Overview

Job Overview

Feeding Indiana’s Hungry is a 501(c)3 Partner State Association of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Feeding Indiana’s Hungry eleven member food banks serve all 92 Indiana counties in partnership with a network of roughly 1,400 local food pantries and shelters.

In partnership with the Executive Director, the Development Manager has a key role in grant writing, administration and reporting. Primary responsibilities include budgeting, securing and administering revenue resources for the organization, including donor management and development. This role is a strategic partner in both discovering and maximizing various sources of funding.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Collaborate with Executive Director and board development committee as well as other key partners to research, identify, and prioritize potential funding opportunities;

· Work with Executive Director to set annual fundraising goals, and develop strategies for meeting those goals through retention of existing donors, and development of new sources;

· Conduct outreach to potential funders and manage relationships in service to annual fundraising goal;

· Develop and foster relationships with public and private grant makers;

· Collaborate with Marketing & Communications contractors to create compelling fundraising materials particularly for non-traditional revenue generation;

· Draft and edit high-quality, compelling letters of inquiry and grant proposals;

· Contribute to strategy and planning meetings;

· Maintain detailed grants calendar and accurate records in shared systems, including donor management, grant tracking and reporting software;

· Work closely with the Feeding Indiana’s Hungry staff to co-lead grant reporting;

· Ensure compliance with all funder guidelines in grant submission and reporting;

· Research, collect data and study findings to support grant proposals;

· Cultivate productive working relationships with colleagues from all initiatives and departments, especially as related to the roles of other teams in the grants process;

· Provide writing support for other development efforts, including acknowledgements, stewardship, cultivation and funding requests as needed;

· Represent Feeding Indiana’s Hungry at sponsored events;

· Organize and lead fundraising events for Feeding Indiana’s Hungry;

· Assist Executive Director with day to day finance and bookkeeping tasks

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, and Training

· 5-7 years of fundraising experience;

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, or a related field preferred;

· Strong grant writing experience- including foundation and government grants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Excellent interpersonal communication skill, in particular, the ability to understand and organize detailed information;

· Knowledge and able to apply fundraising best practices in a not-for-profit environment;

· Working knowledge of prospect cultivation and solicitation process;

· Event planning;

· Strong project management and problem-solving skills;

· Ability to adapt to different work styles and behaviors;

· Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft tools, use of spreadsheets and fundraising database/software programs;

· Ability to travel ~10%;

· Accurate and efficient data entry skills;

· Strong attention to detail;

· Handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines;

· Work independently as well as a member of a group team;

· Handle confidential information;

· Ability to operate standard office equipment (machines, tools, and devices) used in performing only the essential function include computer and related equipment, calculator, photocopier, and telephone;

· Proven excellence in organizational and planning skills; problem solving skills.

Desired Attributes and Behaviors

· Desire and passion in working with a mission-driven organization related to Indiana’s children and families;

· Commitment to the mission of ending hunger through advocacy and resource development;

· Self-driven learner with the ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks ahead;

· Comfort being managed remotely, reporting to multiple stakeholders, and collaborating remotely across departments and teams;

· Willingness to work occasional flexible hours;

· Ability to work in a hybrid remote environment;

· Self-starter who is able to handle a wide range of tasks and work independently;

· Flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism;

· Comfortable managing a certain level of ambiguity and uncertainty.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46240

Tagged as: MID LEVEL, SENIOR LEVEL

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