Annual Giving Officer

Company: Lowcountry Food Bank
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*Ask yourself*

Do you have a heart for serving your neighbor? Are you dedicated to ensuring people have the food they need while addressing the root causes of hunger? Do you believe no one should go hungry?

Are you a strategic thinker with a big picture mentality? Are you ready to lead with your expertise and experience while continuing to learn and be curious? Do you work collaboratively and excel in a team environment?

*Want to know more? *Visit Lowcountry Food Bank's website at lowcountryfoodbank.org.

The Annual Giving Officer will manage vital fundraising functions that are crucial to the success of Lowcountry Food Bank. A key role performed by this staff person is the effective management of the food bank's direct mail program, corporate and individual relationships, email campaigns and peer-to-peer fundraising programs. Program elements include outreach and engagement of corporations, community groups, schools, and individuals; annual giving content development (themes and timelines), external marketing and communications, maintenance of event platform and customer experience on our website, analysis, and reporting of online campaigns. Plans and implements corporate engagement strategies and manages assigned relationships through a process of stewardship, cultivation, relationship building and presentation of corporate and individual partnership opportunities. The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for establishing and meeting an annual revenue target by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects to advance the mission of the organization. This person will have a portfolio of 75-100 individual and corporate partners.

The successful candidate must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience required. Three to five years-experience in fundraising, marketing and/or project management, as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

*Lowcountry Food Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid leave, 11 paid holidays, plus 401(k) with a company match of 5% at one year*.

Lowcountry Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can increase the diversity of our organization and strengthen our capacity to end hunger and fight food insecurity in the Lowcountry. We have committed to being an active listener to individuals with lived and living expertise, and we actively seek those who have experienced hunger and its root causes to join our team. Our organization is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and invite you to learn more at: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi/

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: Lowcountry Food Bank is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Lowcountry Food Bank does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday

Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
* Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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