Development Director

The Development Director is a senior level member of the leadership team responsible for securing approximately 1 to 1.2 million dollars annually to sustain the farm’s programs.

The Development Director leads the organization’s broad-based fundraising strategy, including annual giving campaigns, foundation and corporate grants, and fundraising events. The manager oversees the donor database, grant calendar, direct mail, and event logistics to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors, cultivate relationships, meet financial goals, and strengthen community engagement.  

The Development Director is responsible for crafting appeal messaging, and coordinating stewardship initiatives to meet annual revenue goals.  It is not necessary that the candidate have a long history of development work. We are mostly interested in finding a candidate that would like to build a career in a kind and welcoming community of people with a deep love and admiration for the natural world, adventure, youth engagement and providing a space that is truly necessary in our world right now.  We are looking for someone that is eager to grow and develop as they engage a community of supporters that align with our purpose and are willing to give financial support to bring youth to the land and feed communities facing economic challenges and food insecurity.  Please watch this video to hear the youth express the impact of a visit at The Farm School.  If you resonate with what you see, please reach out and click this link to express your interest today!