Company description

We are changemakers who strengthen connections with and between farms, ranches, and communities so that all Coloradans have equitable access to fresh, nutritious foods. We achieve our mission by engaging in policy advocacy for systemic change, managing innovative programs, and developing community partnerships and grassroots networks to rebalance the food system and create healthy food environments. We hold many values sacred in our work, a primary one being building an organization that at its core is focused on equity. We work to establish practices and policies that advance multiracial and multicultural shared power in the food systems space specifically. We aim to do this throughout our organization – from who and how we hire, to where we bank, with whom we advocate, how we write grants, and how close we hold our partnerships. To learn more about our vision, values, and organizational commitments please visit us at www.nourishcolorado.org.

Job description

Summary:

This is an emerging position at Nourish Colorado that will lead strategic fundraising and work closely with the Executive Director and communications contractor so that the organization is well-equipped to carry out its vision. Building upon Nourish Colorado’s strategic plan, the Development Manager will implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the short- and long-term needs of the organization. The Development Manager will learn from the team to understand our programmatic and policy vision and goals to identify and execute the most impactful fundraising approach for each area of work Nourish Colorado has a solid track record of securing project-specific funds from both philanthropic and government grants. We are seeking to diversify our funding sources and to better match funding sources to meet our administrative, general operating, and advocacy needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Development Planning:

•Based on organizational goals and growth, work in partnership with the Executive Director to establish fundraising objectives for the organization, setting one-year and longer-term goals

•Build upon the organization’s strategic fundraising development plan

Campaign Management:

•Plan online and in-person fundraising events that effectively communicate the purpose of and advance the mission of the organization, including an annual CO Gives Day strategy

Donor Tracking:

•Implement a system for tracking development and donor metrics, including financial donors such as corporations, foundations, and individuals

•Manage our monthly donor program with annual donor stewardship and cultivation, with support from the ED, communication contractor, and Board of Directors

Grants Management:

•Support ED and contract grant writer in full life cycle of grants program including researching, writing, submitting, facilitating, and stewarding grant funder relationships

•Partner with contract grants writer to research and apply for grants and public funding

•Manage grant tracking systems, update and supply reports for board and finance team as needed

•Manage grant submission projects, including reviewing grant requirements, engaging appropriate team members and partners, tracking requirements, and submitting grants

Development Communications:

•Facilitate and edit quarterly e-newsletter (and/or other strategic communications that elevate development)

•Produce fundraising impact reports and literature for distribution to donors and the public

•Support comms contractor to develop fundraising tools for Board members/partners to support

•Work with communications contractor on annual report of accomplishments and organizational goals

Organizational Support:

•Support the Nourish Colorado finance team in monitoring and reconciling incoming revenue

•Manage consultants and contractors utilized by the development staff

•Partner with each program team to align fundraising efforts with initiatives

•Engage with the Board of Directors on development strategies and donor relationships

Required Skills/Abilities:

•Deep commitment to Nourish Colorado's vision, mission, and values and enthusiasm for the organization's work

•Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles

•Knowledge of communications strategies that advance development

•Excellent organizational skills, particularly in grant project management

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in grant writing and proposal development

•Ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as donors, grantors, and community partners

•Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

•Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving

•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

•Although this position is remote, a monthly in-person meeting in Denver is required, as is living in CO

Education and Experience:

•Experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization highly preferred

•Awareness of Colorado and national funders, specifically those in the food systems space

•Experience developing and cultivating donor campaigns

•Bilingual English/Spanish a plus and compensated with a higher salary

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 50k-75k

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Deadline

December 02, 2024