Development Director Berkshire Bounty
- Date Posted January 26, 2023
- Location Great Barrington, MA
- Category Nonprofit
- Job type Part-Time
Berkshire Bounty is a 501(c)(3) food rescue organization dedicated to collecting, purchasing and delivering nutritious food to emergency food distribution programs countywide. We build capacity, close gaps and improve the quality of food for the food insecure population.
Using over 100 registered and active volunteers, Berkshire Bounty collects donated food through a network of 14 retailers and delivers that food to 20 distribution organizations that directly serve the community including food pantries, public schools and senior centers. We collect and deliver nutritious food six days per week and 12 months per year, creating a year-round predictability for all distribution organizations and the people they serve. Berkshire Bounty also operates a robust Food Purchase Program. Through this program, we use a significant percentage of donated funds to purchase nutritious food including meat, dairy, eggs, fresh produce and culturally appropriate items to build capacity and improve the quality of food choices at our partner distribution sites. In 2022, Berkshire Bounty collected over 325,000 lbs. of nutritious food, the equivalent of 270,000 meals for the local food insecure community. During that period, Berkshire Bounty purchased a total of $245,843 worth of food, representing 87% of our total expenditures.
Berkshire Bounty has seen explosive growth in the six years since its inception, in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our ability to mobilize volunteers, collaborate across sectors and solicit donations led to our critical success in building capacity in food distribution organizations as the numbers of food insecure community members soared.
The part-time Development Director will work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement a coordinated fundraising program for Berkshire Bounty. As a new position in a growing organization, the Development Director will be tasked with ongoing fundraising activities, including actively managing the grants lifecycle and championing the cultivation of individual donors, with an emphasis on stewarding major donors. The Development Director will be supported by a passionate staff and Board of Directors.
Job Responsibilities
Grants
● Prepare grant applications to foundations, corporations, as well as state and federal government sources
● Research and evaluate prospects for new grants● Comply with all required grant reporting in partnership with the Finance Manager
● Track all grant deadlines in partnership with the Executive Director.
Donor Cultivation
● Identify and steward major donors in partnership with the Executive Director
● Develop and maintain donor data tracking system and ensure updated information
● Identify prospective donors and methods of outreach
Strategy Development & Board Interaction
● Act as a key point person on donor cultivation for the Board of Directors, and present to the Board as needed
Required Qualifications
● Working knowledge of effective, holistic fundraising strategies including grant seeking, individual donor cultivation, and corporate sponsorship
● Excellent written communication and editing skills
● Three or more years of grant writing experience (including local, regional and national foundations) and individual donor stewardship
● Detail oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills● Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience with CRM platforms, e.g., Little Green Light
● Demonstrated success in exceeding goals for digital, email and social media fundraising
● Demonstrated successful planning and managing of fundraising campaigns