Donor Stewardship and Engagement Manager

About

The OFRF Donor Stewardship & Engagement Manager is a full-time, benefited, exempt position reporting to the Partnerships and Development Director (PDD). While the organization is based in Santa Cruz, CA, this position can be performed remotely within the continental USA. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must already be eligible to work in the US.

The Donor Stewardship & Engagement Manager is responsible for deepening donor connection, increasing retention, and building a more community-centered fundraising ecosystem. This new role will design and implement donor journeys, strengthen annual giving programs, and collaborate across the organization to elevate authentic stories that demonstrate OFRF’s impact.

The ideal candidate combines excellent relationship-building skills, impeccable project management, and a passion for equitable, community-centric fundraising. They understand that good stewardship is good strategy, and that the heart of that work lies in trust, transparency, and meaningful engagement.

Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Start Date: March 1, 2026
• Salary: USD $72,000 - $77,000 / year
• Cause Areas: Agriculture, Environment & Sustainability, Research & Social Science, Science & Technology, Rural Areas, Education, Policy
• Location: Remote (Work can be performed from anywhere in the United States)
• Associated Location: P.O. Box 440, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, United States

Benefits

OFRF offers a competitive benefits package and a great work environment with lots of flexibility. We look for co-workers who can have fun while working as hard as we do for a cause we love.

How to Apply

Please view the full job description and application instructions here and submit your application materials to [email protected]

This role creates positive change by building a more community-centered fundraising ecosystem that supports organic farming research and education, helping to advance sustainable agriculture practices.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Excellent relationship-building skills and impeccable project management abilities
• Passion for equitable, community-centric fundraising
• Understanding that good stewardship is good strategy, with focus on trust, transparency, and meaningful engagement

Full-time, benefited, exempt position. No specific salary, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the posting.

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is an organization focused on organic farming research and education to advance sustainable agriculture practices.