DONOR RELATIONS MANAGER

This position develops and implements strategic engagement plans for monthly and mid-level donors. The successful candidate will lead donor-facing engagement initiatives, including external special events. This position also will serve as a key relationship builder across Food Bank of Iowa's 55-county service area, cultivating and maintaining partnerships with chambers of commerce, community foundations, regional donors and other stakeholders to advance our mission and fundraising goals.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Manage, deepen and strengthen relationships with monthly donors (Meal Makers) through regular interactions, including face-to-face, phone, email and handwritten correspondence
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and thank individual, mid-level donors
• Explore opportunities for major gifts
• Manage an assigned portfolio with the highest professional and ethical standards, focusing on donor engagement and retention
• Ask for donations and meet fundraising goals
• Identify and solicit program support in coordination with the regional partnership team
• Lead regional relationship building
• Lead fundraising events such as The Walking Fed, Combat Hunger, golf event, Food Bank of Iowa Day at the Iowa State Fair, etc.
• Reinforce a culture of philanthropy among all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and appropriate internal control safeguards
• Incorporate trained volunteers where applicable and beneficial

Qualifications:

• Commitment to Food Bank of Iowa's vision, mission and values
• Professional maturity, good judgment, integrity and honesty.
• Bachelor's degree and/or three to five years of demonstrated success in fundraising
• Curiosity and genuine desire to help philanthropists meet their giving goals
• Ability and desire to be out of the office 50-75% of the time, meeting with prospects and donors
• Aptitude for quick analysis, interpretation and translation of information
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to manage multiple projects

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package including paid time off, volunteer time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement and annual seasonal closure.

To apply, email a letter of interest and resume to Vice President of Philanthropy Bergetta Beardsley at bbeardsley@foodbankiowa.org.

Food Bank of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer.