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Farm Discovery at Live Earth · 1 day ago

Grant Writer & Development Manager

Watsonville, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Farm Discovery at Live Earth is dedicated to sustainability, and they are seeking a Grant Writer & Development Manager to support the Executive Director. This role involves managing grant submissions, fundraising campaigns, and developing donor relationships to grow the organization's budget and support its programs.

Farming

Hiring Manager

Jessica Ridgeway, MS

Responsibilities

Support Farm Discovery Executive Director in researching, initiating, developing and maintaining relationships with donors, grantors and sponsors

Oversee administration of Farm Discovery grant and donor database (Salesforce software), including researching new opportunities and recruitment and training of volunteers to assist

Manage grant submissions including calendar, development and writing of narratives, work plans, and budgets, reporting, research and check-ins with Executive Director and Assistant Director of Education on goals and objectives

Grow 6 figure grant pipeline

Direct fundraising portion of program events and lead fundraising events – including phone calls, e-mail and letters for securing sponsorships, soliciting donations, volunteer recruitment, and event coordination

Act as a friendly ambassador, advocate and asker welcoming the public & upholding the mission of Farm Discovery and Live Earth Farm

Oversee development outreach to local and regional agricultural and business communities to further develop relationships to help sustain Farm Discovery programs

Facilitate corporate volunteer partnerships, including recruitment, management and stewardship of volunteers as they relate to corporate giving

Research, identify, develop & maintain Major Donor Relationships

Research, identify, develop & maintain Sponsor & Corporate Partner Relationships

Supervise execution of marketing and outreach to promote campaigns, programs & events at Farm Discovery

Supervise and execute of fundraising components of events

Communicate with the Farm Discovery team about all campaigns, goals and objectives

Supervise communication with grantors, donors, sponsors and volunteers to answer questions, coordinate payment, recognize contributions and provide tax documentation

Create and maintain annual fundraising plan with quarterly updates for Director and Board

Manage donor and supporter electronic and print communications using mail merge, e-communications programs and tracking communications in the Farm Discovery database

Co-create annual report with Executive Director & Operations Manager

Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents, oversee and support training of junior staff and volunteers

Oversee preparation and send outgoing mail, including organizing volunteer support for large mailings

Supervise coding and filing of materials according to the established procedures

Update and ensure the accuracy of the organization’s databases

Back-up electronic files using proper procedures

Supervise coding and filing of materials according to established records management procedures

Work with staff and volunteers to coordinate and ensure the integrity of the processing of donations

Assist with financial reports as required

Month end duties as required

With the Executive Director, prepare supporting development reports and materials for distribution

Ensure the timely distribution of material to the Board

Facilitate programs and events when additional staff are needed

Jump in where needed to support all programs, events, and the back-end operations to keep these running at the level of excellence our clients and customers expect

Qualification

Grant writingFundraising managementDonor engagementEvent planningSalesforceBilingual SpanishOrganizationCommunicationTeamworkProblem solving

Required

2-4 years grant writing and management experience

2-4 years fundraising campaign management experience

2-4 years donor engagement and acquisition experience

event planning and management experience

Preferred

Bilingual Spanish speaker

Experience and understanding of Latinx culture

Farming gardening and/or nutrition experience, skills, and/or passion

Familiarity with area agricultural business and philanthropic sectors

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Medical

Vision and dental benefits

Retirement match

Produce

Fresh eggs as available

Company

Farm Discovery at Live Earth

Farm Discovery at Live Earth teaches kids and families the value of seasonal, organic, and local food systems for their bodies, the environment and their communities.

Founded in 2008

Watsonville, CA

2-10 employees