Development Officer

Reporting to the Director of Operations & External Affairs (DOEA) the Development Officer (DO) will support fundraising initiatives donor relations and external communications for Growing Home (GH). The DO will play a key role in advancing GHs resource development strategy by coordinating campaigns managing donor communications and assisting with sponsorship and event outreach.

In addition the DO will oversee marketing and communication efforts to elevate GHs visibility including social media newsletters and promotional materials. The DO will collaborate with program staff to highlight participant stories and organizational impact ensuring consistent and compelling messaging across platforms.

The DO will also work closely with the DOEA to keep GHs Board of Directors informed of fundraising progress marketing initiatives and communication strategies. This role is integral to strengthening GHs relationships with donors partners and the broader community while supporting the organizations long-term sustainability.

• Responsibilities:
  • Lead grant writing strategy and oversee applications reports letters of support (LOI)
  • Manage donor communications newsletters and public relations.
  • Coordinate with program staff to align messaging with organizational goals.
  • Prospect grants
  • Assist with all major events hosted by Growing Home (COC/COI/Garden Club celebration Annual Benefit Urban Ag Crawl Year End Appeal)
  • Maintain finance reports and drive utilizing Grants process protocol
  • Create quarterly reports to share with the board
• Qualifications:
  • 5 years in nonprofit development/communications.
  • Strong grant writing and reporting experience.
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills.
  • Ability to multitask and record processes efficiently
  • Marketing and communications experience
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Working Conditions & Office Hours

Office Hours & Schedule

• Fulltime exempt role.
• Standard hours: MondayFriday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM with flexibility to work remote.
• Occasional evenings/weekends required for events donor meetings and board activities.

Work Location

• Primarily based at Growing Homes administrative office at 6429 S. Honore Street
• Hybrid work may be approved depending on responsibilities and supervisor guidance.
• Regular inperson collaboration with Development Communications Executive Leadership and Program teams.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Professional office environment with standard equipment.
• Local travel required for donor visits site tours and community events.
• Event support may involve standing walking and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Communication & Collaboration

• Must be available during core hours for meetings and donor engagement.
• Expected to maintain timely communication via email phone and internal platforms.
• Upholds Growing Homes values of equity dignity and communitycentered engagement.

EventRelated Expectations

• Active role in planning and executing fundraising events.
• Hours may shift during event weeks for setup breakdown and sponsor engagement.

Remote Work Guidelines

• Remote work allowed for tasks like grant writing research and administrative work.
• Must maintain availability confidentiality and a professional remote environment.

Required Experience:

Manager