ABOUT LOAVES & FISHES

Our mission is to provide healthy meals to Minnesotans in areas where need is greatest. We are guided by our vision that all people – regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, religious, or ethnic background – deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect. We offer a holistic approach to increasing a person’s access to affordable, healthy food through our free meal programs, food sourcing initiatives, and community partnerships. We have served over 4,000,000 free meals for five consecutive years, which demonstrates the ongoing need for free, healthy meals in our community. In 2024, we served over 6.8 million free meals – the largest amount in our organization’s history. 

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly independent, hands-on Development Manager to own and drive key fundraising functions across individual giving and grants. This is a senior-level, execution-focused role for someone who can step in, take ownership, and deliver results in a lean, fast-moving environment.
The right candidate will be comfortable: operating with limited structure, building systems where needed, and prioritizing effectively across competing demands

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Giving & Donor Stewardship

Execute donor stewardship strategy across key segments (in partnership with the Executive Director)
Drive individual giving revenue through proactive outreach, segmentation, and targeted campaigns
Identify and prioritize near-term revenue opportunities within the existing donor base
Partner with communications to support effective donor messaging and engagement
Leverage CRM tools (Bloomerang) to support donor segmentation, outreach, and reporting
Support execution of key fundraising events as part of a broader revenue strategy, with a focus on maximizing net revenue and donor engagement

Grants Management

Manage grants calendar, deadlines, and reporting
Own the grants function end-to-end, including pipeline tracking, proposal development, and reporting
Build and maintain a clear, organized grants pipeline with visibility into deadlines and deliverables
Coordinate across teams to gather inputs and ensure accurate, timely submissions
Ensure consistent compliance with grant requirements and reporting expectations

Corporate & Community Partnerships

Support development of sponsorship proposals and materials
Help steward corporate relationships and track deliverables
Assist in identifying new partnership opportunities

Prioritization & Ownership

Independently prioritize work across multiple responsibilities based on impact
Focus time and energy on activities that drive measurable results
Take full ownership of assigned areas and ensure consistent forward progress

Education & Qualifications: 

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5–7+ years of fundraising or development experience
Demonstrated experience owning fundraising programs or revenue streams end-to-end
Proven ability to drive measurable fundraising outcomes (individual giving, grants, or events)
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Ability to operate independently in a lean team environment
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization with limited structure
Experience with CRM systems (Bloomerang or similar preferred)
Must have excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Position Qualities: Strong writing skills; collaborative and team-oriented; organized and detail-focused; proactive and reliable; adaptable; comfortable managing multiple deadlines; passionate about the Loaves & Fishes mission.

Salary & Benefits: $55,000 – $65,000 DOQ. Competitive benefits package available including 14 days of accumulated Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year, 9 company holidays, two floating holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Eligibility for 401(k) retirement plan enrollment after 90 days of employment with 3% employer contribution available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position primarily operates in an office or hybrid environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Email advancement@loavesandfishesmn.org with a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing examples. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description describes the general nature of work and is not exhaustive.

Loaves & Fishes is an equal-opportunity employer.

Development Manager