Annual Giving & Database Manager - The Food Project - Lincoln, MA

Angela Lett

The Food Project

10 Lewis Street

Lincoln, MA  01773

 

Annual Giving and Database Manager

 

 

Who We Are

Youth. Food. Community. Three important issues that intersect in one place: The Food Project. Here, we believe that food is a unique vehicle for creating personal and social change. Nothing else ties us so intimately to each other and the planet we share, affecting our health, the climate, culture, and poverty and privilege around the globe. If we—young and old from all walks of life—can unite to change the food system, we can change the world. From our urban and suburban farms to our community education programs, we aim to do just that by bringing together youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build local and sustainable food systems.

 

 

What We Seek

The Food Project is currently seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and resourceful development officer to oversee the annual fund. Reporting to the director of development and external communications, s/he will be responsible for directing and administering all aspects of the annual fund, including:  direct mail; donor databases; gift processing and accounting; and donor recognition and stewardship.

 

Responsibilities

 

Annual Fund

 

• Manages direct mail program and interfaces with direct mail vendor.
• Creates all direct mail materials.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and annual reports on all campaign activity.
• Works with director of development and external communications to develop multi-channel annual giving opportunities.
• Manages and develops sustainer giving program.
• Manages and develops matching gifts program.
• Manages and develops online giving program.
• Tracks ROI on all appeals.

 

 

Database Management

 

• Maintains the integrity of the constituent and financial information related to all records in the database.
• Processes all donations in the database.
• Collects all donor and prospect information in the database.
• Settles financial records in the database with the finance department on a monthly basis and in preparation for the annual audit.
• Trains new staff in the database and oversees input of constituent data by other development team members.
• Sets up written procedures, provides support, and responds to questions by staff.
• Responds to needs of development team regarding reports and output of data.
• Works with CSA Managers to input data and pull lists for recruiting and communication with CSA members.
• Prepares mailing lists for newsletters, e-communications, invitations, and other projects as requested.

 

Donor Relations

 

• Manages the donor acknowledgement process to ensure that all supporters are acknowledged in a timely manner.
• Works with the director of development and external communications to develop and implement a stewardship plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience and understanding of development operations
• Strong database skills, Raiser’s Edge expertise required
• Experience in Crystal Report writing helpful
• Experience with direct mail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently
• Close attention to detail
• Competency in and familiarity with financial reporting

 

 

Recruitment Process

We will review all submissions, identify viable candidates, and contact those individuals selected to continue in the search process. The position will be filled when the desired candidate is found. Please send resume and cover letter via email to jobs@thefoodproject.org, via postal mail to the address above, or via fax to

781-259-9659.

The Food Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed

to creating a multicultural organization. We actively seek a diverse

pool of candidates for all positions.