Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Preferred start date is November 1, 2024.

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Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, a dynamic and much-needed nonprofit organization headquartered in Macon, Georgia, seeks a Director of Development to lead donor acquisition and fundraising for its budget to feed food-insecure individuals and families in its 24-county area.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, a dynamic and much-needed nonprofit organization in Macon, Georgia, seeks a Director of Development to lead donor acquisition and fundraising.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Appropriately represent MGCFB to donors, prospects, and the public.
• Build and cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, businesses, and the media.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding their philanthropic contributions.
• Partner with the President and CEO to establish and achieve annual SMART goals for fundraising and marketing work.
• Direct writing of grant proposals for resources needed to support or expand the impact of the organization.
• Ensure grant funds are spent in accordance with awards and accurate reports are submitted in a timely fashion.
• Manage direct mail efforts to solicit donors, ensuring accurate contact information and donor giving records are maintained.
• Lead all fundraising activities, including competition events for various professional groups.
• Lead social media posting and advertising activities to share stories about the need addressed by MGCFB and impact of the organization’s work.
• Coordinate with other MGCFB staff members to ensure that messaging and funding requests are in concert with current and future needs and capabilities of the organization.
• Ensure fundraising and advertising costs are within budgeted expense levels.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• Applicants must have five years of experience in a fundraising role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and projects to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to appropriately interact with people
• Ability and willingness to meet with donors and solicit financial gifts
• Proficiency with basic software programs such as MS Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively under periodically stressful conditions
• Good problem-solving skills
• Self motivated with the ability to interact in a team environment
• Positive and professional attitude and demeanor
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass random drug testing

Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MACON-BIBB COUNTY

Known as “The Heart of Georgia,” Macon is centrally located in Georgia on the Ocmulgee River, a major river in the city, which is on the fall line between the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau and the flat terrain of the coastal plain. Only 85 miles southeast of Atlanta, Macon has a population of 150,000 and is known for its musical heritage and many parks, tourist attractions, historic downtown, and festivals.

The city is also known for its historic district, Amerson River Park, The Allman Brothers Band Museum, Capricorn Studios and Museum, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Hay House, Museum of Arts and Sciences, and the Tubman Museum. Festivals include the Macon Film Festival, the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration, Macon Beer Festival, Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, and, of course, the International Cherry Blossom Festival which has achieved numerous regional and national awards.

Aerospace, advanced manufacturing, food processing, healthcare, professional services, and warehouse and distribution industries drive the economy in Macon-Bibb County.

Longstanding large private employers include Mercer University, GEICO’s Southeast Corporate Headquarters, YKK USA, and Norfolk Southern Railway’s Brosnan Yard. The largest hospital in Macon is the Atrium Health Navicent, including the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Macon is also home to the Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, and the Central Georgia Rehabilitation Hospital.

The Macon-Bibb County School District includes 21 elementary schools, six middle schools, six high schools, and two specialty schools enrolling 22,000 students. The Georgia Academy for the Blind is located in Macon as are six private schools and two state charter schools.