Development Director

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organization:Growing Gardens
position summary:

GROWINGGARDENS is hiring an experienced Development Director (DD) to lead GROWINGGARDENS ' enhanced fundraising efforts including major donor, corporate and other value-added funding initiatives.

The DD can expect to work with an enthusiastic executive director and an active board of directors willing and able to work collaboratively to build relationships and raise funds.

Established in 2006, this position is funded at 0.5 FTE. The successful implementation of the program calls for increasing the DD position to full-time by July 2011 assuming sufficient, sustainable funds are raised. This job announcement describes major responsibilities for both half- and full-time positions.

Key Responsibilities: Half-time: • Provide leadership to create and revise development program with approval of Executive Director • Provide expertise and support to Executive Director and Board leadership to secure resources necessary to meet mission • Develop and lead individual and corporate fundraising initiatives with priority on major donor development • Communicate GROWINGGARDENS' mission to potential funders • Develop and implement marketing and media campaigns that promote GROWINGGARDENS' mission to funders and public • Develop and oversee effective fundraising systems including tracking, acknowledgement, budgeting and reporting • Event planning, management and oversight when fundraising goals are indicated Add for Full-time • Develop and lead all fundraising initiatives, including individual, corporate, event, grants, and planned giving • Develop and implement all fee-based/value-added initiatives • Oversee foundation relations and grant writing • Recruit, train and retain volunteers as appropriate to support development efforts • Supervise volunteer coordination staff positions

GROWINGGARDENS does not discriminate against employees or volunteers with regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or physical ability.

Salary / Pay Rate:Half-time Salary $20,000 to $25,000/year; includes health, vision, preventive dental coverage, retirement plan, generous vacation and holiday schedule, discounted annual transit pass and other transportation compensation and 4 hours a month paid time off for community volunteer involvement.
Apply by:August 24, 2010
Required Skills and Abilities:Key Responsibilities: Half-time: • Provide leadership to create and revise development program with approval of Executive Director • Provide expertise and support to Executive Director and Board leadership to secure resources necessary to meet mission • Develop and lead individual and corporate fundraising initiatives with priority on major donor development • Communicate GROWINGGARDENS' mission to potential funders • Develop and implement marketing and media campaigns that promote GROWINGGARDENS' mission to funders and public • Develop and oversee effective fundraising systems including tracking, acknowledgement, budgeting and reporting • Event planning, management and oversight when fundraising goals are indicated Add for Full-time • Develop and lead all fundraising initiatives, including individual, corporate, event, grants, and planned giving • Develop and implement all fee-based/value-added initiatives • Oversee foundation relations and grant writing • Recruit, train and retain volunteers as appropriate to support development efforts • Supervise volunteer coordination staff positions What's Essential: • Understanding of, passion for, and commitment to GROWINGGARDENS ' mission of promoting home-scale food gardens for increased health, self-reliance and community • Genuine interest in working in small nonprofit environment • Demonstrated track record consistently raising at least $50,000 per year in Major Donor funds • Solid knowledge of fundraising systems and methods and record of success • Demonstrated success in planning and implementing diverse development strategies to meet revenue goals • Experience in event planning and management • Outgoing and friendly personality: enjoys working with people from a wide range of circumstances and speaking in public • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to initiate and follow-through on new programs • Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative and egalitarian environment • Understanding of and connection to ethnic/cultural communities • Willingness to expand professional knowledge and training • Reliable transportation and current driver's license
Qualifications:Experienced, successful track record raising over $50,000 per year in Major Donor funds is a must. TO APPLY: Please send a résumé (with references) and cover letter (that describes why you are the best person for the job) to Debra Lippoldt, Executive Director, GROWINGGARDENS. If sending by email, please send in pdf format to [email protected] or mail to: 2003 NE 42nd Ave #3, Portland, OR 97213. NO FAXES PLEASE! Must be received no later than 5 pm, August 25, 2010.
Education Required:College degree
Other:Equal Opportunity Employer
website link:www.growing-gardens.org