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Director of Development

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Development to lead and elevate our fundraising and donor engagement initiatives, aiming to secure $3–$8+ million in funding annually. This pivotal role is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability and expansion of our mission. The Director will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy across multiple markets, fostering relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate partners, and exploring innovative fee-for-service models within the nonprofit sector. They will also partner closely with the Regional Directors in each market, ensuring that local fundraising efforts align with broader organizational revenue goals to maximize impact for the communities we serve.

Salary

$85,000 - $120,000/year

Workday & Location

Location:

Remote with in-person meetings

About Food Connect

Who We Are

Food Connect is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gaps in our food system to build healthier communities. We are passionate about leveraging technology and existing community efforts to bring about a more thoughtful, sustainable, and connected food system. There are amazing initiatives happening all over the world but so much momentum is lost when there is no easy way to connect and collaborate in real time. We are building solutions to help lower the barriers to collaboration and increase efficiencies in food distribution and collaboration to drive better health outcomes for communities and individuals.

Our Values
  • Awareness - You make wise decisions despite ambiguity
  • Courage - You can be vulnerable in search of truth
  • Passion - You care intensely about the people we service
  • Curiosity - You re-conceptualize issues to discover solutions to hard problems
  • Integrity - You demonstrate consistently strong performance so colleagues and clients can rely upon you and your word
Our Mission

Food Connect bridges the gaps in our food system through innovative technology and focused collaboration to build impactful, sustainable hunger relief solutions. We are committed to reducing food insecurity and improving food equity in real-time and working hand in hand with existing community organizations.

Our Vision

Food Connect envisions a world where our food ecosystem thrives on real time, open-network collaboration and scalable distribution services to enable equitable access to healthy food resources.

About the role

Responsabilities

Fundraising & Revenue Growth

  • Fundraising Leadership: Develop and execute a robust, multi-channel fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, government grants, and innovative revenue-generating models.
  • Market-Specific Support: Work closely with Regional Directors in each market to tailor fundraising strategies to local needs, leveraging regional networks to drive financial support.
  • Major Donor & Corporate Engagement: Cultivate and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic foundations, and corporate partners to secure transformative gifts.
  • Government Grants & Contracts: Identify, apply for, and manage government funding opportunities, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Innovative Revenue Models: Explore and implement fee-for-service models and other entrepreneurial funding strategies within the nonprofit sector.
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to align fundraising strategies with organizational objectives.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Oversee donor databases and reporting systems to track fundraising progress, measure impact, and refine strategies.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Set and manage KPIs for fundraising efforts, including donor acquisition, retention, and growth.
  • Oversee Development Manager and lead department strategy towards organizational goals
  • Oversee the execution of high-impact donor campaigns, events, and annual fundraising initiatives.
  • Ensure donor stewardship best practices to maintain and grow long-term donor relationships.
Candidate Qualifications and Traits
  • 10+ years of proven experience in nonprofit fundraising, major gifts, government grants and/or development.
  • Successful track record of raising $3M+ annually through diverse revenue streams.
  • Major gifts donor engagement experience.
  • Deep knowledge of grant writing and institutional funding.
  • Experience in securing funding from major foundations and corporate sponsors.
  • Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
  • Strong leadership abilities with experience managing development teams.
  • Ability to analyze and use fundraising data to drive strategy and decision-making.
Benefits
  • Paid Vacation Leave (10 days/year after 3 months)
  • Paid Sick Leave (5 days after 3 months)
  • Paid Birthday Leave (1 day/year after 3 months)
  • Paid Work Anniversary (1 day/year after 3 months)
  • 12 Paid US Holidays
  • 4-week paid leave at 5-year work anniversary
  • 401k benefits
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Work from home with as-needed in-person meetings
  • Flex-time options
  • Supportive work/life balance in a high-performing, friendly team environment
Interview Process
  • PI Assessment
  • 15 Minute Pre Screen Call
  • Round 1 - 60 minute Interview: Skills assessment
  • Round 2 - 60 minutes Deep dive into experience, your areas of excellence, your “Why"
  • Round 3 - 45 minute Interview - Exploring goals, vision, core values
Don’t meet every single requirement?

Research indicates that women and people of color often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At Food Connect, we value diversity and inclusivity. If you're excited about these roles but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit!

Ready to join us?

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If interested please send your updated resume and cover letter to hiring@foodconnectgroup.com with the subject:

Director of Development