Job Openings

Thank you for your interest in joining our remote, national team!

About Us: 

The Farmers Land Trust (TFLT) is a national nonprofit that helps transition farmland into community ownership through its Farmland Commons model. Farmland Commons are locally held nonprofit entities that give next-generation farmers secure, affordable, 99-year leases to practice chemical-free, regenerative agriculture. TFLT's work spans protecting agricultural land, investing in soil health and farm infrastructure, and expanding land and capital access to communities historically excluded from land ownership. The organization builds on the traditions of conservation and community land trusts, but centers its model on ownership, access and tenure and equity with working agricultural land — restoring soil and ecosystems while keeping farmers, equity, and community connection at the center of how land is held and cared for. 

We currently have one position open: Development Specialist:

Position Summary

The Part-Time Development Specialist provides general development and fundraising support to the Co-Executive Directors along with operational support to the Operations Manager. The person selected for this role will be able to operate independently with close coordination with the Co-Directors and Operations Manager to ensure ongoing progress on a variety of development tasks day-to-day, including grant research and application preparation, donor database management, individual and business donor communications and relationship support, and donor engagement around brokerage and cryptocurrency giving.

Key Responsibilities

Grants

  • Research and maintain a pipeline of prospective grant funders aligned with TFLT's mission and programs
  • Draft and prepare grant applications for review by the Co-Directors; manage application deadlines and required documentation
  • Track grant status and prepare regular pipeline updates for the Co-Directors
  • Prepare and submit required grant reports to funders on schedule

Donor Database Management

  • Support accurate, organized donation records and forms in Little Green Light (LGL)
  • Help produce regular donor activity reports
  • Process donations and contributions, including acknowledgment and reporting

Donor Relations

  • Maintain regular communications with individual donors across giving tiers
  • Support the Co-Directors and Board leadership with relationship-building for major donors
  • Cultivate and engage business donors through regular communications

Emerging Giving Channels

  • Build donor awareness and engagement around Donor-Advised Fund, stock, and securities giving
  • Build donor awareness and engagement around cryptocurrency giving

Organizational Support

  • Support maintenance of charity ranking/registration sites, financial institution registrations, and related donation accounts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalency required with focus on management, business administration, communications, or marketing
  • 2 - 5+ years experience in fundraising, advancement or marketing/sales
  • Proven ability to research, write, and secure grant funding from foundations and corporate partners
  • Hands-on background in organizing fundraising events, major gift campaigns, and donor outreach

Personal Attributes

  • Strong commitment to the organization's mission and values
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent persistence, work ethic, and a results- and impact-driven focus

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position with no in-person attendance required. The Development Specialist will work from a home office or other remote workspace with reliable high-speed internet, and must be able to remain in a stationary position, operate a computer, and communicate effectively via phone, video, and written correspondence for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits

Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, fully remote (accurate timekeeping required)

Pay Range: $25-$28 per hour, depending upon experience

Benefits: Monthly office stipend, paid holidays, paid time off, 403b with employer match, flexible schedule. 

 

To apply

Email your resume, cover letter, and completed application to Amanda Stagliano at: [email protected]