Research and Development Director jobs in Pueblo, CO

Description

Care and Share exists to ensure that the one in nine Southern Coloradans at risk of hunger have access to healthy and nutritious food to thrive. We know that children without adequate access to food cannot develop successfully, families cannot plan for their future, and seniors find it more difficult to remain independent.

At Care and Share Food Bank, we change lives one meal at a time. It's more than a job title. When you join our team, you contribute to a cause you believe in and help us transform lives for the better.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to connect and engage the community with Care and Share.  Prospects, cultivates, and stewards relationships with potential and long-term supporters.  Administers Care and Share events and campaigns, educating the community and seeking participation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identifies potential partners (i.e., donors, volunteers, schools, businesses, community groups, community leaders, and other non-profits) that have the potential to further our mission.
• Connects with potential and existing partners to develop and deepen relationships.  Schedules visits, tours, social engagements, and meetings to enhance interest and seek alignment with Care and Share's mission.
• Develops and implements a strategic stewardship plan to express gratitude and keep potential partners abreast of Care and Share's activities.
• Takes a lead role in fundraising events in the community.  Collaborates with the Development team to ensure successful outcomes for all fundraising events and campaigns.
• Seeks out collaborative community networking events.  Represents Care and Share and educates community members about its programs and services.
• Engages in grant prospecting, outreach, grant writing, and reporting as able for the community.
• Serves as the point of contact for applicable grants and manages reporting and application deadlines.  Informs the Grants Manager of active grants and collaborates as needed.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on the designated community.  Represents the location to the Executive Leadership Team.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Proficient to intermediate with Raiser's Edge or a similar platform preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and trust quickly while maintaining integrity and ethics.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Must be comfortable asking for large and small donations.
• Must have strong connections and familiarity with the local community.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience with community engagement.
• Fundraising experience is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer mixed with periods of time traveling and meeting with people.
• Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. 

Travel Requirements:

• Must have valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance that meets Colorado's minimum standards.
• Extensive travel throughout Pueblo is required.  Some travel throughout Southern Colorado, including regular visits to Colorado Springs, is also required.

Remote Capability: Minimal

Additional Information:

This exempt, full-time position will be reporting to the CEO and is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-paid Life/Disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan matching

The starting wage for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 annually.

Care and Share is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent and foster an environment where the unique skills, capabilities, viewpoints, and dissenting opinions of all employees are valued – enhancing empathy creativity, and innovation. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.