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Vice President of Philanthropy   -   Outreach and Advocacy Manager

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Vice President of Philanthropy
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Supervisor: President & Chief Executive Officer
Appraiser: President & Chief Executive Officer
Salary: From $55,000 DOE

Objective of Job:

Secure and expand financial and food support for The Idaho Foodbank through development of a robust major gifts / planned giving program, overseeing external communications, food sourcing and purchasing, special events, volunteer engagement, grant development and direct response marketing. Serve as a key member of the Foodbank senior management team to move the agency toward identified board outcomes. The Philanthropy department is ultimately responsible and accountable for the acquisition of contributed resources necessary to support the majority of The Idaho Foodbank’s budgetary, food, and grocery product needs. Through the provision and management of multiple food and fund development strategies, creation of strong supportive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and engagement of Idahoans in the efforts to eliminate hunger, the Vice President of Philanthropy will lead the Philanthropy team to achievement of annual and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree preferred and a minimum of five to eight years’ as a senior fundraising professional.
• CFRE Certification desired
• Proven leadership abilities to effectively fund raise and generate necessary support through implementation of a comprehensive fund development strategy
• Demonstrated effectiveness and success in corporate and individual major gifts fundraising.
• Extensive experience cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors and prospects, leading to solicitation of significant gifts, including deferred, life income, and estate gifts.
• Experience designing and overseeing private cultivation and stewardship events in support of major and planned gift programs.
• Skilled at budget development and monitoring.
• Outstanding verbal, writing, editing and computer skills (Microsoft products) and experience working with Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software required.
• Ability to interact professionally and credibly with business and foundation leaders and high net worth individuals.
• Ability to represent the Foodbank in senior level meetings and to be an effective ambassador for its mission and programs.
• A skilled manager who is able to lead, coach, train and mentor the philanthropy team
• Demonstrated strong analysis skills, strategic thinking and planning, goal orientation, motivated, team focused and communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Committed and enthusiastic about organizational mission of ending hunger in Idaho.
• Demonstrated delivery of legendary customer service to all.
• Knowledge of legislation affecting not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience engaging a board of directors in major giving.
• Idaho driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with people of diverse interests and backgrounds
  Essential Functions:
   

Essential Functions:

The Vice President of Philanthropy will supervise a staff of twelve whose focus is on generating the food, funds, public engagement and messaging critical to addressing the mission of The Idaho Foodbank. S/he is responsible for providing the senior leadership for all philanthropy activities including:

1. Establish and implement both an annual outcome-oriented philanthropy work plan as well as long-term goals, strategies and activities for delivering on the Foodbank strategic plan.
2. Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward and expand upon relationships with major individual donors, foundations and corporations.
3. Provide leadership, direction and management for the Philanthropy team and the organization, creating a professional environment tied to the values, vision, mission and strategic outcomes of the Foodbank.
4. Identify, track, and deliver on benchmarks for food and fund generation.
5. Produce reports to track progress against goals and benchmarks to support the case for food and fund donor engagement and investment.
6. Identify, cultivate, solicit and expand the number of major and planned-giving prospects and donors.
7. Work collaboratively on fundraising throughout the entire agency including with board members and other volunteers to define priorities and articulate messages to donors.
8. Oversee and assess cultivation events and opportunities to deepen relationships and enhance engagement of people within The Idaho Foodbank donor base.
9. Create relevant development tools including materials, correspondence and related copy for use in print and on-line.
10. Work collaboratively to create a comprehensive communications strategy that supports overall philanthropy goals designed to advance programs and priorities of the Foodbank.
11. Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to create and implement a major gifts plan for The Idaho Foodbank which increases revenues and supports the strategic direction in accordance with ethical fundraising principles
12. Monitor trends in the state and region and adapt fundraising strategies as necessary;
13. Oversee the training, managing, mentoring, and development of staff, building an outstanding, high-performing team.
14. Responsible for the monitoring and performance evaluation of staff within the Philanthropy department in consultation with Human Resources.
15. Other duties as assigned by CEO.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, nor a binding contract of any kind.

