Strategic Fundraising Manager

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Equitable Hiring Group Full time
Job Overview

Project EATS is a non-profit social enterprise that joins with residents and stakeholders to create what they need. We work to increase access and consumption of locally grown, healthy, affordable food in food-insecure communities.

About the Role

This position will assist in planning, executing, and managing fundraising campaigns, events, and donor relations. The Development Director works closely with the senior team and Board President to identify potential donors, maintain donor databases, and prepare grant applications and reports.

In this role, you will leverage skills such as developing creative engagement solutions, attracting prospective supporters, and creating a communications system to ensure ongoing touchpoints with our existing base of supporters.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the fundraising schedule, including work plan and deadlines, and follow up on development activities.
  • Proactively research to identify and qualify new prospects for major gifts, grants, and other funding opportunities.
  • Oversee stewardship for all annual donors, including acknowledgment and renewal correspondence and benefits administration.
  • Support ad hoc research and content development for fundraising proposals and other collateral.
  • Maintaining accurate records of current and potential donors, tracking donations, and ensuring timely acknowledgment of contributions.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including logistics, invitations, and on-the-day activities.
  • Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports to foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
Requirements
  • At least 7 years of related and progressively responsible experience in fundraising and development.
  • Ability to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.
  • Impeccable organization; you are highly detail-oriented and someone who gets a real sense of satisfaction from producing polished work and managing smooth and orderly processes.
  • A commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Compensation and Location

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Employer-covered medical insurance, commuter benefits, FSA, and employee-paid dental + vision + supplemental insurance (short-term disability).
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year, plus the week between 12/25-1/1 and the employee's birthday.
  • 15 Vacation days + 5 Sick days.
  • 50% off Project EATS produce and Prepared EATS.

The hiring range for this position is an annual salary of $105,000-$125,000, depending on relevant experience.



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