Planning architect

This is a pivotal moment for United Food Bank. As we prepare for our next phase of growth—including an upcoming capital campaign—we’re seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join our fundraising team.

At United Food Bank, philanthropy is rooted in partnership and long-term impact. The ideal candidate for this role is a thoughtful, strategic fundraiser who excels at building trust and engaging donors who want to make a lasting difference. This role focuses on securing individual gifts of $5,000+ and advancing donor relationships using a structured moves-management approach. Responsibilities include developing individualized donor strategies, conducting donor meetings, preparing proposals and related materials, and documenting all activity in the CRM. The Philanthropy Officer serves as a subject matter expert in common charitable giving methods and proactively shares giving opportunities with donors as part of relationship-based conversations that deepen their engagement with our mission.

Conduct regular in-person and virtual meetings to deepen relationships and understand donor interests.

Prepare personalized proposals, impact reports, and related materials to support gift requests.

Gifts of stock or appreciated assets

Ensure timely fulfillment of stewardship activities, donor recognition, and follow-up commitments.

Participate in mission-related experiences and tours to connect donors with the impact of United Food Bank.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions, strategies, and revenue projections in the CRM.

Use data to evaluate portfolio performance and support planning and forecasting.

Participate in regular portfolio and pipeline review processes.

Passion for alleviating hunger and serving the community

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage donors with professionalism and discretion.

Experience using a CRM system (e.g., Salesforce) to track outreach and engagement

Availability and willingness to attend evening or weekend events when needed

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and perform repetitive motions with a mouse and keyboard

Ability to travel (locally) up to 5% a year for off-site meetings and events

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