Senior Development Manager

BFN is hiring a Senior Development Manager to help support BFN’s mission of using innovative, community-centric solutions to create a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system. Berkeley Food Network is the largest direct food assistance organization in Alameda County, serving thousands of community members each week, and is looking to grow our development program to meet the needs of the community. The Senior Development Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors Development Committee to create, implement, and manage the fundraising goals of the organization.

The Senior Development Manager is a skilled fundraiser and excellent project manager responsible for maintaining and overseeing the crucial pipelines of incoming funds as well as outgoing communications for the organization. They will be responsible for BFN’s individual giving program, including annual campaigns, monthly giving program, and donor stewardship. The Senior Development Manager will oversee the Advancement Team and support corporate and business relations, group volunteers, and events. As a small but growing organization, the Senior Development Manager is expected to bring a strong sense of responsibility, a willingness to support the team when needed, and a commitment to addressing food insecurity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A successful candidate can demonstrate many or all the following attributes:

• Firm understanding of nonprofit finances and fundraising practices, including writing effective donor solicitations, annual campaign management, and donor cultivation
• Excellent project management skills, with a strong emphasis on producing quality results on time with a high attention to detail
• Ability to lead and collaborate with multiple groups of diverse skill sets on various projects
• Familiarity and comfort with Salesforce, MS Office, Google Suite, WordPress or Squarespace, and MailChimp
• Ability to research and implement new technologies and platforms to advance development
• Superior communication skills with ability to convey complex information simply, effectively, and elegantly
• Prior work experience in nonprofit with elevated responsibilities including budget management, supervisory experience, and leadership
• Current California driver’s license with an insurable driving record and access to reliable transportation to attend meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the systemic causes of food insecurity
• Experience in grant research, prospecting, writing LOIs, and managing grant reporting timelines
• Formal college-level education and/or certification in business management, nonprofit management, marketing, or communications.

Personal Attributes & Values

• People-orientation- able to interact effectively, politely, and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations.
• Ability to professionally and accurately represent BFN’s values and programs to external stakeholders such as donors, partners, and government officials.
• Commitment to BFN’s goals of ending nutritional insecurity and development of a robust & healthy reimagining of food systems
• Strong team player with the ability to balance and prioritize operational and organizational needs on a consistently evolving basis

Physical Requirements

This position is located primarily in an office environment but may need to interact with a warehouse environment. Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:

• Traverse the warehouse floor frequently throughout the day to execute duties.
• Stand/sit for the duration of the scheduled shift.
• Able to operate computer and mobile devices.
• Mobility to respond to moving vehicles, equipment, and loud noises/sounds typical in a warehouse setting.
• Sit at a desk, conference room or workstation for more than three (3) hours at a time.
• Travel to local events for meetings with external stakeholders.
• Communicate in clear speaking voice in person, before large audiences and over audio or video-based communications applications (e.g. phone, Zoom)

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours (40 hours per week). The position may work up to two (2) days remote, as needed. The starting rate of pay for this position is $96,500 annualized, depending on experience. BFN offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage: BFN pays 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage on our Kaiser Gold base plan and optional buy-up to additional coverage.
• Life, long-term disability, and employer assistance program (EAP) coverage at no cost.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees are eligible to accrue up to 10 days of PTO in their first year.
• Paid Holidays: Twenty-five (25) paid holidays annually.
• Professional development opportunities.