Individual Giving Manager

Key Words: Development, Special Events, Public Relations, Outreach, Education

Overview
The Individual Giving Manager is the central coordinator of S.T.O.P.'s rapidly growing national individual donor program. S/he is responsible for helping to develop, launch, and continually refine a proven community-oriented, mission-based sustainable fundraising model in targeted cities throughout the country and for managing individual donor campaigns and cultivation. In addition, s/he will serve as the primary liaison to S.T.O.P.'s Development Committee and the central point of contact for a national network of high-level volunteers. The Individual Giving Manager reports to the Executive Director and works closely with S.T.O.P.'s Development Committee.

Job Description
- Oversee and manage all individual donor programs, including prospecting, ongoing communications, and donation requests.
- Launch new, nationwide donor-recruitment and donor relations efforts with focus on building organizational sustainability:
* Develop broad expertise in specific fundraising technique
* Recruit and coach volunteer leaders
* Serve as in-house coordinator and information source for volunteers
* Coordinate/oversee event logistics
* Make personal outreach calls to donors and prospects
* Track individual donors' interests
* Keep detailed records and report periodically on progress
* Work closely with Development Committee to tailor and refine model to fit S.T.O.P.'s needs.
* Create and coordinate production of effective marketing materials
* Participate in other organizational activities as part of staff team
* Work closely with volunteers

Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in event management, individual donor relations, customer relations, sales, and/or fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively via telephone
- Demonstrated skill in managing event logistics.
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Outstanding communication and organizational skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Computer literacy required; spreadsheet, database management, and desktop publishing experience a plus
- Genuine interest in food safety / public health issues
- Bachelor's degree preferred

Will consider both Burlington-based applicants and, for extremely qualified candidates, virtual office contract applicants. Salary commensurate with experience. Some national travel required.

How To Apply
1) Review S.T.O.P.'s web page, www.safetables.org, to find out more about S.T.O.P.
2) Submit resume and cover letter to S.T.O.P., PO Box 4352, Burlington, VT 05406 or director@safetables.org by February 21st.