Overview
Development Manager Jobs in Oregon, Illinois, USA at Outstanding in the Field
Location: Oregon
ThimbleberryCollaborativeFarm (TCF) is a nonprofit, educational farm located in Boring, Oregon (about 45 min outside of Portland, Oregon). Our mission is to advance individual, community, and environmental health in East Multnomah County by providing access to healthy, local produce; access to land; educational programs; and community-led events. Last year (2023), we provided over 10,000 lbs of produce to our local community, at no cost to recipients.
About half of this produce was used for a farm-to-table meal delivery program, incollaborationwith Milk Crate Kitchen and Wallace, and the other half was donated to food pantries. Our educational programs include field trips with local schools and workshops, which are offered on a sliding scale fee system and are open to everyone in the community. All educational programs focus on growing and cooking with seasonal produce, and on the social, environmental, and health impacts of our food system, and what we can do to improve it.
Job Description
TCF is seeking a dedicated andinnovativeDevelopment Manager to lead our fundraising efforts and community outreach initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit fundraising, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for social and environmental justice. As a small organization, everyone helps each other whenever possible. Therefore, the Development Manager will have opportunities to assist the Farm Operations Manager,EducationPrograms Manager, and others on staff with their respective projects, as well.
Key Responsibilities:
Campaigns:
Organize and execute crowdfunding campaigns, including our end-of-year campaign through Willamette Week’s Give!
Guide.
Identify and secure campaign incentives, coordinate marketing materials, and express gratitude to supporters creatively.
Collaborate with fundraisers (Board of Directors, Ambassador Board, staff, and volunteers) to ensure they have the necessary resources and information.
Follow up post-campaign to share impact and encourage continued involvement.
Events:
Plan and execute fundraising events such as farm-to-table dinners, restaurant fundraisers, a winter cocktail party, and the annual Harvest Celebration.
Work with the Executive Director to define event objectives, goals, and timelines.
Coordinate all event logistics, including venues, vendors, entertainment, licenses, marketing, auction packages, and volunteer roles.
Conduct post-event follow-ups to communicate the impact of contributions and foster ongoing engagement.
Donor Stewardship:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, community partners, and supporters through individual outreach, networking events, offering farm tours, and more.
Manage our CRM system (Givebutter): keep donor information up to date, including donor and contact segments; log communications; run reports; import outside donations.
Prepare year-end summaries, send donation receipts and thank-you notes, and explore creative ways to appreciate supporters.
Grant Management:
Supervise and guide the grant writing team to ensure effective research, high-quality applications, budgeting, and timely reporting.
Assist in data collection, program evaluation, and goal setting to enhance our initiatives.
Collaboration with Boards and Staff:
Delegate tasks to the Ambassador Board, our young professionals board focused on fundraising and outreach, providing support and resources …
Title: Development Manager
Company: Outstanding in the Field
Location: Oregon, Illinois, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Management
