Job Description

Development Associate - Millennial Donors

Department:Development
Location:Phoenix, AZ

The Millennial Development Associate will manage a portfolio of and personally communicate with 2,500+ current "millennial" donors and create strategies, events, and activities to attract new donors of this generation. Collaborating with members of the Development Department, the Millennial Development Associate will take the lead in developing and executing a plan for the identification, qualification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of this sector of donors and prospects.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain a portfolio of "millennial" donors with focused strategies to engage those at a level of $1k+ annually.
  • Design, implement, and grow a comprehensive development plan focused on expanding donor base in this specific age group through social media, social events, family events and digital marketing.
  • Steward donors with a variety of personal communications: personal thank-you phone calls, emails, notes, tours, birthday cards, donorversary, Thanksgiving and holiday cards, in-person communications etc.
  • Manage the Junior Hunger Heroes program designed to engage children and their parents through kid’s club activities, newsletters, and events.
  • Ensure a transparent, coordinated, and collaborative approach to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects.
  • Maintain accurate records of engagements, communications, and donor information in Raiser’s Edge and Luminate Online.
  • Plan, execute and recap a variety of family friendly events.
  • Assist with incoming phone calls to the department.
  • Keep abreast of all existing departmental revenue generating initiatives that may impact this program.
  • Analyze program revenue and donor count and provide monthly reports on status and progress.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all internal/external customers of St. Mary’s Food Bank with an excellent service experience.


Scope and Complexity

May interact with all levels of leadership, employees, agency representatives, community neighbors, volunteers, external vendors, and clients.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

  • Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
  • May be required to lift; up to 20 pounds.
  • Requires significant use of personal computer, phone, and general office equipment.
  • Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
  • Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
  • May require off-site travel and possible out-of-state travel.


Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

  • Four-year degree or equivalent in related nonprofit, sales, or marketing roles.
  • Experience in project management with a track record of successful events.
  • Stewardship and relationship management skills with meticulous follow-through and presentation skills.
  • Creative, out of the box thinking to implement various family friendly events.
  • Ability to conduct two-hour walking donor tours of operation and work occasional nights and weekends.
  • Possess excellent time management skills, be highly organized and the ability to multi-task.
  • Proficient in the use of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
  • Ability to effectively communicate St. Mary’s mission, strategic plan and goals, and case for philanthropic support.

What we offer:

  • Competitive Compensation Package:
    • Competitive Pay, including:
      • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
      • Employee Referral Bonus Program
      • Tuition Assistance
  • Comprehensive Benefits:
    • Medical and Insurance Coverage
      • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
      • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
      • Vision and Dental coverage
      • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
      • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
      • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
      • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
    • Time Off
      • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
      • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
      • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and salary requirements to: https://jobs.firstfoodbank.org/

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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