Job Description

Job Title: Development Director

Company: River Bend Food Bank

Location: Davenport, IA

Salary: $78,000 - $90,000

SUMMARY

The Development Director is a key leadership position responsible for developing and executing the strategic vision for all fundraising and philanthropic initiatives of River Bend Food Bank (RBFB). The Development Director oversees donor relations, major gifts, grants, corporate and foundation giving, and events. The Development Director plays a critical role in ensuring long-term financial sustainability and raising the necessary resources to advance the mission of ending hunger in the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Fundraising

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy and budget that includes individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and grants.
• Lead and grow a high-performing development team; set performance goals and metrics aligned with organizational priorities.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, philanthropic partners, and community stakeholders.
• Partner with Vice President to identify, solicit, and close significant funding opportunities.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Oversee a donor-centric culture across the organization, ensuring personalized engagement, recognition, and retention.
• Manage a portfolio of high-level donors and prospects, conducting face-to-face visits and personalized communications.

Grants & Corporate Partnerships

• Supervise the identification, writing, and reporting of foundation and government grants.
• Cultivate corporate relationships that result in sponsorships, volunteer engagement, and in-kind support.

Events & Campaigns

• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and capital campaigns.
• Ensure alignment of events with organizational goals and branding.

Collaboration & Management

• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President and collaborate with peers on cross-departmental initiatives.
• Provide regular reports for the Executive Team, as requested.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a mission-driven, results-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible development experience in a nonprofit setting, preferably in hunger relief or human services.
• Proven track record of success in major gift solicitation and donor stewardship.
• Strong leadership, management, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising CRM systems and donor analytics.
• Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day development operations.
• Ability to travel throughout the Food Bank’s service area as needed, with occasional out of town and overnight travel required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as needed, occasionally outside of regular business hours for special events and to support fundraising efforts.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background investigation and credit check.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Mission-Driven and Values-Oriented
• Strategic Thinking and Innovation
• Relationship Building and Donor-Centered Focus
• Results-Driven with High Integrity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel and speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to regularly read from a computer or electronic device, and to frequently operate a motor vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions during work-related travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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