Job Description Cornucopia is an organic industry watchdog. This person will oversee development efforts and be intimately involved with its communications strategies and execution.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement and monitor an annual fundraising plan
• Write funding proposals and grant reports to foundation and corporate funders
• Research foundation, corporate, major donor, prospects
• Carry out regular direct mail campaigns
• Work closely with Cornucopia's Codirectors and Board members to identify and cultivate major gift prospects and communication strategies
• Coordinate online giving strategies
• Help plan networking and fundraising events, solicit in-kind donations
• Write content as necessary for quarterly newsletter, enews, website, and other communication vehicles, coordinate with other staff as needed in on newsletter production
• Coordinate research report publication
• Oversee the Communications and Development staff assistant to help expand fundraising and communications opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

We seek an individual with a true passion and enthusiasm for protecting the integrity of organic food and agriculture, and the family farmers who produce it.  Although we desire a seasoned professional with a proven record of performance, we will entertain applications from recent graduates with an advanced degree in a program that relates to communications and business development. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: 

• Commitment to the mission of The Cornucopia Institute
• Understanding of (and preferably involvement with) organic food and farming issues
• Demonstrated fundraising ability
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in an exciting and fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, members, and the general public
• Superior work ethic and careful attention to detail
• Highest degree of personal and professional ethics
• Competency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency with social media and Internet research
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in humanities or scientific field and/or a directly applicable professional resume

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

The Cornucopia Institute is formally based in Cornucopia, Wisconsin but is "virtually officed," and thus has no central location. Staff members telecommute from home offices around the country. Because of this, applicants must be highly motivated and able to work independently. We have a dozen staff members and additional support from a number of part-time employees and dedicated contractors. 

The Development and Communications Director is expected to provide his or her own dedicated worksite. Because of this, work with Cornucopia is possible anywhere in the U.S. Candidates residing in, or relocating to, the Upper Midwest are encouraged to apply — facilitating periodic face-to-face meetings. But ultimate hiring decisions will be made based on the credentials of the candidates and their ability to be successfully self-directed.

The Cornucopia Institute is an equal opportunity employer. 

How to contact The Cornucopia Institute:If you have an interest in exploring the opportunity to merge your background and skills with the chance to fight for something you believe in, please forward a letter of inquiry, including salary history/expectations, and résumé to jobs@cornucopia.org.

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