Leadership Annual Giving Officer

Non-Profit

Posted 07/27/2026
Direct Hire
Direct Hire
Job ID: 22528

Job Description

Leadership Annual Giving Officer
Hawaii Foodbank | Honolulu, HI (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Bishop & Company is seeking a relationship-driven Leadership Annual Giving Officer on behalf of Hawaii Foodbank, an organization working to nourish our?ohana today and end hunger tomorrow.

Why This Role
Meaningful philanthropy begins with strong relationships.
This is an opportunity to deepen donor engagement, grow leadership annual giving, and help build a sustainable pipeline of future major gift donors. You will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, create thoughtful engagement experiences, and connect supporters with the impact of Hawaii Foodbank's mission across the state.

What You'll Enjoy
  • Mission-driven work with statewide community impact
  • A relationship-focused fundraising role with clear ownership of a donor portfolio
  • Opportunities to create meaningful donor visits, tours, events, and volunteer experiences
  • Collaboration with annual giving, major gifts, donor engagement, and development operations colleagues
  • A hybrid schedule after the introductory period
Position Summary
The Leadership Annual Giving Officer cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors and prospects. This role is responsible for increasing philanthropic support, strengthening donor engagement, and building a pipeline of donors who may progress to major giving.
The position manages donors capable of making annual gifts of $5,000 to $25,000 and carries an annual fundraising goal.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 125 to 175 leadership annual giving donors and prospects
  • Develop individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
  • Conduct donor outreach through meetings, phone calls, written communications, and engagement opportunities
  • Identify and qualify new prospects through donor analytics, referrals, events, and community connections
  • Achieve annual fundraising goals and support donor retention, upgrades, and revenue growth
  • Build a pipeline of donors moving from annual giving toward major gifts
  • Create meaningful donor experiences that reflect Hawaii Foodbank's mission and community impact
  • Coordinate donor visits, tours, events, volunteer experiences, and other engagement opportunities
  • Provide timely and thoughtful donor recognition, impact reporting, and personalized outreach
  • Maintain accurate donor records and portfolio activity in Raiser's Edge NXT
  • Track portfolio performance, pipeline movement, and fundraising outcomes
  • Collaborate across the development team to support donor progression, stewardship, reporting, and data integrity
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Three to five years of fundraising, sales, business development, donor engagement, relationship management, or comparable revenue-generating experience
  • Proven ability to solicit and close gifts, sales, or comparable financial commitments
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT or a comparable CRM is preferred
  • Commitment to high-quality service, professionalism, equity, dignity, and mission-driven work
  • Valid driver's license and access to an insured personal vehicle

Role Details
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Schedule: Full-time, exempt; occasional evenings and weekends required

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with four days in the office and one remote day after 90 days

Travel: Local driving for off-site meetings, fundraisers, and marketing events as needed

Compensation
Compensation is determined individually based on the experience, qualifications, and expertise each candidate brings to the role.
Leadership Annual Giving Officer: Up to $95,000 annually
While the position is being advertised as a Leadership Annual Giving Officer, final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and overall alignment with the role.
This range is not a guarantee of a specific salary. Final compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, internal equity, budget considerations, and other job-related factors.

About Hawaii Foodbank
Hawaii Foodbank has been providing food assistance to Hawaii's families, children, and seniors for more than 40 years. Through a statewide network of agency partners and direct-service programs, Hawaii Foodbank works to ensure that no one in our island communities goes hungry.

About Bishop & Company
Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for client companies and opportunities for job seekers throughout Hawaii. We charge no fees to candidates, and our client services are 100% guaranteed.
To apply or nominate a qualified professional, please forward your resume to Bishop & Company.
Phone: (808) 839-2200
https://jobs.bishopco.net/

Bishop & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veteran status.

 

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