Organizations: Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) and Council for Healthy Food Systems (CHFS)
Location: Remote, based anywhere in Texas
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: $68,000 - $73,000/ year, commensurate with experience, with performance-based bonuses
The Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit that advocates for common-sense policies for independent family farmers, ranchers, and local food producers. We work to reform government policies at the state and federal levels to build a resilient, diversified local food system.
The Council for Healthy Food Systems (CHFS) is FARFA’s sister 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, focused on providing educational programs and resources that support farmers and local food producers in building ecologically and economically sustainable operations.
Together, FARFA and CHFS are creating a just and resilient food system that empowers independent producers and improves access to healthy, locally produced food.
We are seeking a passionate and strategic fundraiser to lead and grow our fundraising efforts across both organizations. This position is responsible for working with the Executive Director to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising program that includes private and government grants, grassroots membership development, cultivating individual donors, and event sponsorships. The Grants and Donor Manager will play a key leadership role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of both FARFA and CHFS and thus the impact of our work.
- Work with Executive Director to develop and execute an annual fundraising plan that meets or exceeds revenue goals for both FARFA and CHFS
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Boards to align fundraising with organizational priorities
- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with each organization’s mission
- Work with Executive Director and Program Director to write and submit grant proposals and reports for foundations, government agencies, and other funders
- Maintain a calendar of application deadlines and reporting requirements
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors and major gift prospects
- Develop donor communications and campaigns, including appeals, newsletters, and updates
- Manage donor recognition and engagement strategies for our grassroots base.
- Secure and manage sponsors for the annual Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference.
- Work with administrative assistant to manage donor database (Every Action), ensuring accurate records and reporting
- Coordinate with communications staff to ensure fundraising messages are integrated into public outreach
- Prepare fundraising reports for Executive Director and the Board
- Work with Executive Director to create systems and metrics to track and evaluate fundraising efforts
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or related field
- Demonstrated success in securing grants and major gifts
- Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a small, collaborative team
- Passion for food systems, sustainable agriculture, public policy, or related issues
- Experience with virtual teams and remote work a plus
- Flexible schedule and remote work options
- Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
- Paid time off and holidays; also paid medical leave after 1 year
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples (including at least one grant narrative) to [email protected] with the subject line: Grants and Donor Manager Application – [Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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