Chefs Collaborative seeks a mission-driven individual with a commitment to the sustainable food movement and a track record in corporate relations and fundraising. 

This is a part-time, contract position. This person will report to the Executive Director.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate and      strategically solicit corporate donors and marketing partners.
• Achieve aggressive financial      targets, which produce unrestricted funds to support the operational      budget.
• Develop written proposals in      support of planned institutional initiatives for presentation to targeted      prospects within the corporate market.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of      Chefs Collaborative programs to effectively communicate initiatives to      current and prospective funders.
• Create and maintain a high level      of personal prospect contact with appropriate and relevant executive      leadership to attract broader corporate interest, support and investments      in Chefs Collaborative.
• Partner with the Executive      Director and other staff to coordinate activities designed to build and      sustain strong relationships with corporate contacts.
• Lead the procurement of necessary      in-kind corporate support.
• Create, develop, and manage the      production of all corporate-related collateral materials.
• Oversee fulfillment of all new      corporate sponsorship commitments.
• Work with appropriate staff      leadership to determine program parameters and sponsorship deliverables.
• Ensure routine communication is      maintained with key contacts and corporate supporters to foster      investment.
• Coordinate communication across      divisions to ensure understanding of commitments and adherence to grants.
• Other duties and responsibilities      as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of development      experience.
• Experience working in the      restaurant industry a plus.
• Proven track record of closing      and renewing five and six figure gifts, specifically within the corporate      sectors.
• Knowledge and understanding of      marketing and branding to promote the mission of corporate partners as      well as extending their brand reach to a target audience.
• Excellent verbal and written      communication skills.
• Ease and experience dealing with      senior corporate and foundation executives is required.
• Strong organizational skills and      computer literacy are essential.
• Ability to work independently, as      well as a member of a team required.
• Flexibility to work occasional      weekend and evening hours. This position may require some travel.

Compensation: This is a contract position. Rate of pay is competitive with similar nonprofits.

Application process: Send cover letter and resume to Melissa Kogut, Executive Director, at melissa@chefscollaborative.org by September 18, 2013.