About us: Poudre Valley Community Farms is a Northern Colorado nonprofit dedicated to helping farmers and ranchers in our community grow local food by connecting them to land, water, and infrastructure. Farmland in Northern Colorado is disappearing at an alarming rate, and our purpose is to provide stability to local farmers and ranchers by conserving farmland and providing long-term leases at prices below market rates. Today, we manage 350 acres of land across Northern Colorado and have enabled 15 producers to grow meat, vegetables, fruit, and dairy for the community. Our first farmers began working PVCF land in 2018 and we continue to add new producers who are dedicated to growing local food for our community. Our team culture blends fun, compassion, expertise, and hard work with a flexible, get-things-done attitude. We value learning, growing, and taking new approaches to supporting local farmers and ranchers and ensuring the preservation of farmland in Northern Colorado. We are excited to welcome new staff who are committed to bringing joy and passion to achieving our mission.

The opportunity: We are seeking a Resource Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts, help us tell the story of our work, and engage community members in our mission. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record and passion for fundraising, communications, and event planning, as well as the interpersonal skills required to effectively manage relationships with donors, producers, partners, and community members.

Your responsibilities:

• Fundraising (50%): Lead PVCF’s corporate, individual, and end-of-year fundraising efforts. Create strategies to diversify and grow the organization’s donor base, increasing the number of donors and size of contributions. Conduct donor and sponsor research. Maintain donor database and assist in donor communication and stewardship. Serve as staff liaison for our Fundraising Committee, maintaining a fundraising plan, setting fundraising goals, developing campaigns, and developing new donor relationships. Represent PVCF at community events, meetings and forums. Lead execution of end-of-year fundraising campaign.
• Special event fundraising (20%): With support from Board members and staff, plan and execute informal (e.g., event booths, farm tours) and formal (e.g., Book Club, Harvest Festival) fundraising events to engage and thank donors. Lead execution of third party events and other special initiatives.
• Marketing and communications (20%): Lead planning and execution of communication and marketing in support of fundraising goals, including producer and landowner storytelling, case statements, brochures, annual reports, website content, and newsletters. Direct development of social media and email marketing to enhance donor engagement. Engage with local media outlets, as appropriate. Build strong relationships with producers to support co-marketing efforts.
• Planning and Evaluation (10%): Set, track, and report on fundraising goals to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Develop metrics and methods to communicate the impact of PVCF work with donors and the community. Develop effective methods to measure the impact of our fundraising, communication, and marketing work.
  

Required expertise, attributes, and qualifications:

Relevant expertise:

• 4-10 years fundraising experience, with a focus on corporate giving, donor relations, and major gifts
• Proven track record of securing large donations and managing successful fundraising campaigns
• Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising regulations and tax laws affecting charitable giving
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in communication, marketing, or community engagement initiatives and events
• Experience with social media platforms and content management system
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail, deadlines, and budget
• Proficiency with Google suite, Mailchimp, donor management/CRM, and design software
• Familiarity with local food production, farming, and/or ranching desired

Personal attributes:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Reliable and proactive approach to job duties
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and comfortable with adaptation and innovation

Education and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Community Development, or a related field
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally as needed

Working conditions:

• Work will be both in a remote office setting and on working farms and ranches
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Occasional lifting of materials and equipment for meetings and events