Development Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Coordinator interacts with the community with a focus in fundraising, events and food drives. As a key member of a fast-paced, and progressive, development team, the Development Coordinator supports a variety of efforts and must be comfortable working with people of all walks of life, highly organized, detail oriented, independent, and flexible. The Development Coordinator works closely under the supervision of the North Central Regional Director to meet the fundraising and community engagement goals of the region and state. Donor stewardship and customer relations are a critical focus area. The Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing resource development activities, fundraising initiatives, events, and donor interactions & relations including cultivation, recognition, solicitation and reporting.  The Development Coordinator is also responsible for facilitating individual, group and corporate involvement in The Foodbank’s mission through networking, volunteer and collaborative activities, and other communication channels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Build existing and new partnerships, both corporate and individual, throughout the North Central service area to raise critical funds. This includes, supporting the overall regional goals and efforts, however assigned.

• Actively manage the day-to-day relationships with donors and prospects through various activities including meetings, phone calls, letters, reports, email, external/internal event attendance, timely response to donor inquiries and acknowledgement of gifts.

• Maintain existing and develop new fundraising campaigns and food drives by corporate and community groups.

Coordinator is primary point person for updating, adding, and maintaining donor and prospect constituents, tracking and reporting actions within records in Raiser’s Edge.

• Project coordination that may include food and fund drives, campaigns, events, and community engagement outreach.

• Act as key spokesperson and/or represent the IFB at various community events and meetings when applicable.

• Coordinate development activities with Marketing Communication, Volunteer, and Development statewide teams and execute locally as directed. Activities include providing content for e-newsletter and other social media engagement opportunities and serving as media contact locally.

Keeps confidentiality of donors, maintains accurate customer relationship management database records and provides reports.

Provides support to the Regional Director by managing donor and community engagement, fundraising events, and local food drives.

• Develop strong relationships within the community to foster a positive image that leads companies and individuals to make The Idaho Foodbank the volunteer organization of choice. 
• Manage Volunteer Development Ambassador program with guidance of the Regional Director.
• Conduct Idaho Foodbank warehouse tours and IFB/Program presentations, as needed.
• Support Food Rescue Program in NC area by identifying new donor partner stores and maintaining current donor relations through regular store and donor visits in coordination with IFB team members.
• Provides support to Volunteer Coordinator by cultivating, recruiting, and recognizing volunteers for the North Central region.
• Responsible for weekly deposits of donations and following the cash handling procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Comfortable with gift solicitation, development and delivery of persuasive presentations, and creation of reports that may include technical information.
• Relationship management skills with preferred knowledge of North Central Idaho area.
• Preferred experience in fundraising, volunteer management, event coordination and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field preferred.
• Data entry and reporting experience with CRMs and inventory software is preferred.
• Comfortable using innovative, creative and entrepreneurial approach to overcome challenges.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively, with ability to work a diverse schedule.
• Highly effective communicator and contributor in cross-functional groups.
• Highly organized with ability to successfully multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable speaking in public and working alongside various personalities, ages, and ethnicities.
• Strong writing skills with experience in graphics being a plus
• Experience with customer/donor database management and/or Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Valid Idaho driver’s license and access to an automobile with current liability insurance required.

Safety and Compliance

• Commit to upholding policies, principles and best practices for food safety. 
• Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies and health rules, programs and procedures, and report all safety issues, incidents or accidents immediately.
• Manage repack activities in such a manner as to not create a risk to food safety, whether through product contamination, cross contact, inaccurate labeling or temperature deviations.  Ensure all volunteers are wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment for the repacking activity being conducted and adhere to all GMPs for food safety. 

Employment Requirement

Negative Drug Screen

Successful Background Clearance 

Working Conditions 

This work is performed primarily in an office environment while sitting at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. May involve periodic lifting and carrying of items that may weigh up to 50 pounds. May work outside normal working hours and drive own vehicle for various projects daily.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.

This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Organizational Culture

At The Idaho Foodbank, we live our core values of Belonging, Commitment, and Collaboration. We’re driven by our mission to nourish, educate, and advocate for food-secure communities.  We believe every team member plays a vital, daily role in our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Idaho Foodbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace. We strive to create an environment where all employees and those we serve feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our hiring and workplace practices are rooted in merit, fairness, and belonging.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.