Director of Develpment

Summary: Northern Home for Children, based in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, has served children and families since 1853. It is currently looking to renovate Merrick Hall, the original building on campus. Future capital projects and a growing need for diversified funding sources has resulted in the need to expand and grow its development department to accommodate this growth and expansion.

The Director of Development is responsible for the planning, implementation and management of all fundraising initiatives and representing the organization to donors; prospect management, annual development planning, corporate and donor relations and development operations including staff supervision.

The Director of Development will report to the President/CEO and will work closely with the Chair of the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees and will supervise the Director of Special Projects. The immediate capital campaign is projected to be approximately $4 million with long range capital campus improvements totaling upwards of $15 million.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Communications or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of fundraising, planned giving, development, philanthropy, public relations and event execution.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a fundraising, promotions/event planning, public relations or marketing function in a leadership or managerial role of increasing and diplomatic skills.
• Grant writing, working knowledge of planning giving fundamentals and capital campaign experience are preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts, ability to work independently and in a team.
• Requires attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively. Interested applicants must submit a resume along with cover letter to.

Contact Information:

Maureen Klein
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Email: mklein@northernhome.org
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Northern Home for Children is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity. Northern Home for Children does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, class, disability, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.
Key words: fundraising, capital campaign, major gifts solicitation, grant writing