Development Manager (Grants and Fundraising)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Development (Grants and Fundraising)
FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director, Development
Work Location: Marion Barry Avenue Market, 303 Marion Barry Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
Compensation Range: $70,000 - $74,263

Dreaming Out Loud, Inc.

Dreaming Out Loud’s mission is to create economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized communities through building a healthy, equitable food system. We are rebuilding urban, community-based food systems through cooperative social enterprise: increasing access to healthy food, improving community health, supporting entrepreneurs and cooperatives from low-income communities, and creating opportunities for at-risk residents to earn sustainable, family-supporting wages and build wealth. We believe that all communities deserve equal access to fresh, healthy food choices, but that achieving this requires moving beyond the “access” paradigm to a focus on community self-determination and food sovereignty. Utilizing the food system as a catalyst, we are working to create an integrated pipeline to jobs, economic opportunity, and community wealth-building for our most marginalized communities.

Position Summary

The Development Manager will work at generating revenue for the implementation of core programs by expanding DOL’s current portfolio of funders and donors. The Development Manager collaborates closely with leadership, program staff, and volunteers to ensure development activities are strategically aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of fundraising strategies to support organizational revenue goals
• Partner with program staff and leadership to align funding opportunities with program priorities and impact
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities across foundations, corporations, and individual giving 
• Conduct prospect research to build and maintain a pipeline of mission-aligned funders
• Write letters of intent and grant proposals in collaboration with staff, including compiling supporting data and tracking feedback on submissions
• Identify and cultivate prospective donors through personalized outreach 
• Manage a portfolio of donors through ongoing communication, relationship management, and stewardship 
• Maintain accurate donor records in DOL’s donor management system (Grantseeker) 
• Update the organization’s grants and reporting calendars 
• Participate in donor appreciation events and donor recognition programs
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising and donor engagement events, including seasonal festivals and donor cultivation opportunities
• Generate and prepare reports on fundraising performance, donor trends, and projections
• Assist with securing and fulfilling sponsorships

The duties and responsibilities contained herein are representative of the essential functions of this position. The dynamic nature of our work requires flexibility and our collaborative environment necessitates cross-functional support. Employees are expected to adapt to our ever-evolving organizational and community needs and perform other duties as assigned to contribute to Dreaming Out Loud’s success.

 
Required Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, including grant writing and fundraising support
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage data, track progress, and follow through on multiple workstreams 
• Strong interest in community-centered work and a commitment to serving marginalized populations
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with donors, funders, and external partners

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit, Parking, and Healthcare
• Transit Assistance through SmartBenefits
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dreaming Out Loud Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Dreaming Out Loud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.