Development & Communications Manager; SDFSA

Development & Communications Manager (SDFSA)

San Diego Food System Alliance (Alliance) is a collaborative of organizations and individuals working collectively to develop an equitable, healthy, and sustainable food system in San Diego County.

The Alliance is seeking a Development & Communications Manager to plan, organize, and oversee all fundraising and external communications activities. This role requires a strategic and tactical approach, with the ability to think big while minding all the details.

Position Summary

The Development & Communications Manager will be responsible for devising and updating the development strategy, identifying and cultivating philanthropic relationships, and ensuring a robust opportunity pipeline. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner, enthusiastic about food justice causes, and an accountable team collaborator.

Responsibilities

Development (70%):

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Fund Development Plan
• Identify, qualify, and plan strategy to effectively cultivate and steward philanthropic relationships
• Oversee all Alliance development activities, including research, proposal writing, donor communication, and reporting requirements
• Ensure a continuously robust opportunity pipeline
• Research and design appeals and special campaigns
• Design and implement a business sponsorship program and an annual fund program
• Devise and implement a donor stewardship plan

Communications (30%):

• Develop and share organizational messaging and stories
• Prepare all donor cultivation and solicitation materials
• Collaborate with the Alliance Director to develop a communications calendar, content plan, and design and approval process
• Lead initial drafting and design of all external communications and collateral, including press releases
• Manage quarterly newsletter releases, social media, and website content
• Manage relationships with media to effectively disseminate Alliance stories

Education, Experience, and Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in resource development, grant writing, communications, or marketing
• Demonstrated success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and donor benefit programs
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks with attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written comprehension and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience with multi-stakeholder communications and working within a team
• Experience managing public education campaigns, social media, or marketing campaigns
• Passionate about storytelling and developing simple but compelling messaging
• Positive, enthusiastic presence with good public relations skills and respectful, professional demeanor
• Creative and interested in graphic design
• Experience with Mail Chimp, Canva, Google products, Microsoft Office, and social media
• Possess an interest in equitable food access, food security, and food system issues

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Shared co-work spaces provided in both Hillcrest and Leucadia. Flexible work environment with low to moderate noise level. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but requires moving around for up to 30% of the time and occasional lifting up to 30lbs.

Compensation

Target full-time salary is between $55,000 and $60,000 commensurate with experience. Eligible benefits include health and dental insurance and Flexible Spending Account.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, professional references, and a relevant writing sample to jobs. Applications lacking any of the aforementioned documents will not be considered.

The San Diego Food Systems Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or gender identity to apply for this position.