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Development Manager (Part Time)

As Development Manager, you will assist our Executive Director in crafting and executing the fundraising strategy for our growing organization. The Development Manager will ensure FCL engages current and prospective funders throughout the year, identify new funding opportunities for the organization, track leads and engagements, and serve as a creative collaborator for fundraising strategy development. This individual would also work with our Director of Content and Communications to craft compelling content for donor outreach, case statements, pitch decks, brochures and handouts, fundraising campaigns, grant reports, and other fundraising-related communications. 

Our funding model draws from foundations, philanthropists, and corporate sponsors. This role will require research experience and an eye for appropriate fundraising opportunities. The ideal candidate will have: (i) ample professional development experience, (ii) strong organizational and people skills, (iii) strong writing and communication skills, and (iv) a strategic mind. 

As a young organization, we are looking for a savvy development professional who can streamline our fundraising work, support our Executive Director’s portfolio, and uncover new funding opportunities for our growing organization.

The negative impacts of climate and nutrition access disproportionately impact the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Role and Responsibilities

Development Strategy and Donor Cultivation (50%)

  • Support the ED with donor engagement strategy, including cultivation, solicitation, and ongoing communications with our portfolio of individuals, board members, foundations, and corporations.

  • Identify cultivation opportunities with new, existing, or lapsed funders or donors

  • Design new ways to engage with fresh audiences.

  • Assist the Executive Director in creating select, intimate donor cultivation and prospecting events.

  • Liaise with staff and Board members to foster team-wide advocacy and fundraising efforts.

  • As needed, participate in Board meetings and assist members with their portfolios.

  • Build, manage, and maintain the organization's Salesforce CRM to ensure accurate and reliable data tracking for donor relationships, contributions, and engagement history.

  • Suggest creative ways to acknowledge contributions and convey their impact.

Grant Management & Content Development (50%)

  • Lead ongoing research to expand and diversify our prospect list, including among federal, individual, and corporate sources.

  • Manage grant proposal processes, collaborating with relevant team members for content creation

  • Own the post-award tracking, reporting, and compliance processes.

  • Work with the Director of Content and Communications to develop compelling fundraising content and assets. 

  • Constantly identify methods for improving the efficiency and efficacy of development operations.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of development experience. 

  • Proven success in development or communications roles, preferably within the climate, sustainability, or environmental sectors.

  • Experience in CRM usage and administration, preferably Salesforce.

  • Experience developing persuasive content that drives philanthropic advocacy.

  • Motivated by creating new relationships and building a tribe of supporters.

  • Takes initiative and can work independently—a self-starter and idea generator.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload.

  • Attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility in managing multiple tasks.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Experience executing events flawlessly; assist in planning, coordination of details, and ensuring revenue goals are met

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Dedication to working cooperatively with a small team of motivated individuals.

  • A demonstrated passion for addressing climate change through food systems and a commitment to advancing food and climate solutions. 

  • Awareness of and appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and experience fostering a welcoming team environment.

In addition, candidates must be:

  • Comfortable with teleconferencing, team-oriented work environments, remote work, and virtual collaboration during Central Time working hours. 

  • Able to use Google Suite, Asana, Calendly, and presentation software (Google Slides preferred) for delivering individual and group projects.

  • Available for occasional travel (very rare, with ample notice)

  • Willing to assist with other tasks as requested

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and at least one writing sample to sandip@foodforclimateleague.org with“Development Manager - Your Name” in the email subject line.

Start Date: Late February 2025

Salary: $55K - 60K, employment or contract 

Location: Anywhere 

Hours:  Part-Time, 20 hours per week estimated

Employee Benefits: 

  • PTO

  • Personal days

  • Disability Insurance

  • Flexible working hours and location, required overlap of five hours with CST time zone

  • Health, vision, and dental

  • Tech stipend 

  • Annual professional development stipend

  • Offices closed for 2 weeks at calendar year’s end