Outreach and Advocacy Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Supervisor: Vice-President of Operations
Appraiser: Vice-President of Operations
Salary: From $31,000 DOE

Job Qualifications:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the area of social services
• Proven competencies in Microsoft Office products, including internet
• Have a valid driver’s license and access to an automobile with current insurance on the automobile
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
• Experience in preparation of newsletters and brochures or other internal and external documents.
• Must have skills at facilitation of meetings.
• Experience at data collection and analysis desired
• Must be strong independent worker
• Be sensitive to the needs of low-income people
• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Have a clean, neat appearance

AGENCY OUTREACH:

1. Working through Agency Support Services Specialist develop and identify potential agencies in service area that could benefit from relationship with The Idaho Foodbank.
2. Develop and maintain agency recruitment/retention program consistent with Foodbank strategic plan to assure service area wide network of food assistance.
3. Implement strategies to assure equity in access for individuals in need of food assistance throughout service area.
4. Develop and implement a capacity measurement tool for partner agencies.

AGENCY INTAKE:

1. Maintain agency application, memo of agreement and any other mutual agreements between The Idaho Foodbank and member agencies assuring compliance with Foodbank procedures and America’s Second Harvest standards
2. Oversee the screening of prospective agencies
3. Assure that initial on-site visits are conducted for all prospective agencies.
4. Assure compliance with all documentation requirements
5. Develop and implement a program of orientation for new agencies to Foodbank; including ordering procedures, picking up product, training programs, etc.
6. Maintain agency files in prescribed methods

AGENCY MONITORING:

1. Oversee the timely monitoring of member agencies utilizing approved methods
2. Maintain comprehensive agency files of monitor visits
3. Assist agencies in development and implementation of corrective actions when found to be operating in violation of Foodbank policy, America’s Second Harvest operating standards or Internal Revenue Service guidelines on the handling of donated product.
4. Oversee implementation of policy for member agencies.

AGENCY RETENTION:

1. Develop and maintain a monthly newsletter to member agencies providing helpful information from various sources, product, schedule or policy changes, and other pertinent information
2. Assist agencies in articulating the kinds of services and standards they want from The Idaho Foodbank.
3. Assist in the appropriate Foodbank implementation of member agency driven changes
4. Survey agencies to comply with grants and assure highest levels of customer service.
5. Through direct involvement of member agencies, identify agency training needs and develop programs to address them
6. Foster cooperative relationships between agencies and The Idaho Foodbank
7. Develop and maintain grievance procedure for member agencies.
8. Assist member agencies in developing and maintaining appropriate food recipient qualification records
9. Implement Knowledge Management system to assure best practices with partner agencies.
10. Develop and implement methods to identify and reward best practices in service.

DISTRIBUTION:

1. Implement strategies for member agencies to assure equity in access to Foodbank products throughout service area
2. Develop, in conjunction with other Foodbank staff, methods to assist agencies in meeting their critical food needs through purchase and donation programs
3. Work closely with distribution services to develop positive relationships and understand the varied needs of member agencies
4. Provide input on policies related to agency/warehouse safety, distribution, product transfers, appointment times, etc.
5. Assist in review and development of alternative distribution methods to enhance efficiencies and product diversity for member agencies.
6. Implement procedures to assure product security including product misuse and agency representative identification systems
7. Implement procedures to address product misuse; including bartering and selling of donated product.
8. Establish monthly distribution program using Mobile Pantry or other models to conduct direct distribution to people in need.
9. Assist agencies in the timely payment of fees

OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY:

1. Assure the development and implementation of a county level gap analysis to create a thorough understanding of food security issues facing Idahoans across the state.
2. Work with Foodbank staff members, community leaders and others to create strategies to assure monthly access to distributed food for food insecure families and individuals.
3. Develop localized lists of food stamp offices and assure the distribution of materials to food recipients through various food distribution models.
4. Work collaboratively to create partnerships and strategies that will increase food stamp participation rates 5% annually.
5. Serve as Foodbank representative to Idaho Interfaith Roundtable Against Hunger, Hunger Relief Task Force and other groups focused on increasing access to food for food insecure Idahoans.
6. Develop strategies and materials to create greater awareness of hunger issues in Idaho for elected officials at all levels.
7. Conduct outreach activities across entire service area to foster understanding of Foodbank, enhance cooperation between local agencies and improve services to low income people.

LIAISON:

1. Maintain and internally distribute current list of food distribution sites, including hours and days of operation, contact person, location, special circumstances, etc.
2. Implement procedures to terminate Foodbank relationship with inactive agencies.
3. Assist agencies in maintaining the most current resource information possible to assist their clientele.
4. Provide data collection and analysis to assist in preparation of Foodbank grants.
5. Serve as “voice” for agency needs among staff of Foodbank.
6. Maintain list of groups throughout service area that glean surplus agricultural product.