Hybrid Fundraising & Grants Strategy Lead

SUSU CommUNITY Farm; Newfane (VT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SUSU CommUNITY Farm seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts, designing strategies and campaigns to meet and grow annual goals over $1M. The role emphasizes donor engagement, foundation relations, grants seeking and management.

This hybrid, mostly work-from-home position requires self-direction within a collaborative leadership setting and may require travel as fundraising plans dictate. 40 hours/week year round, with a 3 month probation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fundraising campaigns and strategy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with donors and foundations.
• Knowledge of grant processes, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising campaigns and strategy to meet and grow annual goals.
• Build and steward donor relationships and foundation partnerships.
• Oversee grants management, reporting, and grant-seeking activities.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor engagement

Grant writing

Grants management

Tools

Donor CRM

Job description

SUSU CommUNITY Farm seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts, designing strategies and campaigns to meet and grow annual goals over $1M. The role emphasizes donor engagement, foundation relations, grants seeking and management.

This hybrid, mostly work-from-home position requires self-direction within a collaborative leadership setting and may require travel as fundraising plans dictate. 40 hours/week year round, with a 3 month probation.