industry, the Food Bank collects large
donations of unmarketable but wholesome food and distributes it to
non-profit programs feeding our neighbors in need in 23 counties.
From the Canadian border to the New Jersey border, in urban, rural,
and suburban communities, the Food Bank provided 50 million pounds
of food and grocery items to nearly 1,000 partner agencies in 2021.
For more information about the Food Bank, please
visit www.regionalfoodbank.net

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.