Employment - Non-profit Career Opportunities

Food For The Poor is always in search of talented, compassionate professionals. Submit your resume electronically to us at jobs@foodforthepoor.org.

Positions Available:

Special Events Gift Acquisition Coordinator

We are looking for a qualified candidate to work as part of the Special Events and Marketing Team as a Gift Acquisition Coordinator.

Responsibilities include:

• The acquisition of donated prizes for both silent and live auctions. Responsible for obtaining prizes for 8 events per year(approx. 100 prizes per event).
• The acquisition of high-end travel trips to be used for raffles.
• Researching of new and unique prizes.
• Telephone solicitation experience.
• Detailed tracking of prize inventory.
• Post auction analysis.
• Ability to write well and edit.
• Ability to travel, work weekends and nights as needed.

Must possess excellent communication skills, both on the phone and in person, with donors, corporate representatives and vendors. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Publisher.

You may fax your resume for consideration at 954-596-4049 or e-mail at Cindyl@foodforthepoor.com.

Vice President of Fundraising

Are you looking for a challenge to coordinate the various fundraising efforts for the fifth largest charity and the largest international charity in the U.S.? Are you ready to make the best choice of a lifetime? We have been in operation for over 27 years, and we have many challenges to help to alleviate the hunger and poverty of our brothers and sisters in many of the Caribbean and Latin American countries where we serve.

Food For The Poor, Inc. is seeking a confident and energetic professional to coordinate and expand the fundraising departments’ activities to raise funds to carry out the mission and vision of the organization. The other qualities that will be beneficial include:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Creative and innovative approach to fundraising
• Strong organizational capabilities
• Minimum Undergraduate Degree in related field. Post graduate work a plus.
• At least 15 years’ experience in fundraising management and multi-channel fundraising.

You may fax your resume for consideration at 954-596-4049 or e-mail at Cindyl@foodforthepoor.com.

DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS

Food For The Poor, Inc. (FFP) is the largest international relief and development organization in the United States. FFP is an interdenominational ministry that serves the poorest of the poor in 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. In 2008 more than 97% of all donations received went directly to programs that benefit the poor.

FFP seeks a qualified candidate for the newly created position of Director of Major Gifts, who will manage all aspects of cultivation and solicitation for a national portfolio of donors. This individual will work in close collaboration with a skilled team of fundraising professionals to expand the current development efforts and will be responsible for developing, guiding, and actively participating in the implementation of a major gifts program focused on increasing philanthropic revenue.

Basic Qualifications: Minimum Bachelors Degree required with at least 10 years of development experience and a strong record of fundraising program direction/management as well as a successful history of cultivating and closing six-figure gifts from individuals. Superior written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, strong organizational capabilities and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Must exercise good judgment when working with staff and others at all levels.

Fax resume to 954-596-4049.

We are a Drug-free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Clergy for our Speakers Bureau

Clergy needed to be the voice of Christ on behalf of the poor. Full Time and Part Time positions are available at times for English and bi-lingual (Spanish) speaking Roman Catholic Priests and Deacons, Episcopal Priests, Lutheran Pastors and Methodist Ministers. Those interested would preach throughout the US on behalf of Food For The Poor's ministry to destitute families in Latin America and the Caribbean. Commitment is only for weekends. Salary/stipend available, travel and expenses provided. For further information, please send your resume to us at speakers@foodforthepoor.com or call Joan Vidal toll free at 877-654-2960 ext. 6419.

Relocation:Not necessary

Travel:Yes

Note that all salaries are negotiable based on individual experience. Please send your resume to us at jobs@foodforthepoor.org, or fax it to (954) 596-4049, attn: C. Lawrence.

This is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer.