Embark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state.

Logistics & Work Environment: This full-time position is primarily based in an office environment, with required travel to our Columbia, and Greenville locations. It involves working within the community and meeting with local businesses and organizations. Regardless of location, the role includes exposure to varying temperatures, including freezer environments and outdoor weather conditions. Standard hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week, though occasional response to organizational needs outside of regular hours may be necessary.

A Day in the Life: The Director of Resource Development is responsible for managing the Philanthropic Giving Team, and Advocacy Team. They will be responsible for overseeing identification and qualification and management of all donor-driven monetary gifts to Harvest Hope. The position will manage a high-net-worth individual giving portfolio. Duties include, but are not limited to, personal meetings, tours, donor engagement events, mentoring, research, and other methods of cultivation. This position must understand the entire flow of Harvest Hope Food Bank. They must have experience in running an organization with multiple fund development lines working with multiple programs. This position will oversee multiple fund development departments throughout the organization. This position manages all metric driven reporting including cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, closed gifts, portfolio management and other metrics as assigned. The Director of Resource Development is a key component of the Philanthropy Leadership Team and will provide projections and insights into divisional strategic planning. This position will mentor other team members and provide the necessary leadership and training to facilitate growth in their performance and in the company. The Director of Resource Development is an expert at time and attention management of themselves and their team. They must have a high level of attention to detail and the ability to give accurate and concise reporting to the Vice President of Resource Development & Advancement and Executive Team. This position will manage multiple lines of direct report simultaneously while constantly look for inefficiencies, waste, unintended outcomes and always meeting established metrics. Develop and manage qualification of identified prospective and current donors. Create and manage fund development processes and procedures for all lines of philanthropic revenue. Creates individual goals for each team member on their team based on financial goals and donor portfolios. Oversees organization and implementation of fundraising opportunities and events for the organization. Operationalizes, Implements, tracks, and follows up on annual, sponsorships, planned giving, other giving campaigns, and other department initiatives. Solicits high-net-worth potential and current donors to nurture their interest in Harvest Hope. Oversees the timely dispatch of acknowledgement letters for financial and in-kind donations. Manages monthly reporting and financial recording with the Finance Department for board reports and audits. Maintains master calendar for philanthropic giving work and manage adherence to its tasks and timeline while balancing production and process metrics. Organizes and manages leadership, empowering solution-focused vision for the Harvest Hope philanthropic gifts team to meet their fundraising and development systems goals and targets and professional objectives. Cooperatively lead the development of the annual fundraising strategy, work plans, and targets for the gift team and the organization. Operationalize grant vetting process. Passionately represents Harvest Hope Food Bank's mission, programs, and message with stakeholders and actively networks within the community to activate support behind our mission. Serves as a community ambassador/spokesperson as needed. Other duties as assigned.

To Qualify for this Position, you must have: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related study. Ten or more years of experience working in nonprofit development or Executive Role. Demonstrated experience in cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of six and seven-figure gifts. Self-starter, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communications, interpersonal and customer service skills; comfortable with public speaking. Ability to manage a team of individuals to meet company goals. Must be able to clearly articulate HHFB's mission. Ability to relate effectively and professionally with other staff, volunteers, agency representatives and the public. Thrive We offer competitive pay ranging from $90,000 - 95,000 annually, equal with experience and qualifications. SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams' professional and personal growth and well-being. Full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey. A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates empower each other. Generous Total Rewards Plan - comprising health, finance, and wealth work/life balance. 13 Paid Holidays Paid Annual Leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn.