Development Officer

Job Full Description

Position: Development Officer


Location: Texarkana, AR


Hours: M-F, full time


Pay: $45-50K Annually, DOE

The Development Officer is responsible for cultivating, maintaining, and expanding relationships that increase the resources available to the Food Bank. This position plays a key role in developing financial, in-kind, corporate, individual, media, and community partnerships that support the organization's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead staff member for sponsored events, including Taste of Texarkana, Hunger Action Month Luncheon, Wine and Jazz , and other fundraising and community events.
• Coordinate and participate in involvement in community-sponsored benefits, food drives, fundraising campaigns, and other outreach activities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with corporate partners, individual donors, community organizations, media contacts, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of corporate and individual donors using donor management software.
• Coordinate and implement donor stewardship efforts designed to strengthen existing relationships, encourage long-term engagement, and increase financial support.
• Work closely with the Executive Director to maintain the organization's website and ensure content is current, accurate, and engaging.
• Assist with planning and executing direct mail campaigns, donor communications, newsletters, and other organizational publications.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director to manage and expand presence across social media platforms, regional publications, community calendars, and other media outlets.
• Assist with developing promotional materials and communications that increase awareness of programs, events, and community impact.
• Recruit, coordinate, and communicate with volunteers for special events and on-site volunteer opportunities.
• Represent professionally at community events, meetings, networking opportunities, and other functions.
• Travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities and attend occasional regional or national meetings, conferences, and training opportunities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; 2-5 years of related experience , or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint .
• Experience with DonorPerfect or other donor management/fundraising software preferred.
• Experience with Canva, Photoshop, or other graphic design/creative software preferred.
• Experience managing social media platforms, newsletters, websites, email marketing, or other communication and marketing tools preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and events while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to communicate effectively with donors, businesses, volunteers, community leaders, and the public.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with staff and community partners.
• Professional, enthusiastic, and community-minded approach with a genuine commitment to the mission

Texarkana, AR
1125
4323 Jefferson Avenue
Texarkana, AR 71854