Sprouts Chef Training
Director of Development
Sprouts Chef Training, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083
Job Description
Sprouts Chef Training is seeking a Development Director to forge and maintain corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and donor contributions. In this role, you will enable Sprouts’ mission and fundraising goals by researching and reaching out to potential corporate sponsors, donors, and partners; maintaining corporate sponsor/donor/partner relationships and data tracking; and working with the Sprouts team to organize fundraising initiatives (i.e. grant applications, corporate sponsorship solicitation, nonprofit events, etc.). The person in this role serves as a representative of Sprouts when interfacing with donors and introducing sponsors to our mission. As Sprouts continues to grow, this role provides an excellent opportunity for those who are eager to hone their skills while gaining new experiences during a time of exciting expansion in the organization.Chef Training Program Overview
We enable Bay Area youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement. Youth pair with chef mentors and case managers to develop the skills needed to secure and maintain culinary jobs. Since 2012, dozens of youth have used their skills to get off the streets, pay for higher education, become chefs, access new professions, or support family members.We believe in a Bay Area where all youth have access to fulfilling career pathways.QualificationsGenuine excitement and personal alignment with Sprouts Chef Training mission and theory of change3-6 years of experience in donor development, corporate sponsorship, marketing, and/or sales, and experience in grant writingStrong interpersonal skillsStrategic mindsetExperience managing and leading team membersExceptional communication and writing skillsDemonstrated success with establishing and maintaining professional accounts“Self-starter” and goal-driven, with energy to move our team forward during a period of high growthAttention to detail and commitment to tracking progressDemonstrated savvy with various online platforms, such as Google Suite, HubSpot, MailChimp, and other related online toolsAbility to thrive in a remote/virtual work environmentSample Tasks:Update Sprouts’ Donor and Sponsor CRM data and all donor tracking systemsCreate strategy to reach out to new companies, individuals, foundations, and grants as sponsorship partners or donorsEngage and coordinate with Sprouts’ board to secure leads for sponsorship, donors, event guests, foundations, and grantsExecute the process of securing corporate sponsors and in-kind donors from start to finish (outreach, hook calls, proposals, partnership execution)Maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, and board members; create bi-annual reports to share impact and partnership highlightsPrepare sponsorship packages and agreement documentation for corporationsTrack payment with Sprouts’ accountant to ensure financial and legal compliance of sponsorship and donations receivedConvey stories of Chef Trainees to sponsors and the Sprouts’ community of supportersWork with marketing team to organize and execute sponsorship “give” requirements on specific timelines, including engaging sponsors and donors across social media platformsAct as a Sprouts representative and advocate when interacting with key donors, sponsors, and celebrity guests/chefs, both in-person and onlineResearch grant funding opportunities and organize timelines for project managementDraft and submit grant proposals via corporate, institutional, and family fundingManage gift giving and Thank You campaigns for donorsManage Donor Coordinator team members to execute donor communication projectsYour Professional Growth:We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions, and interests to contribute. We will work with you individually to make sure that your skill set is highlighted and your goals for personal and professional growth are met.Locations and Hours:Full-time (40 hours/week)Remote, minimum of 4 hours of overlap work time required with East and West Coast team membersPotential travel to NYC and SF for seasonal eventsCommitments and Contract Period:Starting Date Window: OngoingCompensation:$75-90K, depending on experience12 paid vacation days, annually13 paid federal holidays, annually$150 monthly remote work stipend$300 monthly tax-free insurance/healthcare stipend through QSEHRA accountPaid sick time (dependent on employee's state regulations)How to Apply:Please submit the following to our team at sprouts@sproutscheftraining.org:LinkedIn profile URLResumeCover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the positionLet us know the recruiting site where you found this job postCore Beliefs:1) Jobs change livesFinancial freedom, purpose, community, self worth2) Kitchens healKitchen teams are familyFood is relatable, inviting, and rewardingProgress is tangibleKitchens foster community serviceCulinary skills lead to countless career pathways3) It takes a villagePartnerships with employers, youth help organizations, and financial coaches are essential to the long term success of youth experiencing hardshipThe Vision:A Bay Area where all youth have access to fulfilling career pathways.The Mission:Enabling youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement.
