Development Manager

Sustainable Food Center (SFC) seeks a Development Manager to join a motivated and professional team for development work at a leading non-profit in the food space. SFC offers excellent benefits, including employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k with a 4% match and generous paid leave.

Founded in 1993, with roots dating back to 1975 as Austin Community Gardens, Sustainable Food Center (SFC) is involved in every step of our local, Central Texas, food system. Our mission is to transform the food system to nourish our health, land and livelihood.

At SFC, we are passionate about our work and share a commitment to expanding access to locally grown food raised with integrity and care, for all members of our community. Join us if you are driven to build and create lasting change that supports people and the planet.

SFC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity on our staff and in our community. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work. To that end, we have organized multiple all-staff trainings, created internal working groups that celebrate our diverse community, and integrated equity principles into every aspect of our work.

Integrity: We take pride in what we do and hold ourselves accountable to one another and the communities we serve by being transparent, following through on commitments, and communicating outcomes to all stakeholders.

Courage: We lead the way in transforming our food system by taking risks and implementing innovative approaches to achieve our vision. We embody a growth mindset and view setbacks as opportunities to learn and deepen our collaboration with others.

Equity: We are working every day to ensure the right of all people to access, grow, and consume nutritious and culturally relevant food. We acknowledge that our food system has been built on systems of oppression and prioritize serving marginalized communities and promoting inclusion through our work.

Community: We center the voices, priorities, and wellbeing of the communities we serve in our work. We elevate community member input by providing open channels for feedback and collaboration.

This is a full-time position, compensated at $60,000 – $65,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

The Development Manager is responsible for leading SFC’s yearly annual fund campaigns and events, individual donor management and stewardship.

Fundraising/Events and Campaigns (50%)

Leads and is accountable for fundraising campaigns to support and grow SFC’s mission

• Annual Holiday Appeal (Oct-Dec annually)
• Develops campaign budget - Sets revenue goals and manages required expenses to achieve targets
• Writes printed and email appeals
• Works in conjunction with Marketing and Communications Manager to execute print and email appeals
• Amplify Austin Campaign (Jan-March annually)
• Sets budgeted revenue and required expenses to achieve targets
• Writes printed and email appeals
• Works in conjunction with Marketing and Communications Manager (email and social content) to produce and execute campaign
• Leads recruitment of individual fundraisers to help raise dollars through peer-to-peer platform (including the SFC Board of Directors (BOD) and SFC staff)
• Annual Farm to Plate Event (all year long)
• Provides oversight and leads logistical execution of and fundraising for event with minimal input from the Chief Development Officer (CDO)
• Research, identify and secure sponsors, table and ticket buyers, chef and beverage partners
• Determines budgeted revenue and required expenses
• Leads and has line of authority of any contractors retained for the event and assures that work is within the scope of the budget
• Choses venue and negotiates contract
• Works with Development/Communications Committee/BOD to secure sponsorships and to inform committee on progress to goal

Individual Donor (Annual Giving) Management (40%)

Under the advisement of the CDO:

• Assist with the creation and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to generate revenue to meet/exceed budget goals through a diversified funding base
• Assist with research initiatives on prospective donors, and engage Development Committee in donor cultivation and stewardship
• Solicit gifts and participation in various campaign
• Work with CDO and Development/Communications Committee on cultivation, stewardship and solicitation for:
• Individual Donors (all levels), such as:
• Sustaining donors
• Mid-level
• Major donors
• Work with CDO and Development/Communications Committee to plan stewardship and cultivation events such as:
• Intimate size donor dinners, etc.
• Individual meetings with donors and prospective donors
• Work with CDO to assist with major gift efforts
• Develop strategies for managing a small portfolio of individual donors in coordination with CDO and Chief Executive Officer to develop strategies that meet agency revenue goals, including:
• Cultivate and steward relationships

General Responsibilities: (10%)

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development, planning sessions and board committee meetings
• Use Every Action client relationship manager (CRM) database to ensure relationships, contacts are documented
• Attend community events on behalf of SFC accept speaking engagements to share information about SFC within the community
• Attend workplace giving and special events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Advanced computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office and some familiarity with donor CRM platforms required
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accuracy of details in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information
• Ability to learn new concepts and approaches

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Please send resume and cover letter stating why you would be the best fit for the position to Deirdre Anderson, Chief Development Officer, at danderson@sustainablefoodcenter.org