Development Manager

SANCTUARY FARM PHILA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,800 - 35,200; Part time

Job summary

SANCTUARY FARM PHILA is seeking a part-time Development Manager to lead fundraising and communications efforts. You will support an urban agriculture nonprofit by managing grants, engaging donors, and enhancing external communications.

This role involves collaboration with the Executive Director and Board, focusing on storytelling and securing funding. With a flexible schedule, you will contribute to the sustainability and growth of the organization using innovative tools.

Qualifications

• 4 years of nonprofit development, communications, or related experience.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills across multiple formats.
• Experience with donor databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and communications efforts for Sanctuary Farm Phila.
• Manage grants, donor engagement, and external communications.
• Support planning and execution of fundraising events.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Communications

Grant writing

Organization

Storytelling

AI-assisted tools

Tools

Little Green Light

Digital tools

Job description

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (PART-TIME)

The Development Manager leads fundraising and communications efforts for Sanctuary Farm Phila, supporting a growing and community-centered urban agriculture nonprofit. This role is responsible for managing grants, donor engagement, and external communications, while building systems and relationships that strengthen long-term sustainability.

Working closely with the Executive Director, staff, Development Committee and Board of Directors, the Development Manager plays a key role in shaping how the organization tells its story, engages supporters, and secures funding. The role also leverages digital and AI-assisted tools to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Grants

• Identify and pursue grant opportunities; write proposals, budgets, and reports
• Serve as primary point of contact for foundations and grantors
• Track grant deliverables and collaborate with staff and leadership to ensure funds are used as proposed
• Support capital campaign efforts, including donor research, outreach coordination, and progress tracking

Donor Stewardship & Annual Giving

• Plan and execute annual giving campaigns, including end-of-year appeals and Giving Tuesday
• Maintain donor records in Little Green Light and ensure timely acknowledgments, tracking, and reporting
• Support donor cultivation by tracking giving data and notifying staff/board of engagement opportunities
• Monthly donor tracking and Thank You’s

Communications

• Produce monthly e-newsletters and contribute to social media messaging in collaboration with the Social Media Manager
• Create key organizational materials, including annual impact reports, program one-pagers, and donor communications
• Provide regular updates to the Board, including quarterly development reports and communications about engagement opportunities
• Review and update website content monthly as needed

Events & Campaign Support

• Support planning and execution of fundraising events (including donor outreach, sponsorship coordination, and logistics) in collaboration with Development Committee and Board of Directors
• Assist with broader organizational events (e.g., Fall Festival), including sponsor engagement, materials creation, and follow-up

Partnerships & External Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, funders, and collaborators
• Represent Sanctuary Farm in meetings with partner organizations and prospective collaborators

Systems & Operations

• Maintain and update development systems and platforms, including Little Green Light, online giving tools, and grant platforms (e.g., Candid, SAM)
• Utilize digital and AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency in writing, research, and communications workflows

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Sanctuary Farm Phila
• 4 years of nonprofit development, communications, or related experience
• Experience with donor databases (Little Green Light experience a plus) and basic digital tools
• Strong writing and storytelling skills across multiple formats
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with Major Gift cultivation and/or Corporate Sponsorship cultivation in the non profit space preferred
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative in a small, collaborative team environment
• Comfortable using (or willingness to learn) AI-assisted tools to support writing, research, and communications

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting salary: $32,000 annually
• 20 hours per week
• Flexible schedule with remote work options
• Opportunity for growth as the organization expands