Sprouts Chef Training is seeking a Development Director to forge and maintain corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and donor contributions. In this role, you will enable Sprouts’ mission and fundraising goals by researching and reaching out to potential corporate sponsors, donors, and partners; maintaining corporate sponsor/donor/partner relationships and data tracking; and working with the Sprouts team to organize fundraising initiatives (i.e. grant applications, corporate sponsorship solicitation, nonprofit events, etc.). The person in this role serves as a representative of Sprouts when interfacing with donors and introducing sponsors to our mission. As Sprouts continues to grow, this role provides an excellent opportunity for those who are eager to hone their skills while gaining new experiences during a time of exciting expansion in the organization.Chef Training Program Overview
We enable Bay Area youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement. Youth pair with chef mentors and case managers to develop the skills needed to secure and maintain culinary jobs. Since 2012, dozens of youth have used their skills to get off the streets, pay for higher education, become chefs, access new professions, or support family members.We believe in a Bay Area where all youth have access to fulfilling career pathways.QualificationsGenuine excitement and personal alignment with Sprouts Chef Training mission and theory of change3-6 years of experience in donor development, corporate sponsorship, marketing, and/or sales, and experience in grant writingStrong interpersonal skillsStrategic mindsetExperience managing and leading team membersExceptional communication and writing skillsDemonstrated success with establishing and maintaining professional accounts“Self-starter” and goal-driven, with energy to move our team forward during a period of high growthAttention to detail and commitment to tracking progressDemonstrated savvy with various online platforms, such as Google Suite, HubSpot, MailChimp, and other related online toolsAbility to thrive in a remote/virtual work environmentSample Tasks:Update Sprouts’ Donor and Sponsor CRM data and all donor tracking systemsCreate strategy to reach out to new companies, individuals, foundations, and grants as sponsorship partners or donorsEngage and coordinate with Sprouts’ board to secure leads for sponsorship, donors, event guests, foundations, and grantsExecute the process of securing corporate sponsors and in-kind donors from start to finish (outreach, hook calls, proposals, partnership execution)Maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, and board members; create bi-annual reports to share impact and partnership highlightsPrepare sponsorship packages and agreement documentation for corporationsTrack payment with Sprouts’ accountant to ensure financial and legal compliance of sponsorship and donations receivedConvey stories of Chef Trainees to sponsors and the Sprouts’ community of supportersWork with marketing team to organize and execute sponsorship “give” requirements on specific timelines, including engaging sponsors and donors across social media platformsAct as a Sprouts representative and advocate when interacting with key donors, sponsors, and celebrity guests/chefs, both in-person and onlineResearch grant funding opportunities and organize timelines for project managementDraft and submit grant proposals via corporate, institutional, and family fundingManage gift giving and Thank You campaigns for donorsManage Donor Coordinator team members to execute donor communication projectsYour Professional Growth:We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions, and interests to contribute. We will work with you individually to make sure that your skill set is highlighted and your goals for personal and professional growth are met.Locations and Hours:Full-time (40 hours/week)Remote, minimum of 4 hours of overlap work time required with East and West Coast team membersPotential travel to NYC and SF for seasonal eventsCommitments and Contract Period:Starting Date Window: OngoingCompensation:$75-90K, depending on experience12 paid vacation days, annually13 paid federal holidays, annually$150 monthly remote work stipend$300 monthly tax-free insurance/healthcare stipend through QSEHRA accountPaid sick time (dependent on employee's state regulations)How to Apply:Please submit the following to our team at sprouts@sproutscheftraining.org:LinkedIn profile URLResumeCover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the positionLet us know the recruiting site where you found this job postCore Beliefs:1) Jobs change livesFinancial freedom, purpose, community, self worth2) Kitchens healKitchen teams are familyFood is relatable, inviting, and rewardingProgress is tangibleKitchens foster community serviceCulinary skills lead to countless career pathways3) It takes a villagePartnerships with employers, youth help organizations, and financial coaches are essential to the long term success of youth experiencing hardshipThe Vision:A Bay Area where all youth have access to fulfilling career pathways.The Mission:Enabling youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement.