Company description

Kiss the Ground is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to awaken people to the possibilities of regeneration and inspire participation in this movement through media, communications, education, immersive programming, and advocacy. Since being established in 2013 with the goal of creating societal awareness around the extraordinary potential of healthy soil, Kiss the Ground has educated and activated millions through their Media Program, Farmland Program, and Stewardship Program and created an online "pathway" for anyone to find resources and their unique way forward in contributing to this expanding global movement.

KTG’s Media Program creates general awareness and consumer demand through short films, mini-docs, a podcast, branded collaborations, and other content. The Farmland Program supports transitioning farmers and ranchers with training, mentorship, and soil testing and has a robust scholarship program for farmers who need financial assistance to take part. The Stewardship Program is an education platform, community, and resource hub that was created to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to become powerful and impactful advocates for the regenerative movement. 

Outside of these programs, Kiss the Ground has spread the word through creative collaborations that have resulted in a book and a critically-acclaimed documentary (released on Netflix in September 2020), both named Kiss the Ground.

Job description

The Development Department is responsible for building the organization’s fundraising capacity, including major gifts, grants, special events, brand partnerships, and our membership program. The department is also responsible for establishing new relationships to cultivate donors and community partners across the Regenerative Movement. In addition, Development leads the editorial team of our annual journal, RE:GENERATE, and oversees our online store. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

Must have own computer and broadband internet (reimbursed $50 a month).

 

WHO YOU ARE 

 

You are an organized and innovative self-starter. You excel at tracking your projects and at communicating both your ideas and your questions. You are excited about building relationships in the community by engaging with our membership base and with potential donors, and you are passionate about getting people involved with our mission and the Regenerative Agriculture Movement. 

 

HOW YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME

 

Membership:

• Work with Development Director and Development Department to implement and expand our new membership strategy
• Manage and grow this monthly giving program
• Update and maintain our new online membership management platform, Hivebrite
• Serve as Hivebrite Community Lead 
  • Automated emails and newsletters in collaboration with the Comms Dept
  • Content and copywriting for website updates, as needed
  • Membership drives and social media campaigns in collaboration with the Comms Dept
• Organize and host the “Regeneration Roundtable” speaker series
  • Work with Partnership Manager to develop & pitch sponsorship opportunities
  • Develop budget for speaker honoraria
  • Manage speaker list, invitations, confirmations, and schedule
  • Assist with marketing plan in collaboration with the Comms Dept
  • Host each virtual event
• Coordinate Member benefits 
• Manage and track Business and Nonprofit Members

RE:GENERATE Annual Publication

• Manage intake and deliverables for RE:GENERATE journal contributors 
  • Collect pitches for editorial team
  • Manage intake forms, contracts, and invoices
  • Coordinate guidelines and content deadlines
  • Assist with editing and proofreading  

Grassroots Fund

• Coordinate deliverables with recipients of our Grassroots Fund for BIPOC led organizations
• Coordinate meetings with the GF Steering Committee
• Manage intake materials from recipients of the Grassroots Fund

 

Administration & Reporting

• Contribute content for Annual Reports and Impact Reports to provide return-on-investment data to our constituents

• Develop and maintain process and strategy documents related to areas of responsibility
• Provide communication, support, and customer service through our membership email, online store email, and info email accounts
• Assist with managing our foundations tracker, grant cycle calendar, grant proposals, and grant reports
• Assist with maintaining KTG’s profile in online giving platforms (such as Global Giving, One Earth Marketplace, Change, etc) 
• Support the Brand Partnerships fundraising program
• Assist with the thank you letters and acknowledgement letters as appropriate

 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• A passion for the planet and its people
• (3-5) years of professional work experience in a field connected to regenerative agriculture, sustainability, and/or fundraising
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google Drive  
• Relevant work experience: 
  • Strategizing and managing a membership program
  • Project management
  • Event planning, coordination and execution
  • Outreach and communications
  • Fundraising through networking, events, and grants
• A strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ability to centralize DEI in your work, and a willingness to continually explore new perspectives 
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient and resourceful manner 

• The ability to work collaboratively across departments, as well as to self-start and work independently
• An openness to feedback and willingness to take on challenges with an ambition to grow and learn 
• A mind for systems and strategy with a strong sense for prioritization, organization and follow through
• A passion for trying new things, and the ability to quickly provide alternative solutions/ideas
• The ability to adapt to changing and shifting requirements quickly in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• An interest in intersectional environmentalism, regenerative agriculture, and/or social justice movements
• Proficiency in adapting to new software and communications tools
• Alignment with our goal to  inspire participation in the global movement to restore soils, and with our organizational values: love, courage, integrity, inclusivity, ingenuity, service with gratitude, generosity and humility

 

WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related field 
• Knowledge or experience with regenerative agriculture and/or intersectional environmentalism
• Familiarity with online platforms such as Asana, Slack, Kindful, Salesforce, and/or an email campaign platform

 

Kiss the Ground values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. KTG is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

 

KTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Full time, non-exempt hourly position with health benefits, holidays, and paid time off. Salary equivalent is $50K - $65K, DOE. Reports to the Development Director and the COO.

Compensation this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $24.04 - $31.25 Location job can be done remotely Application instructions DeadlineMay 31, 2022