Development Director

Who We Are

Last year, Flagstaff Family Food Center distributed over 8.2 million pounds of food to families and individuals across Northern Arizona. Since January of this year alone, we have served nearly 220,000 hot meals to our neighbors in need. Since 1991, we have built something rare: an organization that is both deeply rooted in community and growing with real momentum.

We believe in neighbors feeding neighbors, every day. That is not just a slogan — it is how we show up, how we make decisions, and who we hire. We are looking for someone who feels that too.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to step into a high-impact development role at an organization that is doing extraordinary work and ready to do more. Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, the Development Director will implement fundraising strategy, deepen donor relationships, and build the systems that allow our mission to scale.

We need a leader who can walk in the door with a portfolio and a point of view — someone who knows how to move donors, write grants that win, and bring strategic thinking to long-term pipeline development. We also need someone who is not above the details: cleaning up a CRM, building a reporting process, making sure the foundation is solid. And above all, someone who leads with humility and genuinely wants to be part of this community.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Pipeline

• Partner with the VP of Philanthropy to implement fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals • Build and manage a donor pipeline — identifying, qualifying, and moving prospective donors through thoughtful, long-term cultivation • Conduct prospect research and bring a strategic, data-informed approach to donor development • Support campaigns, annual appeals, and sponsorship efforts • Represent FFFC in the community with confidence and care

Donor Stewardship & Events

• Design and execute a strategic donor stewardship program that deepens relationships and builds long-term loyalty • Plan and manage fundraising events and donor engagement opportunities • Support volunteer and board engagement in fundraising activities

Grants Management

• Own the full grant lifecycle: prospecting, writing, submission, compliance, and reporting • Research federal, state, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities • Coordinate internally to gather program data, budgets, and narratives; maintain grant calendars and funder records

Development Operations & CRM

• Lead CRM cleanup, donor segmentation, and the development of organized, reliable tracking systems • Build reporting dashboards that inform fundraising activity and support decision-making • Create and maintain processes that make the whole development program run better

Communications & Outreach

• Support donor communications, newsletters, annual appeals, and storytelling consistent with FFFC’s voice and brand • Draft press releases and support media and community outreach efforts with strategic communication

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience • Demonstrated success in grant writing and major donor relationship management • Hands-on CRM experience — data management, not just data entry • Strong written and verbal communicator • Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities • Thrives independently and collaboratively

Preferred

• Experience with CRM cleanup, donor segmentation, and fundraising reporting systems • Experience with federal grants and compliance requirements • Knowledge of nonprofit communications strategy and best practices • Background in food banking, food systems, or social services • Familiarity with Northern Arizona communities • Experience with nonprofit boards and volunteers

Working Conditions: Full-time, primarily office-based in Flagstaff. Occasional evenings or weekends for events and donor meetings. Local travel may be required.