Non-Profit Fund Development and Grant Manager Location Denver, CO (Sun Valley area) : ORGANIZATION Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center (SVKCC)
JOB TITLE Development and Grants Manager
ABOUT SUN VALLEY KITCHEN + COMMUNITY CENTER Sun Valley, a highly diverse neighborhood in Denver, is characterized by a strong and unique sense of community, but also by significant challenges. The area lacks healthy food access, with approximately three quarters of its residents living below the poverty line. The core of SVKCC's mission is to feed families with food and love. Over the past ten years, Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center has grown organically to become a community hub, youth employer, catalyst for entrepreneurship, provider of enrichment programs for children and local youth, a restaurant, and a No Cost Grocery Program ("food pantry"). Our location on 1260 Decatur Street in Denver provides a unique space with a commercial kitchen. Learn more and "meet" our community on instagram @sunvalleykitchen, or our website, feedingsunvalley.com.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment and we strongly encourage you to apply if you are part of the BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA community, and/or have lived experience with health inequities.
POSITION SUMMARY Sun Valley Kitchen + Community Center seeks a dedicated and driven Development and Grants Manager who is passionate about food access, youth development and enrichment, and community development. This position will join a dynamic, committed team to develop communication, plan events, develop and implement corporate and individual fund development strategies, and oversee grant management and activities. This is a key leadership role, and the list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may expand as needed and directed by the founder or director of operations.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The position reports to SVKCC's Director of Operations on a day-to-day basis and the Founder for vision and strategy.
This is a full-time position . Due to the nature of the job responsibilities, this is a primarily in office position with some nights and weekends as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Individual & Corporate Donor Strategies Develop individual and corporate donor relationships, keeping all information up to date in CRM. Actively steward donors through personal and individual acknowledgements of all donations, notes of appreciation, and authentic, tailored donor communications. Conduct research and create prospect lists based on corporate and foundation lists, actively engaging with those funders throughout the term of their donation cycles. Grow the current individual donor base through events and communications. With assistance from the Director of Operations, develop donor goals, track progress, and report progress to the SVCC team. Lead and direct the Fund Development Committee meetings and members. Network with new and existing donors and funders to grow partnerships. Prepare End of Year Letters of Receipt Grant Management Research, identify, and send new grants to grant writers to support and expand SVCC's impact. Ensure SVCC remains compliant with grant funders by ensuring timely submission of required reports, documentation, and activities. Track and record all grant activities with current and prospective funders. Communications Develop the SVCC story, program quick sells, and overall communication plan. Develop storytelling opportunities around the Sun Valley Kitchen and its impact and alignment with organizational goals Work closely with the Program and Operations Manager to ensure a social media presence that is consistent with organizational standards. Develop and implement a communication plan to engage existing and potential funders. Reach out to relevant media outlets for opportunities to expand communication and potential donor relationships Event Coordination Create, plan, and execute networking and donor events to grow partnerships. Assist with all event planning and ensure organization story telling remains consistent and all events assist in fund development. Recruit, onboard, and manage volunteers for relevant events or fund raising needs. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Strong interest and passion for nutrition, food justice, community building, youth development and/or health justice. In order to serve our community, Multilingual is a plus: Sun Valley residents speak a diverse array of languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Vietnamese, Somali, and Burmese. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; prospect research and editorial efficiency; ability to synthesize information and compose clear and effective prose. Experience with grant management and fund development in the nonprofit sector preferred Experience using Google Drive, Canva, social media, and CRM platforms. Experience with crafting compelling stories for fund development, marketing, public relations, and social media. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to multitask and manage priorities. Must pass a satisfactory background check, including reference check. Must be reliable, punctual, and demonstrate a good work ethic. SALARY + BENEFITS $50,000-$55,000 Annual Pay, Health Reimbursement Account reimbursing up to $512.20/month, and up to 14 days accrued PTO in the first year of employment.
To be eligible for hire, candidates must pass a background check and have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Evenings as needed Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate:
Denver, CO 80204: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
