Meds and Food For Kids
Join Our Mission to Transform Lives as a Director of Development
Are you a passionate fundraising professional looking to make a real difference in the world? Meds & Food for Kids is hiring a fundraising and development leader to join us in work that saves lives and transforms futures. Meds & Food for Kids is a small nonprofit NGO, with 20 years of experience treating malnourished children and mothers, training farmers, and creating jobs on the ground in Haiti, where we produce ready-to-use therapeutic food for distribution in Haiti and 17 other countries.
We’re now entering a new phase of exponential growth, driven by global recognition of the impact of our model on strengthening food systems and interrupting the cycle of poverty. The world is literally hungry for localized solutions like ours as the best way to achieve three of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals:
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Meds & Food for Kids is a $9 million non-profit organization, with earned income accounting for approximately 75% of annual revenues and approximately 25% raised annually through donations, grants, and other contributions.
Our next fundraising leader will successfully connect, articulate and capitalize on the impact of our work to engage donors and funders – locally, nationally and internationally – who see value in financially supporting the exponential growth and impact of a solution that works.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the CEO, Board of Directors, and staff to develop a goal-oriented, cost-effective annual plan to foster the organizational capacity for increased fundraising to support Meds & Food for Kids’ essential work.
Lead and implement the plan to achieve growth of donations and grants annually:
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors, grantors, and institutional funders locally and beyond St. Louis.
Develop and diversify revenue sources [beyond the “donors?”]
Write and submit major gift requests and grant applications for foundation and corporate contributions.
Write major gift requests and grant applications for foundation and corporate contributions.
Provide strategic oversight and management of marketing and communications activities :
Outreach communications and marketing strategies to expand fundraising and advocacy, including social media, publications, events, and individual cultivation.
Build visibility and partnerships through the organization’s Zero Hunger: Doing What Works annual event organizations, which positions the organization as a leader in effective solutions for achieving the United Nation’s sustainable development goals.
Who We’re Looking For:
A minimum five-year track record of proven success in securing major gifts and expanding the base of support from small donors through institutional funders is required.
Success in grant research, application development, management, and reporting.
Success in creating new strategic fundraising and donor engagement campaigns.
Experience in international humanitarian work, particularly within start-up or small business environments, is a plus.
Experience in leading or leveraging communication and branding campaigns as part of a holistic development strategy, a plus.
Excellent communication, management, and relationship-building skills.
Why Join Us?
Make a direct impact on children, families, and communities in critical need of life-saving RUTF, while transforming their futures by advancing a proven, sustainable solution that breaks the cycle of poverty.
Join a passionate team dedicated to growth, innovation, and collaboration.
Leverage a strong foundation for individual, corporate, and institutional donors and an experienced support team.
Opportunity for continuous learning, career advancement, and success within a globally-focused organization.
To Apply:
Applicants must submit the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
Portfolio of samples of successful campaigns with goals and outcomes.
Writing samples for solicitations, donor communications, and other outreach.
Minimum of three work-related and one personal reference.
To learn more about Meds & Food for Kids, please see our website for videos and annual reports at www.mfkhaiti.org.
This job is a full-time position, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend events. We support remote office work but require a minimum of three days of in-office work per week. This position is expected to be self-directed and demonstrate leadership in office policies and protocols.
The position offers full health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision) and a simple IRA with a 3% matching employer contribution. Paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation plus five days of personal/sick leave.
You’ll join a highly collaborative team. The small office staff, located in suburban St. Louis, provides fundraising, administrative, and accounting support to the larger operation in Haiti. You’ll interact remotely with our courageous and resilient managers and workforce in Cap Haitien.
Occasional travel to meet and cultivate major donors across the country is expected; the opportunity to visit operations in Haiti is encouraged, as conditions for safe travel permit. A hybrid remote position may be considered for a seasoned candidate with the ability to travel to St. Louis for a minimum of one week per month and as needed.
Meds & Food for Kids provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Annual Salary: $78,000-$93,000 with annual salary reviews
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision Insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
St. Louis, MO 63119 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid
Interested candidates are invited to submit all application documents via email to tjohnson@mfkhaiti.org
