executive director position – D300 Food Pantry https://www.d300foodpantry.org Together, We're Keepin' the Kids Fed Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:21:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.d300foodpantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-FoodPantry-New1000x1000-Just-AppleChanged-32x32.png executive director position – D300 Food Pantry https://www.d300foodpantry.org 32 32 D300 Food Pantry Seeks Director of Development https://www.d300foodpantry.org/d300-food-pantry-seeks-executive-director/ Sat, 04 Nov 2023 21:23:05 +0000 https://www.d300foodpantry.org/?p=1981 BACKGROUND

D300 Food Pantry, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, is an agency of the Northern Illinois Food Bank as an in-school food pantry for School District 300 (CUSD 300), students, their families and employees. Our organization is 100% volunteer run and 100% donation funded.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Development (“DoD”) is a critical and major role focused on ensuring the financial viability of the pantry. The DoD is the primary spokesperson and “face” of the pantry. In addition, the DoD works to collaborate with various non-profits, businesses, and government entities who share a common goal to feed the hungry and reduce food
insecurity for School District 300.

The DoD reports to the Board of Directors and collaborates with the Office Administrator, Food Pantry Manager, Facility Manager, Marketing Manager, Volunteer Coordinator and various committees.

The Director of Development should be willing to dedicate 15 – 20 hours per week in
this role.

EXPECTATIONS

  • Actively seek funding opportunities, including grant writing, donor interactions, fundraising campaign development and management.
  • Establish a sustainable corporate sponsorship program.
  • Seek development, marketing, and awareness opportunities to sustain, Enhance, and expand organizational reach within our community.
  • Provide point of key contact and manage relationships for all community partners including CUSD 300, NIFB, Chambers of Commerce, governmental bodies, businesses, and other non-profit/service organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2-5 Years Experience in an Executive Director role, another non-profit Leadership role, or in a professional managerial position.
  • Experience writing grants and developing/maintaining fund raising programs, with an emphasis on corporate sponsorships.
  • Knowledge of all social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and X (previously known as Twitter).
  • A passion to help those in need.
  • Ability to work collaboratively & effectively with others.
  • Strong communications skills (all types including public speaking) and an adeptness for technology (all types).
  • Ability to help cultivate and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
  • Fluency in Spanish would be a plus.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@d300foodpantry.org.

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