Community Fundraising Manager

Position: Community Fundraising Manager, Hall Hunger Initiative. Flexible schedule with some remote work possibility, 20-25 hours per week, $30/hour. The position is funded for one year with the potential for renewal.

Purpose: This position will support fundraising/development efforts with Hall Hunger Initiative (HHI) as well as lead HHI’s efforts to strengthen our non-profit partners by providing direct guidance, support, and expertise. The work will have a strong focus on building partnerships, including developing joint fundraising opportunities. Working with the HHI Director, this position will have the leadership role for communication, outreach, coordination and direct assistance with partner agencies. This is a new project presenting an exciting opportunity to create and lead a meaningful community project. This position will be provided a written Scope of Work upon hiring to which the ideal candidate will follow.

Please provide a resume and cover letter when applying.

Key Position Duties And Responsibilities

● In accordance with the provided Scope of Work, meet with key stakeholders, including

funders, potential donors and small nonprofits to better understand the regional food

system needs.

● Conduct grant research in identified target areas with national foundations, corporate

and government funders not currently supporting groups in our community, including

securing calls and meetings with top prospects, securing invitations to apply for grants,

connecting with relevant local partners and assisting in drafting and submitting

applications.

● Work to identify potential new individual donors and connect them with relevant

partners.

● Assist small non-profits in building organizational capacity, including strengthening board

participation, development planning and marketing.

● Represent HHI at community events, meetings, and conferences.

● Produce special and virtual events to recruit new supporters, strengthen relationships

with existing donors and funders, and develop awareness while raising funds.

● Developing fundraising materials and assets that can be used by all partner

organizations.

● Other activities as identified by partners and/or HHI.

Required Competencies:

● Broad experience in grant research and writing

● Experience in various aspects of fundraising including special events and individuals

● Community-minded

● Excellent communication skills

● Self-directed

● Culturally astute

● Familiar with Google and Microsoft programs

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in related discipline preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 4 years in human service, nonprofit, public service, volunteer

or business management experience with extensive, demonstrable, development success

required.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yellow Springs, OH 45387: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Yellow Springs, OH 45387