Donor Engagement & Development Leader

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank seeks a Business Development Partner (Donor Engagement and Development) to cultivate in-kind donor relationships and expand partnerships. The role collaborates with Product Acquisition, Agency Relations, Feeding America, and external partners to promote donor satisfaction and sustainable donation pipelines.

The position requires building relationships with retailers, manufacturers, and industry partners, plus travel within Los Angeles County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or 3-5 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, donor relations, account management, or a related field.
• Experience in sales, donor development, or business-to-business outreach preferred.
• Experience with retail, grocery, food manufacturing, food service, or nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with current, lapsed, and prospective in-kind donors to increase donations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve donor-related challenges and enhance donor partnerships.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new in-kind donation opportunities through outreach and lead generation.
• Re-engage lapsed donors to restore partnerships and recover opportunities.
• Deliver presentations and educational outreach to communicate the Food Bank's mission and impact.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Time management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

3–5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Video conferencing tools

Donor management systems

Job description

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank seeks a Business Development Partner (Donor Engagement and Development) to cultivate in-kind donor relationships and expand partnerships. The role collaborates with Product Acquisition, Agency Relations, Feeding America, and external partners to promote donor satisfaction and sustainable donation pipelines.

The position requires building relationships with retailers, manufacturers, and industry partners, plus travel within Los Angeles County.