Director of Development (Fundraising)- Bebashi - Transition to Hope, Phila., PA

Job Summary

The Director of Development is responsible for the oversight of the fundraising efforts of the organization. In addition, the Director of Development will identify potential public and private funding sources for the continued growth of the organization. The Director of Development will provide supervision to the development staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid Executive Director in setting annual fundraising and marketing goals.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising plan.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors.
• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Supervise the Development Assistant, Grant Writer and interns.
• Provide branding and marketing strategies.
• Manage social media sites and campaigns.
• Create and execute a strategy for increasing a sustained base of annual individual donors.
• Oversee development and implementation of fundraising events.
• Aid in Board development and management particularly in the area of fundraising.
• Develop and plan at least one annual large-scale fundraising event for the organization; including obtaining corporate sponsorship.
• Provide regular activity reports for the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain calendar of events for organization.
• Actively participate in the Development Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that Bebashi Transition To Hope is known and recognized throughout the Philadelphia region in order to solicit potential funders/donors.

Experience and Skills

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business or nonprofit management from an accredited 4-year institution, Master’s degree preferred. Certificate in fundraising management preferred.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 5 years’ experience non-profit development experience. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience. Demonstrated success in individual, foundation and corporate giving. Knowledge of fundraising management. Experience with fundraising software (Raiser’s Edge preferred). Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting. Knowledge of special events planning and management. Experience in recruiting, managing, motivating and engaging board members in fundraising and special events. Superior oral and written communication skills. Strong relationship development skills. Ability to research and identify potential public and/or private funding sources. Ability to demonstrate empathy for low-income people. Ability to work independently. Working knowledge of Office 365. Ability to work with diverse group of people.

Physical Demands

This position requires long periods of being in a seated position and working on a computer. This position may require lifting of up to 10 lbs. May be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Benefits

We offer Excellent Benefits beginning the 1st day of the following month, after 30 days employment:

• Medical Insurance with Employer paying a good percentage of coverage for the Employee
• Vision, Prescriptions
• Dental is 100% Employer paid for Employee
• STD/LTD disability and life insurances 100% Employer Paid for Employee
• 403B with discretionary match
• PTO
• Holidays - 10 paid
• HRA - Fully Employer funded
• Student Loan "Pay Down" program