The San Lorenzo Family Help Center is a non-profit funded by grants and donations. We provide nutritious food to low income areas of San Lorenzo, San Leandro, and parts of Hayward in Alameda County, California. We have served our community for 40+ years, and are holding a search for a Development Officer to help us expand current partnerships, identify large donors, in addition to growing our small and individual donors base. The anticipated growth will allow us to expand our food programs and serve more people in our community. You can learn more about us at https://www.slzhelp.org/
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our mission to provide food to those in need and represent the San Lorenzo Family Help Center (aka the Pantry) in a volunteer capacity as our first Development Officer.
To apply please send an email with your resume to slzfoodbank@gmail.com, with “Development Officer role” in the subject line.
Area of Responsibilities
The Development Officer is responsible for delivering, overseeing, and/or coordinating activities that increase the financial funding and support of the Pantry. Activities that are top of mind for us right now are:
STRATEGY
- Ability to write = a high level strategic plan with outlined timeline of goals to achieve that our board can act on
- Be able to prepare and submit proposals to solicit donations and grants
- Develop and carry out fundraising activities to meet annual fundraising goals
- Develop and carry out recognition and stewardship strategies
PEOPLE-FACING
- Cultivate relationships with existing and potential donors
- Participate in donor meetings, presentations, and events
General Qualifications
Here are some experience and skills we are looking for:
- Has interest and experience in fundraising and development, preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient with technologies used to communicate and manage donor databases and campaigns
