Fundraising & Communications Manager

About 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania is the Commonwealth's leading bipartisan advocate forresponsible land use policies that create vibrant, sustainable communities for allPennsylvanians. We collaborate with community leaders, organizations, and public officials todevelop policies and projects that strengthen our economy while protecting natural resourcesand building resilient communities. Our core values—collaboration, transparency, bipartisanship,and a commitment to equity and inclusion—unite our team as we work toward our vision for landuse, transportation, and housing policies that build healthy and walkable communities for allacross Pennsylvania. PA Housing Choices CoalitionIn partnership with the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, we convene the PA Housing ChoicesCoalition, a statewide coalition of 60+ local organizations and associations coming together tosupport bipartisan statewide legislation that will allow more housing choices, making our citiesand towns more affordable for all Pennsylvanians. Coalition partners work together to increaseawareness of successful policy solutions and resources needed to address the housingshortage in Pennsylvania. About this roleAs our Fundraising and Communications Manager, you’ll be responsible for growing 10,000Friends base of support through corporate sponsorship, organizational donors, and onlineengagement. This position will report to the Program Director and assist with executing theorganizational fundraising, communications and marketing strategies. Working closely with staffand partners, you’ll advance program and policy objectives centered in housing abundance,sustainable community development, and resilient mobility and land use practices. Responsibilities Fundraising● Cultivate donor relationships and secure funding for operations, programs, and projects● Develop and execute a fundraising pipeline for corporate sponsors, grants andorganizational donors● Identify potential grant opportunities and collaborate with the Program Director and CEOto prepare proposals and letters of intent● Ensure appropriate and timely stewardship and recognition of all gifts● Partner with leadership to align fundraising strategies and priorities with organizationaland programmatic needs. ● Monitor trends and emerging opportunities in the funding landscape, positioning 10,000Friends of PA to increase its visibility, diversify funding streams, and strengthenlong-term institutional support.● Establish standard operating procedures, systems and protocols for fundraising andcommunications in partnership with staff● Manage donor database, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of gifts, pledges, andacknowledgements● In cooperation with the CEO and program staff, manage all compliance and reportingrequirements for grants and corporate giving● Manage events related to fundraising and sponsorships, such as the CommonwealthAwards programs, in partnership with the Program DirectorCommunications and Marketing● Lead the development and execution of communications and marketing strategies forthe organization and coalition priorities that will reliably increase brand awareness andboost engagement and conversion rates● Connect with media and press to develop and place stories and articles in support of theorganizations’ projects, programs, partners and policy priorities● Write articles, email newsletters, website copy, and social media posts in support ofprogram and policy goals● Respond to comments on our social media and blog posts, monitor user engagement,and foster a positive relationship between our brand and our target audience● Edit photos and assist with the creation of marketing collateral● Manage the 10,000 Friends and PA Housing Choices website and organizationalcontacts using Nationbuilder● Work with staff to publish blogs and articles on websites● In partnership with the Program Director, staff and support organizationalcommunications and development committees What you’ll bring to this role ● 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising and/or communications experience, with demonstratedsuccess in multiple communications channels and fundraising streams (major gifts,grants, events, and campaigns).● Proven track record of personally soliciting and securing major gifts.● Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate acompelling case for support.● Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multipleprojects and deadlines● Flexibility to pivot and adapt quickly to fluid timelines and changing priorities.● Ability to think strategically and proactively about new opportunities and risks.● Proficiency using Nationbuilder and Squarespace or a similar platform and CRM More details about this position ● Travel: This position can be based in Harrisburg or remote/hybrid in Pennsylvania, withregular travel to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lancaster and other regions of thestate for donor visits, coalition meetings, legislative meetings, hearings, and events.Occasional travel throughout Pennsylvania and beyond for conferences and Hill days. ● Benefits: 10,000 Friends is pleased to offer:○ Employee premium healthcare coverage available after 60 days of employment○ Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays and sick leave○ Remote/hybrid environment and flexible working hours○ Professional development opportunities for all staff○ Travel and phone reimbursement, and transit benefits ● Compensation: $65,000 annually plus benefits, estimated 32 hours per week Our commitment to equityWe welcome applicants with all identities and backgrounds - especially those that are oftenunderrepresented or marginalized within non-profits. Your work and life experiences areimportant perspectives that will help shape our work for the better, and ensure we recommendand implement effective housing policies for Pennsylvania. We recognize that systemic privilege, racism and oppression exist in our society and we arecommitted to advancing equity in the workplace, community and public policy. We see diversity,equity, and inclusion as critical to both our mission and to ensure the well-being of the peopleand communities we serve. We utilize advocacy and policy platforms to bring awareness ofsystemic injustice. We advocate for change in society by challenging systems and policies thatsustain inequity, oppression and disparity. We work toward structural change that supports adiverse, inclusive workplace, empowered staff and families, and healthy communities. Sound like you? If you're excited about raising funds and awareness for an org that makes Pennsylvania a betterplace to live for everyone, please apply!