Tilt Collective ยท 5 days ago
Development Relationship Manager
Tilt Collective is a philanthropic organisation focused on creating a sustainable global food system. The Development Relationship Manager will manage donor relationships and partnerships, executing strategies to meet fundraising goals while collaborating closely with the Development Director.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Create donor communication strategies to ensure donors receive timely information regarding progress from our grants, forthcoming events, and other newsworthy outcomes
Identify the types of communications needed to advance relationships with each prospective donor and work with our Development Project Manager to create them
Track interactions to inform communication strategies tailored for each donor
Input into the design of donor events include attendee lists, agendas, and post-event follow up
Oversee relationships with a portfolio of potential donors, to ensure donors are cultivated appropriately through our pipeline process
Field enquiries from prospective donors, with support from the Development Project Manager, to ensure timely and effective responses
Maintain donor profiles, highlighting the issues and grant making areas most relevant to them
Lead the strategy for stewarding relationships with current donors, including through communications, inputting into reporting, and donor meetings
Support the design of donor convenings, such as webinars and in-person events, based on the profile of participating donors
Work with the Leadership Team and Development Project Manager to manage bilateral communications from current donors, including fielding questions, following up on interests, and maintaining a successful relationship
Maintain accurate records in our CRM system and generate regular reports
Work closely with leadership to inform organisational fundraising strategy based on funder feedback
Contribute to board meetings and materials related to development progress
Support the creation of impact reports and donor-facing materials
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, relationship management, or business development
Proven track record of managing complex relationships with large-scale donors, especially institutional donors
Deep passion for and understanding of food systems and/or climate solutions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas for diverse audiences
Self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Experience with CRM systems and donor databases
Preferred
Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape in food and climate sectors
Understanding of regranting models and grassroots funding approaches
Experience working in or with start-up organizations
Familiarity with equity-centered and trust-based philanthropic practices
Company
Tilt Collective
Tilt Collective works to strengthen food resilience through practical partnerships with farmers, researchers, and local organizations.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase