Development Manager - Corporate & Community Relations

Company: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

TITLE: Development Manager Corporate and Community Relations CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/Exempt/Benefit Eligible SUPERVISOR: Director of Individual and Corporate Giving ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger-relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, nearly 200 school partners and more than ten thousand volunteers, our day-to-day efforts help feed nearly 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32-county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you. POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Manager for Corporate and Community Relations is responsible for coordinating the planning and strategic development of the process for securing major gifts through corporations, corporate foundations, and community organizations. They develop long-term positive donor relationships and solicit corporations to aid in increasing revenue. They collaborate with the food and fund drive specialist, grants team and marketing and communications to fulfill specific projects related to corporate and community support. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Have a bachelor’s degree Highly organized, detail-oriented and data-driven Proficient in computer operations using Microsoft Suite Excellent oral and written communication skills Public speaking experience Able to strategically problem solve Ability to work well with a variety of people and personalities Ability to respect confidentiality and handle money with integrity The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently, strategically, able to collaborate within a team environment, respect confidentiality and handle money with integrity Be sensitive to the needs of low-income people DUTIES: Donor Relationship Management: Manages relationships with current and prospective corporate and organizational donors, leading to increased financial support. Includes defining corporate portfolio and actively cultivating and stewarding these relationships, moving them along through the entire donor process Special Events: Leads strategy to solicit event sponsorships, along with supporting the Community Relations and Events Coordinator as needed for events. Also collaborates with the Food and Fund Drive Specialist, as corporate entities are involved with major food and fund drives. Actively work to establish long-term corporate partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with local and national corporate prospective donors. Ensure that department procedures and policies related to maintaining donor records and proposals are followed; utilize existing systems, software, and technology to maintain current constituent records. Work collaboratively with staff across the organization to manage the information flow needed for reports and funding proposals to reflect the most accurate and comprehensive view of the organization, keeping the current strategic plan top of mind. Evaluate new funding opportunities and prospects and help to set strategy and direction toward donors with the most potential to support the organization. Utilize TFB’s external partnerships to help identify new corporate entities in communities across the service area, etc. Work collaboratively with Finance and individual giving staff on tax credits (NAP and Pantry). Represent the department and The Food Bank to corporate donors and the public through visits, written and phone communications. Lead the development and creation of a formalized Corporate Partnership Program in collaboration with the Director of Individual Giving, the Strategic Communications and Marketing Team and the Community Relations and Events Coordinator. Lead corporate efforts and aspects of the annual Score Against Hunger Campaign, such as the Corporate Quarterback program, etc. Specific metrics and detailed goals will be developed related to donor visits, fundraising totals, and growth in the number of donors, etc. Salary Range: $48,000 - $52,000 per year

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