Development Director Mimi’s Pantry – Kansas City

For high-performing professionals ready to use their skills to make a real difference—this is your opportunity to turn ambition into impact.
Why This Role Matters
At Mimi’s Pantry, we’re not just distributing food—we’re restoring dignity, improving health, and strengthening families across our community.
In just six years, Mimi’s Pantry has built a modern, boutique-style food pantry that meets people where they are with access to nutritious food in a welcoming environment. As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re looking for a Development Director who wants to play a central role in expanding that impact.
If you’ve succeeded in sales, marketing, or relationship-driven roles and are looking for work that feels more meaningful—this is your next chapter.
About the Role
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for a builder, connector, and doer.
As Development Director, you’ll lead efforts to grow revenue, expand community partnerships, and build a sustainable fundraising engine from the ground up. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, gaining direct exposure to nonprofit leadership while owning key strategic initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone who:

• Loves building relationships and making things happen
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Wants to see the direct impact of their work in the community

• Develop and execute a multi-channel fundraising strategy
• Expand individual giving, corporate partnerships, and major gifts
• Identify and engage new donors through proactive outreach

• Launch and grow a major gifts program
• Build relationships with local businesses and community leaders
• Represent Mimi’s Pantry as an ambassador in the community

• Lead sponsorship strategy for the annual fundraising event
• Create campaigns that inspire giving across digital and in-person channels

• Craft compelling messaging that clearly communicates impact
• Improve donor retention through thoughtful stewardship
• Leverage social and digital platforms to expand reach

• Track results and refine strategy based on performance
• Maintain donor records (DonorPerfect® or similar CRM)
• Manage development budget responsibly

• Sales
• Marketing
• Business development
• Account management
• Client-facing roles

• Confident in outreach and asking for support
• Results-driven and comfortable owning goals
• A strong communicator who can inspire action
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Motivated by purpose and community impact

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent transferable experience)
• Proven ability to build relationships and generate revenue or commitments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with CRM systems preferred
• Grant writing or external funding experience is a plus

• Direct mentorship from an experienced Executive Director
• Exposure to board leadership and nonprofit strategy
• The opportunity to build and lead a development function
• A visible role in the Kansas City nonprofit community
• Meaningful, tangible impact in people’s lives

• Salary range $80-$100k (based upon experience)
  • Performance based bonus tied to achievement of organizational goals
  • Clear growth path
• PTO and mission-driven work environment