Position:

Development Officer Location:

Texarkana, AR Hours:

M-F, full time

Pay:

$45-50K Annually, DOE The Development Officer is responsible for cultivating, maintaining, and expanding relationships that increase the resources available to the Food Bank. This position plays a key role in developing financial, in-kind, corporate, individual, media, and community partnerships that support the organization's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as the lead staff member for sponsored events, including Taste of Texarkana, Hunger Action Month Luncheon, Wine and Jazz , and other fundraising and community events. Coordinate and participate in involvement in community-sponsored benefits, food drives, fundraising campaigns, and other outreach activities. Develop and maintain positive relationships with corporate partners, individual donors, community organizations, media contacts, and other stakeholders. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of corporate and individual donors using donor management software. Coordinate and implement donor stewardship efforts designed to strengthen existing relationships, encourage long-term engagement, and increase financial support. Work closely with the Executive Director to maintain the organization's website and ensure content is current, accurate, and engaging. Assist with planning and executing direct mail campaigns, donor communications, newsletters, and other organizational publications. Coordinate with the Executive Director to manage and expand presence across social media platforms, regional publications, community calendars, and other media outlets. Assist with developing promotional materials and communications that increase awareness of programs, events, and community impact. Recruit, coordinate, and communicate with volunteers for special events and on-site volunteer opportunities. Represent professionally at community events, meetings, networking opportunities, and other functions. Travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities and attend occasional regional or national meetings, conferences, and training opportunities. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director. Qualifications & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred; 2-5 years of related experience , or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint . Experience with DonorPerfect or other donor management/fundraising software preferred. Experience with Canva, Photoshop, or other graphic design/creative software preferred. Experience managing social media platforms, newsletters, websites, email marketing, or other communication and marketing tools preferred. Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and events while maintaining attention to detail. Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to communicate effectively with donors, businesses, volunteers, community leaders, and the public. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with staff and community partners. Professional, enthusiastic, and community-minded approach with a genuine commitment to the mission

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Marketing:

5 years (Required)

Microsoft Office:

3 years (Required)

Canva:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person