What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director position at Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center?
About Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community. On-farm research is ongoing here at Cedar Circle, always informing and guiding our soil health and production practices. Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.
Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!
Position Description
The Development Director plays a critical role in advancing Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center’s mission of organic regenerative agriculture, education, and community resilience. This exciting leadership position offers the opportunity to craft and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports innovative programs, from sustainable farming practices to community engagement. You'll build relationships with donors, secure grants, organize impactful events, and collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to creating a more localized and resilient food system. You'll build relationships with donors, secure grants, organize impactful events, and help grow our base of passionate supporters—individuals and partners who contribute in many ways to sustain and advance our mission—all while collaborating with a dedicated team committed to creating a more localized and resilient food system If you're a dynamic, results-driven professional with a love for sustainable agriculture and storytelling, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly changing world.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy Development
- Design and implement a robust fundraising strategy that diversifies revenue streams through grant writing, cultivating relationships with individual and corporate donors, and organizing special fundraising events.
- Set annual fundraising goals in collaboration with the Executive Director and develop action plans to achieve them.
Grants and Donor Relations
Event Planning
Communications and Impact Reporting
Collaboration and Leadership
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Skills and Competencies
Personal Attributes
Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, year-round position with an annual salary of $85,000. Benefits include : health insurance (premium 100% employer paid); paid holiday, sick, and parental leave; a 403(b) retirement plant with a 5% employer safe harbor match; 20% discount at our farmstand; 50% off summer camps for dependents; and access to an employee assistance program.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Director@cedarcirclefarm.org. The position will be open until a candidate has accepted the position offer.
Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO / AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $85,000
