Development Associate

Feed More collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need. With a service area that stretches across 34 cities and counties, our comprehensive programs and Agency Network are dedicated to providing our communities with access to quality food and healthy meals year round.

With the help of over 100 employees, close to 300 members of Feed More’s Agency Network and around 200 volunteers a day, Feed More is able to carry out its mission of fighting hunger throughout Central Virginia. Feed More is a proud member of Feeding America and Meals on Wheels America.

At Feed More, we want everyone to have a seat at the table.  We envision our table as a lively gathering of wonderfully, unique individuals where differences are encouraged and appreciated. And, of course, our table is full of good, nutritious food.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy is both the right thing to do, and a compelling business rationale. Feed More recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage and our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. That’s why Feed More is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest talent.

The Development Associate plays a vital role in cultivating donor relationships, supporting team initiatives, and ensuring efficient stewardship efforts. This position focuses on strengthening donor engagement and fostering collaboration to advance the organization’s fundraising goals.

Development

Senior Manager of Development

Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

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• Donor Relationships and Stewardship:
• Build and strengthen relationships with individual donors by providing personalized stewardship, including thank-you calls, impact updates, and tailored recognition.
• Support donor cultivation efforts by scheduling and preparing materials for donor meetings and outreach.
• Develop stewardship materials such as leadership donor newsletters and emails, program updates, and event follow-ups in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Team Collaboration:
• Assist Development Team with stewardship activities, meeting preparation, and donor research and cultivation efforts
• Serve as a backup for the Development Assistant to ensure timely gift entry, acknowledgements, and reporting
• Work with the marketing team to align donor communications with broader organizational messaging and campaigns.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for the development team, including managing meeting schedules, preparing agendas, and tracking action items and other administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with the volunteer team to deepen and broaden volunteer efforts for the Development department including large group activities and a summer intern
• Support for Fundraising Events:
• Assist in planning and executing donor engagement events, including appreciation events, small receptions, and on-site visits.
• Manage event-related tasks such as coordinating logistics and RSVPs, preparing donor profiles, and ensuring donor recognition at events.
• Coordinate with the volunteer team to deepen and broaden volunteer efforts for the Development department including large group activities and a summer intern

• General Duties

• Collaborate with all Feed More staff to help build collegial working relationships among all who work, volunteer, and receive services from the organization
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with colleagues within Development and throughout Feed More
• Exhibit Feed More’s values of Stewardship, Passion, Respect, and Well-being in all aspects of the incumbent’s activity
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Minimum of 2 years prior work experience, preferably in nonprofit development or marketing, or a combination of education and experience that will provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.  Experience with Blackbaud’s RENXT is preferred
• Strong customer service experience
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Data analysis skills are preferred
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving skills
• Strong collaborator
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and personalities
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, show initiative, flexibility, work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadlines

• Experience in non-profit organizations.
• Proficiency in networking and relationship building.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

In addition to competitive wages, we’re proud to offer full-time employees comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays and more.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter by January 16, 2025. We kindly request no phone inquiries.

Feed More, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.