Chief Development Officer
Philabundance
Philadelphia, PA
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Description
Philabundance, a nationally respected 501(c)(3) and one of the largest hunger-relief organizations serving Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, in partnership with WittKieffer, seeks a strategic, visionary, and experienced fundraising executive to serve as its next Chief Development Officer (CDO). For four decades, Philabundance has worked to end hunger by rescuing surplus food and distributing nearly 50 million pounds annually across nine counties in PA and NJ.
Founded in 1984 by Pamela Rainey Lawler, the organization now pairs food access with workforce development and advocacy for systemic change in poverty, housing, and nutrition. In FY2024, Philabundance raised $100 million in revenue, including $30 million from over 37,000 donors. It holds top ratings from Charity Navigator and Candid for transparency and financial stewardship. Recognized as a trusted leader in the Philadelphia region, Philabundance inspires community pride through programs like the Good Food Policy, Healthy Pantry Initiative, Retail Rescue, and the Philabundance Community Kitchen.
Its mission centers on health, dignity, and equity—delivering both immediate relief and long-term impact. WittKieffer is assisting Philabundance with this search. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. For fullest consideration, candidates should provide, as two separate documents, a résumé and a letter of interest.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the executive team, this individual will join a mission-driven leadership team at a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, helping to build on 40 years of impact and guide Philabundance’s development program to new levels of growth, innovation, and sustainability.
The next CDO will oversee a talented development staff and work closely with the senior staff, Board of Directors, corporate and foundation partners, and individual donors to expand philanthropic revenue. Building on recent successes, the CDO will strengthen major and planned giving, expand digital and community-based fundraising, and deepen donor engagement strategies to ensure sustainable growth.
Requirements
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a development executive to join a respected, mission-driven team and help advance Philabundance’s vision of ending hunger for good. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraising leader with the ability to inspire generosity, cultivate lasting relationships, and advance a comprehensive development program, while motivating, directing, and mentoring staff and consultants to drive accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Direct experience with food insecurity is not required, however a passion for serving communities and a demonstrated commitment to equity and impact are essential. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience with a minimum of 8 years direct executive leadership in Public Policy, Business Administration, Marketing or related field is required.
Salary and Employee Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this role is in the mid-to-high $100,000s, plus benefits, commensurate with experience.
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About the Organization
In 1984 Philabundance was founded by an idealist named Pamela Rainey Lawler who saw perfectly good food going to waste, and, at the same time, saw people going hungry.
What started out as a small food rescue organization operating out of a Subaru, 30+ years later, is an innovative, impactful and collaborative organization distributing more than 24 million pounds of food a year to those in need.
Philabundance is a proud member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States.
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