Hybrid Director of Development

at Nationalities Service Center

• Job title: Director of Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Philadelphia, United States

About the role

• Director of Development at Nationalities Service Center overseeing fundraising activities for immigrant empowerment. Responsible for managing donor relations, special events, and strategic fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans to meet organizational goals
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
• Plan and execute fundraising initiatives and manage special events
• Manage the development budget and track progress toward financial goals
• Provide leadership, support, and training to the development team and volunteers
• Raise awareness of the NSC's mission through community outreach and communications
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting on fundraising activities and donor information
• Build and maintain donor relationships
• Lead cultivation and stewardship efforts with mid-level donors
• Partner with the executive director to steward major donors
• Articulate and achieve team-level goals related to donor retention and increased gift size
• Develop strategies to grow the NSC's donor community
• Maintain an on-going knowledge of donors and potential donors in the community to maximize support for the organization
• Develop effective personal solicitation programs, providing leadership to staff, board and committee members
• Oversee planning, organizing, executing, and evaluating all fundraising and special events
• Create and execute event plans that identify key staff and volunteer roles, meet budgetary goals, and are completed within established timelines
• Develop strong networks within the local community, cold call or develop and grow prospects for potential income streams, event sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities
• Coordinate all logistics and fundraising materials for donor-related events, including friend-raisers and other cultivation opportunities
• Responsible for helping to identify new donors and organizing initiatives to solicit funding and sponsorships
• Strengthen solicitation campaigns, event planning, grant writing, planned giving, and direct mail programs
• Research opportunities for public grants, foundation, and corporate funding

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 5 years of proven development/fundraising experience in the non-profit sector
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience
• Exceptional written and oral communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and motivate people
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize with attention to detail
• Experience with donor databases and CRM software required
• A strategic and analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in writing grant proposals with demonstrated success in securing foundation and corporation funding
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and informational privacy
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism required
• Must be flexible, highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and foster a positive work environment
• Creative problem solving, sound judgment, and critical thinking skills required
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends is necessary

Benefits

• On-site work required at NSC's Philadelphia office
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities