Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Grants & Fundraising Manager (Development Manager)

Background of Dreaming Out Loud: The mission of Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. (DOL) is to create economic opportunity within the DC metropolitan region’s marginalized communities, by building a healthy equitable food system. Realizing the gaps within the D.C metropolitan area regarding food access, we have taken the initiative to rebuild urban, community-based food systems through social enterprise; increasing access to healthy food, improving community health, supporting entrepreneurs and cooperatives from communities with low incomes, and creating opportunities for historically marginalized residents to earn sustainable, family-supporting wages.

Job Summary

The Grants & Fundraising Manager (Development Manager) is a core member of the Development Department. Expanding DOL’s current portfolio of funders and donors, submitting proposals while maintaining relationships, the incumbent will work at generating revenue for the implementation of core programs. This person will collaborate closely with leadership, program staff, and volunteers to ensure alignment with organizational goals. This position reports to the Development Director.

Responsibilities

Dreaming Out Loud, an innovative and growing organization, is seeking to hire a Grants & Fundraising (Development Manager). Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications below:

Write letters of intent and grant proposals in collaboration with other staff for funding solicitations
Conduct prospective funder research and develop a robust list of mission aligned funders
Identify, research, and cultivate prospective donors, ensuring personalized engagement
Manage a portfolio of donors, providing timely communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities to build strong relationships
Maintain accurate donor records in DOL’s donor management system (Salesforce)
Assist in the execution of fundraising events, including DOL’s Fall and Spring Festivals and donor cultivation events
Retrieve and maintain feedback on submitted proposals (where applicable)
Update the organization’s grants calendar and reports calendar
Coordinate donor appreciation events and recognition programs
Generate reports on fundraising performance, donor trends, and projections
Prepare reports and ensure they are submitted in a timely fashion
Assist with securing and fulfilling sponsorships
Compile relevant research data and statistics for the preparation of grants
Assist with the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship activities
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience working on preparing and submitting proposals in the nonprofit sector
Demonstrated ability to multitask, meet deadlines, work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, creative and detail oriented
Passionate about making a difference in the lives of marginalized people

Compensation: The annual salary range is $70,000-$80,000 based on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible to receive benefits.

Want to Apply?

Send your resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples (preferably one grant proposal and one donor appeal letter) with the subject line: “Grants & Fundraising (Development) Manager” to cj.bugay@humancapsc.com by January 15, 2025 for priority consideration.

Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis, and we will contact you if we’re interested in scheduling an interview. Please send questions you may have via email to cjbugay@humancapsc.com.

DOL 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, DOL 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.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

DOL is 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. We are working to create an integrated pipeline to jobs, economic opportunity, and community wealth-building for our most marginalized communities, utilizing the food system as the catalyst.

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