JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Job Title: Assistant Director of Development

Status: Full-time Exempt

Department: Communications & Development

Location: 10 Sims Ave, Providence, RI

Reports to: Director of Advancement

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Development is a critical member of the Farm Fresh RI team and will serve as a key external face of Farm Fresh RI in the community. They will work with program staff to solicit contributions from individuals and businesses, cultivate donor relationships, and plan & execute fundraising events. They will work closely with the Director of Advancement and the Communications & Development team to ensure the long-term viability and success of Farm Fresh RI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the Director of Advancement and Communications and Development team to develop and implement an annual development plan, including annual fund appeal, special campaigns, events, sponsorships, and donor cultivation strategy.

Fundraising Event and Campaign Management

• Plan, organize, and execute fundraising events and initiatives to raise funds and mission awareness.
• Partner with the Director of Advancement to set event budgets and meet financial goals for each event and fundraising campaign, including but not limited to Giving Tuesday, end of year appeal, 401Gives, Local Food Fest, and other events.
• Solicit and coordinate event and program sponsorships.
• Work with the Associate Director of Marketing to design print and digital communication materials for fundraising events and campaigns.
• Partner with and lead the C&D VISTA in implementing logistics for all donor and fundraising events.
• Provide onsite coordination to ensure that the events are carried out according to plan and schedule.

Donor Cultivation:

• In partnership with the Director of Advancement, set donor strategy and cultivate relationships with potential and existing individual and business donors.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Grants & Data to cultivate corporate partnerships, identifying potential business donors, sponsors, and other opportunities.
• Participate in each step of the donor pipeline: identification, research, cultivation, and requests.
• Develop and execute individual donor strategies.
• Acknowledge individual and corporate donors promptly, identifying and providing opportunities to experience the impact of their gifts.
• Ensure timely and accurate records of all donor information and cultivation activities in the organization’s database.

Communications and Engagement 

• Effectively communicate Farm Fresh’s mission, programs, and impact to diverse audiences of donors, community members, and the general public.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Marketing to create donor outreach materials, ensuring brand consistency and reach across print, website, email, and social media.
• Creatively engage donors and prospective donors in the organization's work.
• Work across programs and teams to develop messaging for giving campaigns and messaging to share organizational and programmatic impact.
• Represent Farm Fresh RI at public and private events to engage current and prospective donors.

Administration

• Supervise a Communications & Development AmeriCorps VISTA member, including annual recruitment, hiring, training, and mentoring.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and monitor budget projections related to individual, business and special event revenue.
• Coordinate with finance staff to reconcile donation records.
• Manage and direct fundraising database, ensuring accurate record tracking for data entry, gift processing and acknowledgment letters.
• Engage the Development Committee of the Board of Directors, supporting them in assisting with fundraising activities and creating a culture of philanthropy among board members.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend team meetings and organization all-staff meetings.
• Be a collaborative team member, supporting all aspects of the organization.
• Hold a strong commitment to participating in Farm Fresh RI’s Racial Equity process.
• Build relationships with people from varied cultural, economic, educational, racial, and religious backgrounds.
• Maintain a gracious customer-service orientation while working with program participants, volunteers, and donors.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of Farm Fresh RI’s programs, outcomes, and impacts.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Director of Advancement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION

• Experience working with donors and a basic understanding of fundraising best practices
• Event planning experience
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priority responsibilities at the same time is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Familiarity with using donor relationship databases.
• Self-starter and ability to maintain a self-motivating attitude
• Creative problem solver and critical thinker
• Supportive team member with a demonstrated commitment to the success of co-workers and Farm Fresh RI’s mission and values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL)

The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the company are available to address the following requirements.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand for long periods of time at a desk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls on computers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear in meetings and on the telephone or on the computer in an office or variable setting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel, which may include travel via car, train, airline, overnight hotel stays.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $63,500 - $69,000
• PTO, sick, and paid holidays
• Monthly contributions to flexible health, dental, and life insurance plans
• 401k retirement plan option with up to 3% employer match
• Annual professional development credit and opportunities

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to hiring@farmfreshri.org with the subject line Assistant Director of Development.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority application deadline of February 14, 2025. No phone calls or drop-ins please.