Development Manager

Title: Development Manager

Organization: Sustainable Food Center

Reports to: Chief Development Officer 

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000

Hybrid: can work remotely with some days in office

Sustainable Food Center (SFC) seeks a Development Manager to join a motivated and professional team for development work at a leading non-profit in the food space.  SFC offers excellent benefits, including employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k with a 4% match and generous paid leave.

THE POSITION:

The Development Manager is responsible for leading SFC’s yearly annual fund campaigns and events, individual donor management and stewardship. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

An energetic self-starter with at least three years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising environment managing events and campaigns along with donor stewardship, cultivation and solicitation. Some major gift and/or grant writing experience a plus. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fundraising/Events and Campaigns (50%)

Leads and is accountable for fundraising campaigns to support and grow SFC’s mission

•  Annual Holiday Appeal (Oct-Dec annually)
  • Develops campaign budget - Sets revenue goals and manages required expenses to achieve targets
  • Writes printed and email appeals
  • Works in conjunction with Marketing and Communications Manager to execute print and email appeals 
• Amplify Austin Campaign (Jan-March annually)
  • Sets budgeted revenue and required expenses to achieve targets
  • Writes printed and email appeals
  • Works in conjunction with Marketing and Communications Manager (email and social content) to produce and execute campaign
  • Leads recruitment of individual fundraisers to help raise dollars through peer-to-peer platform (including the SFC Board of Directors (BOD) and SFC staff)
• Annual Farm to Plate Event (all year long)
• Provides oversight and leads logistical execution of and fundraising for event with minimal input from the Chief Development Officer (CDO)
• Research, identify and secure sponsors, table and ticket buyers, chef and beverage partners
• Determines budgeted revenue and required expenses
• Leads and has line of authority of any contractors retained for the event and assures that work is within the scope of the budget
• Choses venue and negotiates contract
• Works with Development/Communications Committee/BOD to secure sponsorships and to inform committee on progress to goal
  • Cultivate and steward relationships 

Individual Donor (Annual Giving) Management (40%)

• Under the advisement of the CDO:
  • Assist with the creation and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to generate revenue to meet/exceed budget goals through a diversified funding base
  • Assist with research initiatives on prospective donors, and engage Development Committee in donor cultivation and stewardship
  • Solicit gifts and participation in various campaigns
• Work with CDO and Development/Communications Committee on cultivation, stewardship and solicitation for:
  • Individual Donors (all levels), such as:
    • Sustaining donors
    • Mid-level
    • Major donors
• Work with CDO and Development/Communications Committee to plan stewardship and cultivation events such as:
  • Intimate size donor dinners, etc.
  • Individual meetings with donors and prospective donors
  • Work with CDO to assist with major gift efforts 
  • Develop strategies for managing a small portfolio of individual donors in coordination with CDO and Chief Executive Officer to develop strategies that meet agency revenue goals, including:

General Responsibilities: (10%)

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development, planning sessions and board committee meetings
• Use Every Action client relationship manager (CRM) database to ensure relationships, contacts are documented
• Attend community events on behalf of SFC accept speaking engagements to share information about SFC within the community 
• Attend workplace giving and special events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:  

• Advanced computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and some familiarity with donor CRM platforms required
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accuracy of details in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information
• Ability to learn new concepts and approaches

Physical Requirements:  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter stating why you would be the best fit for the position to Deirdre Anderson, Chief Development Officer, at danderson@sustainablefoodcenter.org