KDC is Hiring!

Director of Membership and Development
Keystone Development Center seeks a qualified person to join our growing team and serve as Director of Membership and Development. ​ Responsibilities for this position include:
Membership:
  • Acts as a team coordinator for all staff on Membership and Development Team; Manage, develop and implement individual donor, corporate sponsor and membership programs.
  • Develops, implements and oversees KDC’s marketing plan and communications efforts for KDC’s program areas and consulting practice in collaboration with KDC’s ED.
  • Develops and oversees implementation of plans for outreach and external communication: e.g. website, social media, newsletters, annual reports, outcome measurement & client satisfaction reports, brochures, special publications.
  • Ensures maintenance of lists and files and tracking of metrics relevant to marketing and communications.
  • Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, foundation officers, media, public officials, and key influencers. Address gaps in KDC’s networks of collaborators, funders, and clients. 
  • Oversees administrative system of tracking, cultivating and thanking donors.
  • Identify events that offer key opportunities to elevate awareness of KDC’s work and represent KDC at these events.
  • Coach leadership team and other staff in the development of talking points, speeches, presentations, and other supporting material as needed. Serve as a spokesperson.​
Development:
  • Identify emerging issues contributing to the development of KDC’s Strategic Plan.
  • Set fundraising goals contributing to KDC's overall budget; Provide estimated Membership Program, Donor Program, Sponsor Program, and Fundraising Program income and expense budget lines contributing to KDC's overall budget.
  • Develop, implement, achieve goals identified in KDC’s Fundraising Plan.
  • Ensures that appropriate steps are taken to research, identify and garner federal, state and private grants, large donors, small donors, restricted and unrestricted sources of revenue.
  • Write and assemble proposal packets to foundations and other grant-making organizations, ensuring persuasive and accurate representation of KDC’s mission and programs.
  • Maintaining documents and agreements with funders and reporting on outcomes to funders and the Board.
  • Helps organize, implement, and follow up from fundraising events.
Professional Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of and commitment to cooperatives and cooperative development
  • Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to our nonprofit sector
  • Experience in a nonprofit or advocacy organization preferred
  • Strong aptitude for verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship development
  • Expert relationship building skills to develop rapport with diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills, including persuasive writing and public speaking
  • Self-starter, able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • A high degree of cultural competency
  • Strong computer and software skills required: e.g. MS Office, CRM, email marketing
Minimum Requirements
  • 3 years of experience in fundraising in non-profit community or economic development organizations. 
  • Successful track record of securing individual contributions as well as government, foundation and partner funds.
  • 3 years of experience with communications and marketing in mission-driven organizations.
Compensation commensurate with experience. Candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and cooperative development portfolio their full resume along with a cover letter that includes salary requirements by email to Peggy Fogarty, Executive Director, at jobs@kdc.coop. Subject line should include: “Cooperative Development Consultant position.” NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.   
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Cooperative Development Consultant

KDC is growing and in need of a Cooperative Development Consultant. A successful Cooperative Development Consultant would have:
  • A strong interest/background in local food systems, cooperative business development, community organizing, and worker/immigrant rights.
  • 2-3 years’ experience working with social groups, including meeting facilitation and coordination, democratic decision-making, and mediation.
  • Ability to learn quickly and interest in developing a variety of new skills; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
  • Willingness to engage with the cooperative members, the customers of the co-ops, and other individuals and organizations supporting the development of the cooperative businesses.
  • Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated experience with written and oral presentation skills. 
Responsibilities will include:
  • Provide technical assistance to cooperative clients, including educational activities related to cooperative basics, governance, equity development, management, and administrative systems.
  • Coordinate process of legal incorporation and governance of co-ops with attorneys.
  • Perform market and feasibility studies, develop pro forma financials, and write business plans.
  • Assist with the preparation of grant proposals.
  • Attend meetings in the evenings and on weekends.
  • Support the various co-op committees and the development of the leadership of those members.
  • Collaborate with KDC Executive Director and team members in reporting to current funders.
  • Develop, review and assist in implementing marketing strategy with co-op members.
  • Assist in maintaining customer contact database/member information. 
Geographic Location: PA, NJ, DE and MD
Supervision: The Cooperative Development Consultant will report to the Executive Director. Ongoing weekly individual and group supervision will be provided.
Qualifications:
  • B.A. or M.A. level in Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Business, or other related field.
  • Business development and entrepreneurial experience is preferred.
  • Experience with community organizing.
  • Experience with media and communications messaging a plus. 
Compensation commensurate with experience. Candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and cooperative development portfolio their full resume along with a cover letter that includes salary requirements by email to Peggy Fogarty, Executive Director, at jobs@kdc.coop. Subject line should include: “Cooperative Development Consultant position.” NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.