Current Position Openings:

  • Job Title: Development Manager
    Organization: Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland
    Location: Mount Vernon, WA
    Reports To: Executive Director

    Position Overview:
    Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (SPF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Skagit Valley’s agricultural land, its farming communities, and the future of local food production. We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and self-motivated Development Manager to join our team. This position will play a key role in the growth and sustainability of the organization by leading efforts to build relationships with donors, securing financial support, and implementing fundraising campaigns to support our mission. 

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive data-driven fundraising strategies to meet the organization’s financial goals, including individual, corporate, and foundation support.

    • Fundraising Events: Design, plan and execute fundraising events, leveraging staff and volunteers.  Conduct post-mortem analysis on events to measure success to goal.

    • Donor Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.

    • Membership Development: Redefine and grow SPF’s membership program.

    • Major Donor Program:  Develop SPF’s major donor program.

    • Grant Writing and Reporting: Research and identify grant opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, and manage the submission process.

    • Campaign Management: Plan and implement fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship initiatives that align with SPF’s mission and goals.

    • Donor Communications: Oversee the creation of donor communications, including newsletters, donor appeals, social media outreach, and event materials.

    • Database Management: Maintain donor database, ensuring accurate records of donations, communications, and engagement activities.

    • Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Director, staff, board committees, and volunteers to align fundraising efforts with the organization’s strategic priorities.

    • Budget and Reporting: Provide regular updates on fundraising progress and outcomes, and assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting related to fundraising activities.

    • Back-up Staff Members: Back-up other staff members during absence or peaks in workload.  As a small non-profit, no staff member is above pitching in to get the job done.

    • Other Duties as Assigned

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

    • 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, including experience with major gifts, individual giving, and grant writing.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences.

    • Experienced in collecting and analyzing data to create a data-driven fundraising strategy

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

    • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, and key stakeholders.

    • Proficient in using donor management software, online fundraising platforms, social media and Microsoft Office Suite

    • Knowledge of Skagit Valley’s major donors and agricultural landscape and issues are a plus, but not required.

    Additional Requirements:

    • The successful candidate shall provide references and participate in a background check.

    Job Details:

    ·      Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt (not eligible for overtime)

    ·      Typical Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.  Board meetings occur from 5-7:30 pm once per month.  Additional occasional evening or weekend hours required as necessitated by events.

    ·      Benefits:

      • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)

      • Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

      • Retirement Plan with Employer Match

    Equal Employment Opportunity:

    Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (SPF) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. SPF complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.

    To Apply:
    Please submit your resume and cover letter to lorac@skagitonians.org.  Questions can be directed to 360-336-3974.

  • Job Title: Data Analytics Internship
    Organization: Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland
    Location: Mount Vernon, WA (in-person)
    Commitment: Summer Term 2025 (150 total hours)
    Compensation: $18.50/hr
    Must fulfill graduation requirement

    Position Overview:
    SPF seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Data Analytics Intern actively pursuing a degree in database management, or related field, to assist with organizing, cleaning, and analyzing data critical to our mission. This position offers hands-on experience in the backend of a nonprofit operation. You’ll support our development, outreach, and advocacy efforts by helping us maintain our donor data and processes, allowing us to better utilize staff time, engage with our donors, and analyze our fundraising success.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Review our use of donor management software Donor Perfect.

    • Pro-actively research questions about how Donor Perfect operates.

    • Determine if SPF is using the most up-to-date revision of the software; if not, evaluate the implications of upgrading (cost/time/change in processes).

    • Review our processes to create and update donor and gift records; research best practices and recommend improvements.

    • Clean and update data records for accuracy.

    • Implement updates to lists and categories in Donor Perfect.

    • Determine best processes for batch-generating and printing receipts and thank you letters.

    • Set up reports that will be used to understand trends in donors and donations.

    • Evaluate and implement integration of Stripe donations (or alternative) with Donor Perfect.

    • Evaluate and implement integration of Constant Contact (or alternative) with Donor Perfect.

    • Create work instructions for all Donor Perfect processes that will be executed by staff.

    • Complete a final reflection or work product in coordination with your faculty sponsor.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • Enrolled in data management or comparable college degree program in Skagit County

    • Interest in farmland preservation, environmental issues, or nonprofit work

    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    • Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

    • Able to work under deadlines, prioritize tasks, and take initiative

    • Experience with databases and managing data; familiarity with CRM systems is a plus

    • Experience with Excel and/or Google Sheets

    • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Canva, Tableau, ArcGIS)

    • Understanding of ethical obligations associated with sensitive data and confidentiality

    What You’ll Gain:

    • Real-world experience managing data in a mission-driven nonprofit

    • Exposure to farmland preservation work and community engagement strategies

    • Mentorship from experienced professionals in conservation and nonprofit management

    • A portfolio of work demonstrating your contributions to data improvement and storytelling

    Additional Details:

    The successful applicant will be a seasonal employee of Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (SPF). They will not be eligible for benefits, other than reimbursement of any approved out-of-pocket expenses. All work with sensitive data must be completed on an SPF laptop or computer.

    Equal Employment Opportunity:

    Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland (SPF) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. SPF complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.

    To Apply:
    Send the following to info@skagitonians.org no later than Wednesday, July 9, 2025:

    • Resume and unofficial transcript from your current academic institution

    • Names and contact information for two professional or academic references

    • Cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and your relevant experience, including

    • How this internship will help you meet your graduation requirements.