Development Manager, Fundraising & Community Impact

Growing Hope; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Free produce

Job summary

Growing Hope in Ypsilanti, MI is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising, including the annual fund, grant research and writing, donor cultivation, and annual events. You will work from the Urban Farm and the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace to connect donors with the story and impact of our work.

This salaried role reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with the Program Director, Finance Director, and external consultants, emphasizing community-centered fundraising and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fund development.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and grant management.
• Experience with individual giving and with corporate, foundation, or major gifts.
• Experience planning and executing special events.
• Experience with fundraising software and donor databases.
• Skilled oral and written communicator, comfortable with one-on-one conversations, groups, and a variety of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Deep commitment to our mission and to community-centric fundraising.
• Ability to work with colleagues across programs, take initiative, and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Strategy, Research & Cultivation: Identify and prioritize opportunities with foundations, corporations, government agencies, donor-advised funds, and individual donors. Develop, implement, and measure annual fundraising goals and tactics in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Grant Development, Writing & Reporting: Manage the grant calendar. Draft grant proposals and reports with program staff, track deliverables, and keep funders informed.
• Donor Communications & Annual Fund: Collaborate on newsletters, appeals, annual reports, and acknowledgments. Manage database entry, reporting, and direct mail segmentation.
• Special Events: Plan and lead annual fundraising events, including logistics, communications, and post-event evaluation of donor engagement and net revenue.
• Board, Staff & Partner Engagement: Keep the Board and Development Committee updated and engaged in fundraising. Represent Growing Hope with funders, at conferences, and collaborative bodies.
• Organizational Support: Participate in anti-racism, food sovereignty, and food justice discussions and training; attend weekly staff meetings; support budgeting; complete administrative tasks.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Special events

Donor databases

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Fundraising software

Donor databases

Job description

Growing Hope in Ypsilanti, MI is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising, including the annual fund, grant research and writing, donor cultivation, and annual events. You will work from the Urban Farm and the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace to connect donors with the story and impact of our work.

This salaried role reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with the Program Director, Finance Director, and external consultants, emphasizing community-centered fundraising and