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Director of Donor Engagement

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Houston Food Bank
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Community Health
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for leading the donor engagement team to sustain and grow Houston Food Bank’s individual, foundation, corporate, and government donors. This includes overseeing the grants team as well as all events (fundraising, community, and stewardship). This role manages a portfolio of donors and prospects; formulates strategies to solicit restricted and unrestricted gifts and sponsor ships for special events, and provides oversight and support for volunteer engagement for corporate donors.

Adhere to PACT values. (

Purpose:

Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability:
Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and showing ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly.)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Collaborates with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop a vision and strategy to manage and execute all fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events.
  • Creates and maintains the Donor Engagement Team’s budget as well as tracks and reports metrics, and monitors excellence in customer service.
  • Creates monthly and annual revenue targets for team members and ensures they have a pipeline of prospects to meet those targets.
  • Oversees the grant team and provides overall strategy and support to achieve annual grant fundraising goals.
  • Coaches and guides team members to meet goals and targets.
  • Works to expand and engage HFB’s prospect pool to increase the level of both program-specific and unrestricted gifts.
  • Oversees the optimization and development of corporate volunteer relationships as well as the management of third-party events, food drives, and fund drives.
  • Works closely with program staff to understand projects in need of funding.
  • Coordinates fundraising efforts with the other development staff as needed.
  • Serves as a member of the CDO’s immediate leadership team as well as HFB’s larger director-level leadership team.
  • Stays abreast of philanthropic, economic, social, and community trends related to the Food Bank; ensures that the staff is informed of changes in trends and initiatives that might impact the organization.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Manages two (2) or more direct reports by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of employee development and perform administrative duties associated with being a people manager. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/

    Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Liberal Arts, Public Relations, Business, or a closely related field.
    • 5-10 years of fundraising experience, preferably with large events.
    • 5-10 years of management experience.
    • Budgeting experience.
    • Experience building donor relationships.
    • Experience with corporate and foundation gifts preferred.
    • Experience securing six-figure gifts preferred.
    • Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.

    Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

    • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.
    • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.

    Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.)

    • Proficient in Raiser’s Edge or a similar relationship management solution, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
    • Ability to work with a diverse…
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