Meds and Food For Kids
Join Our Mission to Transform Lives as a Director of Development
Are you a passionate fundraising professional eager to make a real difference in the world? Meds & Food for Kids is seeking a fundraising and development leader to join our mission of saving lives and transforming futures. As a small nonprofit NGO with 20+ years of experience, we specialize in treating malnourished children and mothers, training farmers, and creating jobs in Haiti. We produce ready-to-use therapeutic food for distribution in Haiti.
We are now entering a new phase of exponential growth, fueled by global recognition of the impact of our model on strengthening food systems and breaking the cycle of poverty. The world is increasingly seeking localized solutions like ours to end malnutrition and create sustainable, resilient economic development.
Responsibilities:
- Design, lead, and oversee the organization’s overall fundraising strategy, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, planned giving, and annual campaigns.
- Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to set fundraising priorities and long-term development goals, a cost-effective annual plan, and assist with the development of our next strategic plan.
- Manage key relationships with key stakeholders, including major (high-level) donors, corporate partners, and foundations. Oversee the management of relationships between general to mid-level donors by the development manager.
- Diversify revenue sources beyond the St. Louis area.
Who We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proven success in securing and managing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and long-term funding commitments.
- Leadership skills, with experience in managing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in donor-facing and public relations roles.
- Proficiency in using donor databases and CRM software (e.g., Donorperfect, Raiser’s Edge) is preferred.
- Experience in Communications, Events, Donor Relationship Management, and Grants is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Make a direct impact on children and families in critical need.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to growth, innovation, and collaboration.
- Opportunity for continuous learning and career advancement within a globally-focused organization.
To learn more about Meds & Food for Kids Meds, please see our website for videos and annual reports at www.mfkhaiti.org. The St. Louis-area office provides fundraising, administrative, and accounting support to the larger operation in Haiti.
This job is a full-time position, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a position that 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. The pleasant, small office environment is in the Webster Groves / Shrewsbury area.
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: $75,000.00-$90,000.00
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: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid
Interested candidates are invited to submit all application documents via email to tjohnson@mfkhaiti.org
