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Director of Development

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Amy at aallison@missoulafoodbank.org. This position will remain open until filled. Cover letters can be a unique way to show motivation for applying for the role and provide insight on culture add and soft skills not apparent in the resume. We encourage applicants to be themselves in the cover letter and are flexible about its format. We will not consider applications without some form of cover letter. We will ask for 3 reliable references to be emailed or turned in physically from our top candidates upon first interview, and will contact references during the final stages of interview process for final candidate(s)

ABOUT MFB&CC

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center’s (MFB&CC) mission is to lead the movement to end hunger through advocacy, volunteerism, and healthy food for all. We nourish community.

We are a private, non-profit organization with a 42-year history of filling the hunger gap in Missoula County. In 2023, we served 1 in 5 people countywide. MFB&CC pursues our mission through direct nutrition programs and through advocacy efforts that impact the upstream causal issues of food insecurity. We have been carrying out this model of service since 1982 and take tremendous pride in the diverse network of support that keeps our community nourished, our food service programs effective, and our organization healthy.

Missoula Food Bank & Community Center is an anti-racist, LGBTQ2S+ ally organization. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other people of historically excluded identities. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. We are committed to nurturing diverse leadership within a diverse network, so if you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to accomplish the job, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS

Top candidates will be called for an interview within 4 business days of the application deadline. Top candidates will complete a 1-2 hour interview and may be contacted for a secondary follow-up interview if necessary. A decision will be made within 1 week of interviewing the final candidate for the final time. References will be required to be provided upon first interview and may be contacted upon completion of first interview.

Position Type: Exempt

Salary Base: $65,520 Annually. MFB&CC utilizes a compensation plan that ensures equitable, competitive, and transparent compensation. We begin with the base wage above and then factor in your skills, experience and education to calculate your final wage.

Hours: The hours for this position will generally be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Flexibility for evening and weekend hours will be required. The Development Director attends the monthly MFB&CC Board of Directors meeting and there are at least 3 weekend events per year, and, depending on the time of year, 1 to 4 evening events per month.

Benefits: Paid holiday, medical, and vacation leave. Begin accruing immediately and are able to access them at three months. Health, vision and dental insurance after one month. Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account contribution after one month. Short term disability after one month. Retirement benefits after six months. Access to Employee Assistance Program immediately.

Position Overview: The Development Director is responsible for MFB&CC’s fundraising work, and supervises development, marketing, and events staff. Weekend and evening work is occasionally required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.

At least three years of experience in non-profit development or other financial resourcing required.

At least five years of experience in a senior management position with supervisory responsibilities in a non-profit organization or closely related direct-service operation required.

Or a suitable combination of education and experience.

Experience with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) helpful.

Other requirements include:

Works collaboratively as part of the Directors Team, contributing to high-level organizational decision making.

Provides leadership in implementing MFB&CC’s Strategic Plan as approved by the Board of Directors.

Develop a deep knowledge around the issue of food security, including safety-net programs, causal issues of food insecurity, and local and national statistics.

Attaining deep understanding of MFB&CC programs by actively participating in direct service efforts.

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people including other staff, volunteers, customers, donors, social service agencies, businesses and the general public. Communication skills include but are not limited to:

Active listening skills with the ability to be reflective and clear in responding to a wide range of situations.

Maintaining and communicating professional boundaries in an empathetic way.

Leading and managing people with clear direction and kind instruction.

Public speaking and presenting

Creating and editing mission-centric publications.

Demonstrated organizational skills and detail oriented to support the balance of a wide range of tasks and responsibilities including multi-tasking, prioritizing and delegating tasks as necessary.

Be self-motivated, self-directed, and take initiative in performing a wide variety of tasks in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

Proficiency in the operation of common computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, as well as the ability to maintain databases and learn new applications as necessary.

Exercise safe workplace policies and procedures and effectively communicate adherence of policies to volunteers and other staff.

Specific Job Requirements:

Development

Responsible for MFB&CC’s annual fundraising strategy, generating $3.5 million in operational support through diverse sources including individual donors, corporate sponsorships, and grant funding.

With the Executive Director, deepens relationships with Missoula Food Bank & Community Center donors, and cultivates new individual and corporate donors.

With staff support, maintain donor stewardship practices, including one-on-one meetings, individualized connections, and other engagement work.

With staff support, maintains donor CRM and ensures appropriate acknowledgement of gifts including written thanks, announcement, or public relations.

Manages a strong and meaningful asset-based marketing program.

Responsible for the success of annual events including Missoula Under Construction, Candemonium, Empty Bowls Full Souls, Can the Cats, and the Holiday Drive.

Represents Missoula Food Bank & Community Center with the media, in the public, and on other occasions in absence of the Executive Director.

Responsible for MFB&CC’s outreach collateral and messaging including newsletters, appeals, and earned media.

Contributes to budget development and accountability. Part of the Director’s team, contributing to high-level decision-making and responsible for strategic direction of the financial sustainability of the organization.

Supervision