Foodnet Meals on Wheels is Hiring!
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Donor Engagement Manager
What You Will Do:
Inspire, motivate, and create strategies to expand fundraising efforts and strengthen donor and community engagement in service of Foodnet’s mission to the community.
Create and lead the philanthropic strategy for fundraising resource development and awareness of Foodnet Meals on Wheels.
Carryout successful fundraising including major gifts, foundation and corporate giving, and planned giving (annual fund management).
Craft and submit grant applications and funding requests to foundations and corporations.
Establish and lead community public relations programming including successful website, social media, and other marketing efforts in support of Foodnet’s mission.
What you will need:
Interest and drive to ensure positive outcomes in service of our local senior neighbors.
Demonstrated commitment to philanthropy in support of mission-driven, nonprofit, social service organizations through annual fund, major and planned giving.
Successful leadership background that demonstrates strengths in communication, organization, vision, patience, and purpose. Bachelor’s Degree desirable.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead, connect with and support a diverse group of passionate donors, hard-working staff, a strong management team, board, and volunteers on fundraising, through marketing, and community engagement.
Demonstrated success writing and submitting grants and sponsorship requests.
A creative approach to meet principles and practices of marketing including web and social media.
Commitment and experience in human services or to serving vulnerable populations in Tompkins County, New York is a plus.
Proficiency with various software programs (Microsoft Word Suite, GiftWorks) and success in social media communications (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube).
Possess a valid NYS Driver’s license and a clean driving record and ability to travel in and outside of Tompkins County.
Ability to perform in a hybrid work format with remote and in-person work requirements.
Donor Engagement Manager Compensation Information:
Full time, Exempt Employee
Flexible and hybrid work schedules
Paid time off
Lunch Provided
Health Benefits, 403B plans, EAP
Salary Range: $48-$58K annually.
The Foodnet Meals on Wheels’ mission is to provide meals and other nutrition services that promote dignity, well-being and independence for older adults and other persons in need in Tompkins County. We envision a community in which senior hunger is eliminated, supportive services are readily accessible, and our neighbors enjoy independence without isolation. Join us! Learn more at https://foodnet.org
Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume to Aly Evans, Executive Director at [email protected] or by mail to 2422 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Part-time Operations Support Assistant and Food Prep (25-hours per week, shifts from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday)
What you will do:
Be a part of the Foodnet’s kitchen production team and meal delivery operations with work schedule split between meal delivery and food preparation duties in the kitchen.
Assists the Foodnet Kitchen Operations team (Cooks and others) with food preparation in support of Foodnet’s meal preparation and packaging. This included future/frozen meal prep, portioning and packaging of sandwich and weekend/holiday meal preparation.
Deliver meals to client homes following an assigned route three days per week and to fill driving schedule as needed.
Assist in food ordering and inventory processes.
What you will need:
Must have a NYS driver’s license for at least 3 years with a good safety record
High school graduate or equivalent or ability to function effectively in the role.
Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver’s license required with at least three years of a good safety record.
Good sense of humor and a desire to see good in others.
Experience in food services and production is a plus.
Experience working with older adults, individuals living with disabilities, and diverse populations is welcome.
We offer the Tompkins County living wage pay rates for our positions (starting at $16.03 per hour). Benefits for this position include a generous amount of personnel and vacation days per calendar year.
Submit a cover letter expressing your interest and your resume to Darren McGee, Food Service Operations Manager at [email protected]. Only candidates with valid DL, clean driving records and who submit a cover letter with resume will be considered. Or by mail: Foodnet Meals on Wheels, 2422 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Foodnet is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and fully inclusive workplace that strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to adapt to change. We are a living wage employer, and an affiliate of the Diversity Consortium in Tompkins County.