Urban Tilth has an opening for a Capital Campaign Fund Development Associate. The Capital Campaign Fund Development Associate will be responsible for supporting all Urban Tilth Capital Campaign fundraising initiatives including but not limited to: assisting with drafting foundation, and government grants; major donor communications; preparation of major donor proposals, funder reports, media engagement and outreach; and assisting with the planning and coordinating major donor events including funder tours, webinars etc. This position will be a member of a small team including the Executive Director, Capital Campaign Consultants, Construction Project Managers, Community Engagement Manager, and Communications Manager, who are responsible for raising funds to support our Capital Campaigns’ Annual Milestones (from $4M - $11M).

Position Responsibilities
Assist with researching, preparation, and submission of foundation and government grant applications
Assist with drafting and submitting major donor proposals
Updating Capital Campaign Projects boilerplate language as each project progresses towards completion
Soliciting and managing media engagement including drafting and distributing press releases
Service assigned Capital Campaign foundation and / or government grants in a timely and professional manner to create supportive relationships with agency and foundation partners
Work with construction team and programs staff to collect data, stories, and images to complete funder reports in a timely and creative manner that truly shares what is happening in the field with our funders
Support the implementation of Urban Tilth’s Capital Campaign Plan including but not limited to assisting with major donor pitches, development of capital campaign language, coordinating funder tours and fireside chats, drafting quarterly capital campaign newsletter and social media updates
Update our donor database, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, with capital campaign related foundation and government grant information
Spend a minimum of 8 hours a month participating in different Urban Tilth programs so program and community knowledge is intimate and tactile
Attend funder retreats and convenings as needed (requires some travel in and out of State)
Attend professional development training as needed to continue to improve and update skill sets and or expand knowledge of the areas of food, social, economic, and environmental justice in which Urban Tilth works.
Attend Urban Tilth monthly all-staff meetings, weekly team meetings, mandatory all-staff events and annual all staff strategic planning retreats.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of 3 years experience in working in storytelling or fund development for community organizations
Clear talent for clearly sharing compelling food, climate, racial and social justice narratives to various audiences
Excellent writing / storytelling skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Able to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of donors and meet or exceed their expectations
Experience in using fundraising databases such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce
Experience using Google docs, MailChimp or Constant Contact, social media
Able to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

Preferred Skills
Some experience with graphic design, videography or photography
Experience, or interest in working in horizontally managed work spaces
Experience, or interest in working in diverse communities and supporting environmental and social justice initiatives

Hours
40 hours per week (Full-time)
Minimum of 3 days in person with some opportunities to work from home

Compensation
Annual salary range: $85,000- $95,000
Benefits: paid sick leave, holidays, vacation, annual paid winter break, medical, dental, life and wellness fund benefits.

How To Apply:
Please email resume, cover letter and a current writing sample to [email protected]

*People of color, North Richmond, Richmond and San Pablo residents, LBGTQ encouraged to apply.

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