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# Development Manager (Mid-Level & Monthly Giving)

- **Company:** Food Bank, Inc
- **Location:** Columbia, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $42,000.0 - $48,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Literacy, Database Applications
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=19327ebdbf20fae7

## About the Role

* Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education.
 * Be a self-starter and internally motivated
 * Have three to five years of fundraising and development experience.
 * Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 * Proficient in computer literacy; ability to quickly learn software and database programs.
 * Have experience in public speaking.
 * Have a valid driver's license and insurance.
 * Be detail-oriented.
 * Be capable of lifting 50 pounds repeatedly.
 * Be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
 * Be flexible and adaptable to change.
 * Be able to work with a variety of people.
 * The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently, strategically, and able to collaborate within a team environment
 * Be sensitive to the needs of low-income people

## Description

* In partnership with the Director of Individual Giving and Chief Development Officer, the Development Manager creates and executes an individual monthly and mid-level giving program with an emphasis on increasing and retaining recurring donors and securing more support at the $1,000 - $4,999 levels.
 * Actively manages a portfolio of current and potential donors ($1,000 - $4,999), monthly donors, and passive major gift donors.
 * Manages relationships and solicits gifts from mid-level donors.
 * Documents interactions in TFB's donor database. Works with our Donor Relations Manager to create monthly dashboard reports of mid-level and monthly giving.
 * Through research and best practices, identifies, cultivates and solicits individuals for general operating support, rooted in The Food Bank's case for support.
 * Monitors and analyzes portfolio performance in order to achieve annual goals.
 * In conjunction with the entire Development team, the Manager prepares proposals, solicitation letters and stewardship reports.
 * The Manager collaborates with the Communication and Development teams to thank and steward individual donors.
 * Assists team with developing budgets, goals and performance measures for building the monthly and mid-level gifts programs and analyzing results.
 * Participate in TFB events and special projects.
 * Represent the department and The Food Bank to donors and the public through visits, written and phone communications.


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