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Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. · 1 day ago

Chief Development Officer

Lafayette, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Food Finders Food Bank is seeking a visionary Chief Development Officer to join their executive team and amplify efforts to nourish neighbors and empower communities. The CDO will spearhead fundraising and marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and operational capacity while mentoring the development team and fostering community engagement.

CharityNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Diane Lohmeyer, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Design and lead a comprehensive development strategy that advances Food Finders Food Bank’s mission and long-term vision

Translate organization priorities into clear, measurable fundraising and engagement goals, ensuring development, marketing, and communications efforts are cohesive, data-informed, and positioned for sustainable growth

Oversee all fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual campaigns, grants, planned giving, and signature events

Cultivate and steward authentic, long-term relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community leaders

Guide strategic marketing and external relations efforts that elevate Food Finders Food Bank’s visibility

Represent Food Finders at community events, media opportunities, and key stakeholder engagements to strengthen awareness and trust

Lead the planning and execution of outreach events that build community connections while advancing fundraising goals

Mentor, support, and inspire the development team fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and shared purpose

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipMajor gift cultivationTeam supervisionNonprofit managementFundraising tools proficiencyStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or related field

Minimum of 10 + years of progressive fundraising leadership, with demonstrated success in major gift cultivation and development strategy

At least 10 + years of leadership experience, including team supervision and working with boards and external partners

Proficiency with fundraising tools, systems and metrics-driven development planning

A deep commitment to Food Finders' mission and the urgency of addressing food insecurity

Proven ability to build and steward meaningful relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders

A track record of success in nonprofit fundraising, securing major gifts, institutional giving, comprehensive campaigns and experience managing annual fundraising goals of $8 million or more

Proven experience leading and motivating high-performing teams and working with executive leadership and board members

Strong strategic thinking, compelling communication, motivation, and relationship building skills

Company

Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.

Since 1981, Food Finders Food Bank has been a critical component of the welfare of Tippecanoe and 15 surrounding counties, providing food to 120 Partner Agencies, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger related issues.

Founded in 1981

Lafayette, Indiana, USA

11-50 employees