Deputy Development Director

Employment Dates: June 1 – December 31, 2025 (renewable)

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Reports To: Co-Executive Director of Communications and Development

Location: Hybrid - Mostly remote role. Preference for someone within 45 min of the farm although not required. Some travel required.

Days and Hours: The position works 35-40 hours per week. Occasional weekends and evenings required. 

Salary and Benefits: $62,400 annual salary paid biweekly (equivalent of $30/hr). Health Reimbursement Account of $529.16 (Individual) or $1,066.66 (with dependents)/month. IRA Retirement Account with 3% match. Additional benefits, subject to funding, include:

• Office and equipment allowance: $500
• Professional development: $500
• Internet/Cell phone stipend: $600

Overview: The Deputy Development Director is responsible for supporting the Co-Executive Director of Communications and Development in fundraising, donor relations, event coordination, and administrative tasks.

• Assist with introductory calls and check-ins with new funders.
• Co-facilitate funder information sessions and eventually lead them solo.
• Support coordination of and eventually manage coordination of the annual contributor appreciation gathering. Responsibilities include:
• Creating and sending invitations to donors/volunteers.
• Planning activities and/or presentations for the event.
• Booking performers and creating the event agenda.
• Facilitation of the event
• Thanking attendees and sharing follow-up materials (e.g., photo folders).

• Facilitate regrant payments to alumni, Braiding Seeds fellows/runner ups and other grantees, including entering payments into bill.com for processing and supporting coordination of obtaining required documentation from grantees to initiate payment.
• Track and acknowledge grant payments (via EFT, checks, etc.).
• Upload grant letters to Dext and appropriate organizational folders.
• Support grant research, tracking, reporting, writing, payment processing as needed and database profile updates, including Guidestar profile management.
• Support ED in submitting sponsorship applications and conducting business outreach for our annual SOULstice fundraiser
• Attend in-person events to represent the organization and engage with funders.
• Assist the Co-Executive Director (Co-ED) in hosting funders during on-site visits, ensuring a positive and informative experience.
  

• Develop and lead a sustainer campaign in collaboration with Co-ED and assist with the end of year annual mailing coordination.
• Support the development of a bequest policy/program in collaboration with Co-ED including the identification and stewardship of potential donors to participate in the program.
• Support ED in brainstorming new fundraising strategies trends and keeping informed on current fundraising trends. Brainstorm new strategies to enhance fundraising efforts.
• Attend in-person funder events and host funders on-site as needed.
• Annually update the FAQ document to include the latest strategic goals, financial summaries, and other relevant organizational information.
• Monitor funder logo updates and communicate any changes to the Operations Director for timely updates to the organization's website.
• Compile and create the organization's annual summary of work document, highlighting key achievements and impact.
  

• Oversee Bloomerang database management, including merging constituent records, ensuring data consistency, and managing household records.
• Respond to donor inquiries, including providing stock donation details and wire transfer confirmations.
  

1. Participate in “all hands on deck” team responsibilities including meetings, strategic planning, SOULstice and community gatherings, and rotating miscellaneous tasks. 
2. Support other administrative and program tasks as capacity allows

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit management.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Bloomerang) and financial tools (e.g., Bill.com).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, sustainability, and community engagement.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Google suite, Airtable, Zapier 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

To apply, please visit https://www.soulfirefarm.org/about/employment/

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