The Director of Development (DD) will join BACC/ABFP at an exciting time in the organization’s development. It has a strong and growing reputation as a welcoming place that actively “walks the talk” in pursuit of its progressive values and social justice. Church membership has tripled in the last four years, signaling increased interest in its work and belief in its leadership. The team is innovative and responsive to community needs – in just the last few years, they have tripled weekly meal service and added outdoor lockers, a port-a-potty, and a community fridge to the premises that enable continued support to community members when the church is closed. These innovations – and the funding to support and sustain them – are necessary, as there is a growing need in the community for the services ABFP provides. The Development Director will help shape the organization’s future direction by overseeing all fundraising activities for the food pantry and church. She/He/They will create and execute a well-rounded, strategic plan for fundraising with a particular focus on individuals/major gifts, foundations, and corporations. She/He/They will have a strong foundation from which to build, including: ● An active volunteer Grants Committee who adds capacity and support to proposals and reports ● A dedicated Fundraising Events Committee that organizes 2-3 events that bring in new donors and dollars each year ● A mission-driven staff who are experts in their work and happily support each other’s work when it spikes and more hands are necessary ● Existing, long-standing relationships with local foundations and corporations ● Board, Executive, and Food Pantry leadership who are respected in the community, ready to engage, and committed to the success of fundraising efforts
