Head of Development (Remote)

Full-time
Position Leveling Notice : The organization intends to fill one Development leadership position at either the Director of Development or Senior Director of Development level. Hybrid Eligible - up to 3 days of remote (work from home) work available.
At the Food Bank of Northern Nevada , we believe that no one should go hungry, not today, not ever. Hunger isn't just about food; it's about dignity, opportunity, and the power of community. Every meal we provide is a step toward hope , a step toward equity , and a step toward a future where food insecurity is no longer a reality.
We are a safety- sensitive, drug free work place. *Not all positions at the Food Bank are considered Safety Sensitive, but those that are- are 100% drug free- per federal safety sensitive guidelines.
The Director of Development (DOD) plays a central role in advancing the organization's fundraising strategy and philanthropic growth. Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), the DOD helps design and implement comprehensive fundraising plans that support the organization's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.
The DOD provides direct supervision and leadership to the Donor Services and Insights Manager and two Gift Officers, ensuring a high-performing, donor-centered culture grounded in data, accountability, and exceptional stewardship. This role serves as a strategic connector across the Development Team and the broader organization, aligning fundraising efforts with programmatic impact and organizational goals. This role balances development strategy and operations (approximately 40%), team management and performance (approximately 30%) with donor portfolio management (approximately 30%).
Must maintain compliance with Feeding America standards and applicable federal/state regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work extended hours during audit season, year-end giving season (Nov-Dec), budget preparation, capital projects, and critical reporting periods.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 12 Paid Holidays per year & Generous PTO Accrual
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Education Reimbursement
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business administration, or related field required

Ability to analyze fundraising performance data and donor trends
Ability to manage donor portfolios and fundraising pipelines
Experience coordinating multiple fundraising projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience managing donor relationships and fundraising portfolios (1M-3M)
Experience supervising and coaching professional fundraisers and leading teams and team members to achieve goals
Experience using donor CRM systems and fundraising reporting tools
Experience with donor portfolio moves management
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience Strong relationship-building and donor stewardship skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Experience in annual giving, mid-level giving, events, or corporate partnerships
Familiarity with donor moves management practices
Familiarity with Northern Nevada philanthropic community preferred
Translate strategic priorities into actionable development plans across donor segments and fundraising programs.
Monitor performance against goals and adjust strategies as needed to ensure success.
Team Leadership and Management
Supervise, coach, and support the Donor Services and Insights Manager and two Giving Advisors (Gift Officers).
Establish clear expectations, performance metrics, and professional development plans for direct reports.
Support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of key donors and prospects, including managing a select portfolio of 30-50 major and mid-level donors, primarily individuals but may include some foundations and companies.
Ensure consistent, high-quality donor communications and experiences across all touchpoints.
Revenue Scope & Financial Accountability
The DOD collaborates with the CPO to develop and manage the Development Department revenue and expense budgets.
Along with the CPO and Development Team, the DOD is accountable for total annual contributed revenue performance, revenue diversification across donor segments and fundraising programs and appropriate stewardship of restricted funding.
Revenue diversification across individuals, corporations, foundations, planned giving, and events
Operations, Data, and Insights
Work closely with the Donor Services and Insights Manager to ensure strong data integrity, reporting, and analytics.
Leverage data to inform strategy, track performance, and identify growth opportunities.
Ensure effective systems and processes for gift processing, acknowledgment, and donor management.
Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy, culture, and decision-making.
Collaborate with Marketing/Communications, Programs, Finance, and Operations to align messaging, impact reporting, and donor engagement.
Represent the organization externally with donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
Passion for Food Bank of Northern Nevada's mission, vision, and goals
Exemplary relationship-building and communication skills
Results-oriented with the desire and ability to maximize fundraising activities and plan for future development needs and growth
Capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, demonstrate strong organizational skills, take initiative, and be self-motivated
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
Travel
Ability to travel within the Food Bank's 90,000-square-mile service area in northern Nevada and the eastern California Sierra to engage with donors and prospective donors, which might occasionally require overnight arrangements
Ability to travel occasionally for fundraising training and conferences
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Days and hours of work are typically 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday; however, this position requires occasional evening, weekend and on-call responsibilities.
There will be occasional overnight travel to engage with donors and attend training and conferences.

This position supervises three members of the Development Team: Donor Services and Insights Manager and two Giving Advisors (Gift Officers)
While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office setting approximately 30-50% of the time and is engaging with donors outside of the office 50-70% of the time.

Employee utilizes a computer in the performance of duties.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Food Bank of Northern Nevada complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.