Development Manager at REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA

Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference and skilled at building relationships that matter? The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is seeking a Development Manager to drive strategic fundraising efforts and inspire corporate partnerships that fuel our mission. As a Development Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of creating meaningful impact. You’ll manage a portfolio of approximately 50 mid-to-major corporate donors and prospects, while coaching a dynamic team of gift officers. Your leadership will ensure alignment across giving programs, foster collaboration and drive revenue growth—all to help us serve thousands of Oklahomans in need.

A Day in the Life

Portfolio & Relationship Management:

• Manage a personal portfolio of approximately 50 corporate prospects and donors, cultivating relationships for sustained funding.
• Participate in donor meetings, corporate site visits and community events to deepen engagement and visibility.
• Assist with the creation and execution of corporate sponsorship packages and partnership opportunities for events and programs.

Strategic Planning & Fundraising:

• Partner with the Director of Development to create and execute annual fundraising strategies, goals and metrics.
• Oversee strategies for employee giving campaigns, workplace engagement and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Partnership & Communication:

• Work with Marketing and Communications to ensure donor communications, stewardship and recognition align with brand messaging.
• Engage in partnership cross-departmentally with Programs, Volunteer Engagement and Finance to align impact reporting and stewardship.
• Serve as a liaison between development and other departments to ensure smooth execution of events and campaigns.
• Build internal relationships to identify new partnership opportunities and leverage organizational strengths.

Data & Performance Management:

• Track and report on team progress toward goals, ensuring data integrity and effective use of the Fundraiser Performance Management system.
• Review donor trends and campaign performance to inform strategy and improve outcomes.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility into fundraising progress.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and gift processing standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

Oversees 4 – 6 staff.

• Guide, shape and inspire divisional vision, employee engagement and effective participation in organizational planning and coordination.
• Supervise, develop, motivate and evaluate staff.
• Partner with other Food Bank departments to implement organizational priorities.
• Empower and train staff to work effectively and respectfully with donors.

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