Director of Development and Marketing

Amongst many things, AAFB operates a Statewide Emergency Food Directory connecting those experiencing hunger with local resources.

Overview of the Position

AAFB is seeking an experienced leader who can develop and guide two key strategies: an annual fundraising plan and a communications plan. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, successful fundraising experience, and statewide knowledge of Arizona philanthropic leadership, media and communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an annual fundraising plan, including securing funding from foundations, corporations and individuals to support the programs of AAFB.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing and potential donors.
• Organize a direct mail campaign to secure donations from existing and potential contributors.
• Encourage individuals and foundations to establish or contribute through endowments, trusts, bequests or designated funds. • Research and develop grant proposals to support AAFB programs.
• Manage fundraising database and constituent advocacy database.
• Coordinate with development staff at five member food banks.
• Develop and manage an annual communications plan and public relations materials, including an annual report.

• A strong commitment to AAFB’s vision and mission.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse group of people with a team approach and successful results.
• Demonstrated fundraising skills, both oral and written, with people of a variety of social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a multi-task work environment and remain focused. • Excellent organizational skills demonstrated through experience and proven abilities in funding research techniques, donor software, etc. Familiarity with Donor Perfect is preferred.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts or Science in communications, nonprofit management or other relevant field and five years of experience in a non-profit environment, with fund development for at least four of those years. CFRE preferred.