Fort Myers, Florida, United States · Hybrid
$50k–$65k/yr
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-age children across America who might otherwise go hungry.The organization provides over 2.7 million hu…
Skills: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Communication
Fort Myers, Florida, United States • Hybrid
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The Chapter Associate supports fundraising and donor engagement efforts while assisting with core operational functions. This includes preparing grant proposals, managing donor communications, and coordinating donor events.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-4 years in fundraising or nonprofit work. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database systems are essential.
Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-age children across America who might otherwise go hungry.The organization provides over 2.7 million hunger-free weekends each year. The Southwest Florida Chapter currently plans to serve over 8,000 children in the 2026/27 school year.
The Chapter Associate plays a key role in advancing the Southwest Florida Chapter’s fundraising strategy and sustaining its growing base of individual, corporate, and foundation support.
This position works closely with the Managing Director to execute development initiatives, manage donor relationships, and support revenue-generating events, while maintaining alignment with program operations. The role is responsible for ensuring strong donor engagement, consistent stewardship, and effective fundraising systems that drive longterm growth.
The Chapter Associate, Southwest Florida Chapter supports fundraising and donor engagement efforts while supporting core operational functions that inform and strengthen development strategy.
This is a full-time hybrid role based in the Fort Myers, FL area. Regular local travel is required for donor meetings, events, and program visits. Occasional travel may be required for organizational meetings, training, or retreats. Evening and weekend work are occasionally required, particularly during fundraising events.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid time off and holidays. Retirement plan options.
Parental leave. Professional development support. Additional well-being benefits consistent with organizational policy.
Apply through our Careers Page. Explore opportunities to join our mission to end weekend hunger at Careers & Internships.
Blessings in a Backpack is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. For assistance or to request accommodations, please contact HR at hr @ blessingsinabackpack.org
We provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
Blessings in a Backpack is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Blessings in a Backpack has more than 1,200 programs nationwide and seven regional chapters. We serve children nationwide, with a heart for every local community. Our flexible model offers efficient, scalable solutions to help end weekend hunger for kids everywhere. Each week, with the help of thousands of volunteers, partners, and donors, we send bags of nutritious food home with children who rely on school meal programs. Our collective impact is supported by a team of employees that work to ensure the success of mission delivery across all locations. Since 2009, Blessings in a Backpack has provided 30 million hunger-free weekends for more than one million children nationwide. Please note: Blessings in a Backpack will never ask for personal or banking info. Legitimate messages only come from @blessingsinabackpack.org emails. All career and internship opportunities are posted on our official website and shared on LinkedIn. Report suspicious messages to [email protected].
Offices: 4121 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, Kentucky, US · 135 S LaSalle St, Chicago, Illinois, US
We provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.
Blessings in a Backpack is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Blessings in a Backpack has more than 1,200 programs nationwide and seven regional chapters. We serve children nationwide, with a heart for every local community. Our flexible model offers efficient, scalable solutions to help end weekend hunger for kids everywhere. Each week, with the help of thousands of volunteers, partners, and donors, we send bags of nutritious food home with children who rely on school meal programs. Our collective impact is supported by a team of employees that work to ensure the success of mission delivery across all locations. Since 2009, Blessings in a Backpack has provided 30 million hunger-free weekends for more than one million children nationwide. Please note: Blessings in a Backpack will never ask for personal or banking info. Legitimate messages only come from @blessingsinabackpack.org emails. All career and internship opportunities are posted on our official website and shared on LinkedIn. Report suspicious messages to [email protected].
Offices: 4121 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, Kentucky, US · 135 S LaSalle St, Chicago, Illinois, US
