Company description

Food Well Alliance (FWA) is a collaborative network of local leaders working together to build thriving community gardens, urban farms and orchards across metro Atlanta. FWA’s mission is to provide resources and support to local growers to connect and build healthier communities. Our vision is an equitable, local food ecosystem in which everyone can participate and benefit.

FWA was founded in 2015 when Jim Kennedy, chair of Cox Enterprises, and Bill Bolling, founder of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, had an idea to build healthier communities by connecting and supporting members of our local food movement. Today, we support more than 300 gardens, farms and orchards in the Atlanta region.

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

FWA is seeking a detail-oriented, creative individual to focus on leveraging our growing brand to enhance our fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate for this role is well organized, and passionate about contributing to FWA’s mission of supporting the local food community. S/he/they are skilled at project management, event planning, organizing effective management systems and building strong relationships.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Development Associate will be a member of the Marketing & Development team and will report directly to the Senior Development Manager. At times, they will also work closely with other FWA team members, as well as external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development:

• Support Senior Development Manager in their work to increase and develop individual and corporate partnerships to support FWA’s mission

• Assist Development Team with individual fundraising campaigns including, but not limited to, Giving Tuesday and year-end campaigns

• Work with Marketing Manager on story gathering, quarterly donor email and other development communications

• Coordinate donor acknowledgement communications

• Log corporate and individual donors in Kindful CRM

• Submit invoice requests, reconciling and tracking payments

• Assist with tracking corporate sponsor deliverables to ensure all deadlines are met and partners receive all agreed upon benefits

• Assist with creation of customized corporate pitch decks

• Assist with ideation and execution of creative and thoughtful stewardship of corporate supporters

• Assist with prospect research for existing and potential donors

• Other related assignments as necessary as determined with the Senior Development Manager and/or Director of Marketing & Development

Special Events:

• Co-lead in producing, organizing and executing FWA annual Soil Festival fundraising event (May)

• Collaborate with FWA team members to support the planning, coordination and evaluation of the annual Fruit Tree Sale Festival (February)

• Support in the coordination of Partner Events including, but not limited to, Plant. Eat. Repeat. (fall, spring and summer) and Plant 2 Plate (fall and spring)

• Draft and send out communications to various event partners and stakeholders

• Plan and adhere to timelines for successful execution of events

• Coordinate with Marketing Manager & Graphic Designer to develop and implement event marketing plan including digital and print promotional materials, onsite signage and event program

• Develop systems to track and maintain cage event supplies inventory (linens, disposables, beverages, props, etc.)

• Manage all data and record-keeping related to events (budgets; vendor, exhibitor and workshop leader lists; run-of-show; post-event wrap-up; etc.)

• Coordinate with Senior Development Manager to identify, select and secure event vendors and contractors

• Coordinate with Operations Manager to ensure timely payments to all event vendors and contractors

• Coordinate with Marketing Manager to conduct post event analysis, including soliciting stakeholders’ and staff feedback, to improve future events

• Coordinate with Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator on tabling opportunities

• Assist with other events as needed (capital campaign, donor stewardship, etc.)

Administrative:

• Manage external meeting requests including scheduling, invoicing, venue preparation, AV management and in-person hosting

• Troubleshoot room request and AV issues for internal 970 tenants

• Work with the warehouse manager to provide meeting facilitation support with external organizations seeking to use 970 Jefferson Street headquarters for meetings (may include scheduling room rentals, providing guidance on technology, catering choices, procedures for room usage, etc.)

• Assist with planning and executing staff and board engagements (e.g. First Fridays, staff appreciation and board meeting back-up)

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of experience in non-profit development support, planning events and/or experience in planning meetings, conferences and/ or other special projects or campaigns

• Experience with successful project management and coordination of multiple projects

• Track record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on overall event objectives

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Strong communication skills

HELPFUL SKILLS TO HAVE:

• Experience using Raiser’s Edge, Kindful or similar CRMs, Google Suite and project management tools such as Monday.com and Slack

• Marketing and/or sales experience

• Strong writing skills

THIS ROLE MAY BE A FIT FOR YOU, IF YOU:

• Have enthusiasm and passion for the local food community

• Have a high level of flexibility and ability to work as a team member

• Have excellent relationship-building skills when engaging with both internal and external constituents

• Can juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Are a creative problem-solver with experience working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with diverse groups of people in a professional manner

• Are aligned with FWA values:

  • Accountable

  • Collaborative

  • Equitable

  • Inclusive

  • Intentional

THERE MAY BE SOME PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• At times, employee is required to lift 20 to 50 lbs.

• This position works in a typical office setting and within community settings outside the office. There may be extended periods of sitting, standing and/or bending; listening, talking and/or visual concentration; writing and/or computer use.

COMPENSATION

The salary range is $40,000-$50,000 annually. Benefits are comprehensive and include hybrid office/remote work environment, subsidized health, vision & dental insurance, life insurance, 3% employer-matched contributions toward a 401(k)-retirement plan and a generous paid-time-off policy.

DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

FWA is proud to represent different racial, socio-economic, gender, and other identities. Our diversity as a community is our strength, driving our ability to be empathetic, visionary and effective leaders in metro Atlanta’s local food movement.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000

Application instructions

Deadline

August 25, 2023