The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is an exciting, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Our vision: No one goes hungry, our Mission: Nourish people. Build solutions. Empower communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are known for our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun!
The Development Officer plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission by managing a portfolio of individual donors giving $5,000+ annually. This position focuses on building and deepening relationships with individual supporters, with an emphasis on strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
This frontline fundraising role is ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven professional who thrives in a performance-based culture and is motivated by impact. In addition to portfolio management, the Development Officer supports the engagement of a Regional Council of high-level community volunteers, helping connect them to the Food Bank’s mission and fundraising priorities.
As part of a high-performing team committed to fundraising excellence, this role directly contributes to revenue growth and long-term donor pipeline development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Major Gifts Fundraising (80%)
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 individual donors and prospects with the capacity to give $5,000+ annually.
- Develop and execute tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to grow relationships and increase giving.
- Conduct personal donor visits, prepare customized proposals and communications, and track outcomes.
- Collaborate with senior leadership, program staff, and volunteers to deepen donor engagement.
- Maintain accurate and timely donor records in Raiser’s Edge NXT and meet or exceed quarterly performance metrics.
Collaboration & Organizational Support (20%)
- Support the engagement of the Regional Council in collaboration with the Director of Development, including meeting preparation, follow-up, and coordinating occasional involvement in donor cultivation activities.
- Partner with the Annual Fund, Philanthropy Operations, and Corporate and Foundation teams to deliver coordinated and impactful donor experiences.
- Participate in development team meetings, strategic planning sessions, and Food Bank events.
- Assist with campaign efforts, regional engagement opportunities, and other fundraising initiatives as needed.
KEY SUCCESS METRICS
- Number and quality of donor engagements (visits, calls, personalized touches)
- Total dollars solicited and secured from assigned portfolio
- Donor retention and upgrade rates
- Regional Council engagement and participation
- Contribution to overall fundraising goals and donor experience metrics
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, relationship management, or community engagement; major gift experience preferred
- Proven ability to manage a portfolio and secure gifts of $5,000+
- Experience working with high-level volunteers or advisory groups a plus
Benefits For You
We help YOU thrive. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to help deliver on our work to Nourish People, Build Solutions, and Empower Communities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Health Spending Accounts + Employer Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time off: including Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time
- 403(b) with 5% Match after 90 days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 100% Employer paid STD and LTD Insurance
- 100% Employer paid Group Life Insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Accident and Critical Illness
- Business Travel mileage reimbursement
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not regard race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or any protected class characteristic when seeking to hire. This practice, in addition to hiring, applies to our recruiting, training, transfers, promotions, job benefits, pay, dismissal practices, social and recreational activities, and any other term or condition of employment.
We care about our employees, our candidates, and our community.
As such, please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
