Development and Donor Care Team Member at Food Empowerment Project: Deadline 31 Jul 2026

The Development and Donor Care Team Member role at the Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.) is a mission-driven position focused on fundraising, donor relations, and organizational sustainability. Working remotely within the United States, this full-time role supports an innovative nonprofit that integrates food justice, environmental sustainability, and social equity through a collective leadership model.

About the Food Empowerment Project

Food Empowerment Project is a vegan food justice organization that advocates for systemic change across interconnected areas of social and environmental justice. The organization operates with a collective governance structure, emphasizing shared responsibility and collaborative decision-making.

Core areas of focus include:

• Veganism and animal rights
• Access to healthy and affordable foods
• Child labor and exploitation in the chocolate industry
• Farmworker justice and labor rights
• Environmental sustainability and climate justice

The organization is guided by a belief in “collective liberation,” recognizing that human rights, animal rights, and environmental justice are deeply interconnected.

Role Overview

The Development and Donor Care Team Member plays a central role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the organization through strategic fundraising and donor engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating fundraising campaigns and appeals
• Managing donor communication and stewardship
• Supporting grant writing and funding applications
• Maintaining donor databases and records
• Strengthening long-term relationships with supporters

This role is highly collaborative and functions within a non-hierarchical team structure where shared decision-making is emphasized.

Fundraising and Development Responsibilities

A major component of the role is managing and supporting fundraising initiatives across multiple channels, including digital campaigns, events, and grant-based funding.

Key duties include:

• Coordinating major fundraising campaigns such as:
  • Giving Tuesday
  • End-of-year appeals
  • Seasonal fundraising drives
• Organizing annual fundraising events (virtual or in-person)
• Identifying new funding opportunities and potential donors
• Drafting Letters of Intent (LOIs) and supporting grant proposals
• Collaborating with contractors on fundraising materials and strategies
• Managing relationships with vendors such as designers and printers
• Supporting budget planning and financial forecasting for fundraising activities
• Maintaining a development calendar to track deadlines and deliverables

These responsibilities ensure consistent funding streams to support the organization’s advocacy work.

Donor Engagement and Stewardship

The role places strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with donors and maintaining ongoing communication to ensure long-term engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary contact for donors and funders
• Sending personalized thank-you and acknowledgment communications
• Developing donor retention and re-engagement strategies
• Drafting monthly donor updates and impact communications
• Tracking donor engagement and feedback across platforms
• Creating storytelling content to demonstrate organizational impact
• Supporting donor cultivation through outreach and personalized communication

This stewardship approach ensures that donors feel connected to the mission and impact of the organization.

Data Management and Reporting

Accurate record-keeping and data management are critical components of the role. The position requires maintaining transparency and accountability in all fundraising activities.

Key tasks include:

• Managing and updating donor databases
• Tracking donations, communications, and engagement history
• Monitoring lapsed donors and re-engagement efforts
• Maintaining compliance records on external platforms (e.g., Guidestar)
• Supporting grant reporting and submission requirements
• Developing impact reports for donors and stakeholders
• Coordinating SDI reports and annual organizational reviews

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in this area.

Communication and Administrative Support

The role also includes a range of communication and administrative responsibilities that support broader organizational operations.

Key duties include:

• Supporting monthly newsletters and written updates
• Assisting with advocacy letters and public statements
• Coordinating internal meetings with contractors and team members
• Supporting event logistics and outreach activities
• Assisting with educational and promotional materials distribution
• Collaborating with communications and web teams on digital fundraising content

These tasks ensure smooth coordination across departments and campaigns.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Candidates should bring a strong background in nonprofit fundraising or donor relations, along with technical and interpersonal skills suited to a collaborative environment.

Minimum requirements include:

• At least 3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or related work
• Strong understanding of donor engagement and stewardship
• Experience with social media fundraising campaigns
• Knowledge of nonprofit budgeting and financial planning
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Technical skills required:

• Experience with donor databases (e.g., Network for Good)
• Familiarity with Canva, Buffer, and social media platforms
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Project and time management capabilities
• Ability to maintain accurate records and systems

Core Competencies and Personal Attributes

This role requires a strong alignment with the organization’s values and a high level of adaptability.

Key attributes include:

• Strong communication and persuasive writing skills
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Creativity and flexibility in fundraising approaches
• Comfort with public engagement and visibility (including on camera)
• Commitment to social justice, vegan ethics, and collective liberation

Preferred additional skills:

• Spanish language proficiency (not required but beneficial)

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Location: Remote (United States-based)
• Work schedule: 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) with flexible hours
• Salary: $70,000 annually
• Benefits include:
  • Healthcare reimbursement (medical, dental, vision)
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks minimum, increasing with tenure)
  • Professional development support
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events

Conclusion

The Development and Donor Care Team Member role at Food Empowerment Project offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of fundraising, social justice, and food systems transformation. It combines donor relations, campaign coordination, and nonprofit strategy within a collective governance model that emphasizes shared leadership and mission alignment.

For professionals passionate about ethical fundraising and systemic change, this role provides both meaningful impact and hands-on experience in advancing food justice and equity-driven advocacy.

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