The Food Bank’s mission is to end hunger in San Francisco and Marin. This year, we will distribute 48 million pounds of food – enough for more than 109,000 meals each day. We partner with more than 450 organizations – including 240 neighborhood pantries – to distribute food to low-income residents of San Francisco and Marin counties. Each week, more than 147,000 people are served by our programs.

This is a mission-oriented, challenging and friendly place to work. Our success relies on the people who work for our organization. If you would like to be a part of building a community where no one suffers from hunger, please consider joining our team of talented and dedicated individuals. For more information about our organization, please visit www.sfmfoodbank.org.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Major Gifts Officer plays a critical role in developing and managing all fundraising activity for individuals contributing at least $1,000 annually, with a focus on building relationships with individuals capable of making gifts of $5,000 or more to the San Francisco and Marin Food Banks. This role is one of two Major Gifts Officer positions on the Major Gifts team. The team is supervised by the Associate Director, Leadership Gifts and supported by the Development Manager. The Major Gifts Officer is based in the Food Bank’s San Francisco office, and will travel in Marin and San Francisco counties with a special focus on cultivating and expanding the Food Bank’s major donor base in both regions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree required, plus 3-5 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven ability to close gifts at the five and six-figure level. Should have a high degree of computer literacy. Working knowledge of The Raiser’s Edge is a plus. Familiarity with the Food Bank and the San Francisco Bay Area funding community is highly desirable. Must be able to complete projects as a flexible team player in a collaborative work environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Solicit annual and incremental gifts from a portfolio of approximately 125-150 major donors and prospects, both independently and working collaboratively with other staff and volunteers.

2) Identify new prospects among existing donors and outside of the Food Bank.

3) Develop and implement strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual major donors and prospects.

4) Build, maintain and maximize relationships with major gift donors and prospects, deepening their engagement with the Food Bank.

5) Schedule, manage, and regularly attend donor meetings and host private tours of Food Bank facilities individually and in partnership with other staff.

6) Develop annual plan for donor portfolio and assignments. Monitor annual plan results and modify as necessary.

7) Develop expert familiarity with programmatic offerings; maintain current knowledge of key developments in Food Bank programming and advocacy efforts as they occur. Maintain working knowledge of programmatic priorities and funding opportunities for donors.

8) Engage Food Bank Board members in fundraising efforts, working with Executive Director, Director of Development, Associate Direct of Leadership Gifts, and appropriate Program staff.

9) Help plan and staff development events as appropriate.

10) Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1) Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus.

2) Three to five years demonstrated successful experience and effectiveness in major gifts fundraising with a focus on prospect identification, relationship building, and solicitation of large gifts.

3) Strong initiative and self-motivation, and interest in working as part of a collaborative team.

4) Outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent research skills; superior written and oral communication skills; and relevant computer skills.

5) Experience working with volunteers, Board members, and professional Program staff.

6) Flexibility regarding schedule and willingness to travel locally approximately two days a week

7) Demonstrated ability to coordinate portfolio management with additional team projects.

8) Understanding and appreciation for the Food Bank’s mission and the ability to articulate the unique aims and values of the organization to major donors and prospects.

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, life, long-term disability, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contribution. Generous holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The San Francisco -Marin Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

Major Gifts Officer Search

San Francisco Food Bank

900 Pennsylvania Avenue

San Francisco, CA94107

Fax: 415-282-1909

Email: jobs@sfmfoodbank.org (Please include “Major Gifts Officer” in the subject line of your email.)