Gaining Ground - Concord, MA
posted 5 months ago
Gaining Ground, Inc. is seeking a Development and Communications Manager to join our team in Concord, MA. As a nonprofit no-till farm, we are dedicated to donating everything we grow to emergency food programs in the region, benefiting approximately 10,000 individuals annually. The Development and Communications Manager will play a crucial role in our mission by overseeing the administrative, systematic, and creative aspects of our annual fundraising and communications plan. This position will work closely with the Executive Director, key staff, and Board members to raise over $1 million in revenue each year by developing a robust program to attract, retain, and steward the gifts of grant funders and individual donors. In this role, the Development and Communications Manager will be responsible for drafting compelling communications for individual donors and broad appeals, creating and sending biannual email appeals, and conducting grant writing and reporting. The manager will also process all donations, manage our donor database (Bloomerang), and support special events as needed. Additionally, the manager will collaborate with external freelance writers and graphic designers to produce newsletters and reports, ensuring that our communications are engaging and effective. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in Gaining Ground's mission and a background in food insecurity, food justice, or regenerative agriculture. With at least five years of development and fundraising experience, the candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and solid project management abilities. This position requires a team player who is self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to personal and organizational excellence. The Development and Communications Manager will also need to be open to learning and willing to engage in feedback, while maintaining a calm and solutions-focused outlook in a dynamic environment.