DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Veggies to Table is looking for a full-time or part-time development manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with nonprofits and in development roles. Additionally this person needs to have the capacity for and excitement about working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. No two days look quite the same, and this role requires the ability to multitask, pivot, and prioritize as needed. We greet each day’s challenges and successes with humor and flexibility, and work to create a supportive environment for all team members. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible combination of remote work and time spent at our Newcastle location.

Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Veggies to Table Executive Director and Development Team the Development Manager will work on a variety of tasks which may include but not be limited to:

  • Donor Relations:

    • Developing, managing, communicating with, thanking, and tracking existing donors and bringing in new donors

    • Helping implement monthly donor strategy

    • Assisting in corporate sponsor outreach to new and existing sponsors

  • Events & Fundraising:

    • Helping with a Veggies to Table Auction

    • Helping with all in person fundraising events and house parties

    • Helping to create and implement our end of year and spring appeals

    • Attending community events and representing Veggies to Table

    • Helping implement our 3rd annual Paris Sweepstakes

    • Helping develop, plan, and implement pop-ups and workshops

    • Writing grants in collaboration with ED and development team

  • Admin, in conjunction with Operations Manager:

    • Help creating and maintenance of spreadsheets as needed in conjunction with team

    • Help develop and maintain organizational systems

    • Helping maintain and improve our donor management database and communication practices in collaboration with team

    • Helping with communication systems to expand our reach through our newsletter, social media channels, events, and press.

  • Other duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to development of our education program.

Desired experience:

  • At least three years of nonprofit work with at least one of those years in a development role (ideally more).

  • Experience, joy, and comfort working directly with high net donors

  • Experience obtaining new donors and the retention of existing donors

  • Experience writing grants

  • Experience planning or assisting with fundraising events

  • Passion for the mission of Veggies to Table and serving our community in need

  • Familiarity with donor databases (Bloomerang)

  • Someone who finds joy in setting fundraising (and other) goals and achieving (and surpassing) them

Qualifications:

  • Openness to work in a role where day-to-day tasks might vary.

  • A team player and builder

  • Comfort working in both group/team settings and independently

  • Ability to be at the farm in Newcastle weekly and more during busy times.

  • Ability to use and learn new technology for remote/hybrid teams (Google Drive, Whatsapp, Basecamp, etc.)

  • Someone who is self motivated, highly organized, curious and has and a passion for creating and building community

  • Superior communication and writing skills

  • Social media marketing experience is a plus (and/or willingness to learn)

  • Knowledge of organic veggie and flower gardening/farming is a plus

Benefits:

  • Salary:

    • Full-time: $52,000 per year

    • Part-time (3 days/week): $31,000 per year

  • Paid vacation

  • Paid holidays

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Fresh organic produce, flowers, and eggs

  • Hybrid role with more time working from home

About The Community:

  • Location a mile from Damariscotta Lake and a mile from the ocean

  • Location 1 hour from Portland and 40 minutes from Camden and Rockland

  • Location 3 hours from Boston

  • An abundance of local hiking and beaches

  • Rising Tide Coop

  • Downtown Damariscotta—shops and services a mile from the farm

To Apply:

  • Please send resume and cover letter to: info@veggiestotable.org

  • We are actively hiring for this position; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

  • Veggies to Table is an equal opportunity employer and never discriminates based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Everyone is welcome and all applications will be considered equally.

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