Company description

Slow Food USA is a small organization with ambitious plans to help create a world where all people have access to food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet.

Job description

Slow Food USA is seeking a motivated, energetic, experienced Development Manager to help our organization reach ambitious fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate impact in core job duties and will have the desire and ability to grow to take on increasing responsibility for major donor cultivation and corporate sponsorships over time.

The Development Manager will run operations of the development office, manage the Slow Food fundraising database, and help lead fundraising efforts for all donor levels. The Development Manager will participate in efforts to increase development capacity, including helping initiate and manage relationships with vendors such as direct mail and online fundraising firms. The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development calendar and supporting the Executive Director’s cultivation of individual and institutional donors. The Development Manager will also work closely on the implementation of online fundraising campaigns alongside the Communications Director.

Specific job duties are outlined below, but given the small size and collaborative nature of our organization, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about participating in all areas of development as needs warrant.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years experience in membership or fundraising work strongly preferred.
• Experience building relationships with key stakeholders and donors
• Demonstrated personal commitment to the Slow Food mission and specific interest in development
• Experience crafting persuasive communications
• Experience with Salesforce CRM strongly prefered
• Experience closing major donor gifts preferred

Specific job duties for the Slow Food USA Development Manager include:

• Support major gift cultivation and solicitation efforts, including drafting high-level gift acknowledgements and supporting biannual major donor appeals and donor meetings
• Supervise the implementation of department goals and fundraising objectives
• Oversee grant reporting schedule, coordinate proper stakeholder stories, data and budgets
• Oversee fundraising efforts for membership-level donors giving up to $250 annually, including managing direct mail and online fundraising efforts alongside Communications Director
• Monitor results of revenue initiatives and prepare periodic reports on progress and efficiency
• Maintain ongoing stewardship and bi-annual appeals for middle donor program and Small Business Supporters
• Manage donor upgrade cycle, streamlining the donor conversion process to move low level donors up the donor pyramid
• Maintain organized, up-to-date donor files, including updating electronic and paper donor records with prospect information and contact reports.
• Manage Slow Food USA fundraising database and membership service vendors on issues related to database

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and characteristics:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience in writing grants, fundraising appeal letters and emails.
• Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals

• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills, including demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues across a diverse array of backgrounds and geographies.
• Polished, professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills, including a communication style that diffuses conflict and promotes cooperation
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow through with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Ability to use technology to achieve fundraising goals, including experience with complex databases; fundraising database experience preferred.
• Ability to use reports and analytics to improve fundraising strategies  
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain composure under pressure.
• Strong skill set in working with Microsoft Excel preferred.

Classification: Full-time Exempt Employee

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits included.

Position reports to: Executive Director

Slow Food USA is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse community that works toward and cares about a healthy food system. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

this position is: salaried

Application instructions

Deadline

August 01, 2016