Director of Development

Philadelphia, PA, United States

WHO WE ARE

NORTH10 PHILADELPHIA (NORTH10) is committed to improving the overall quality of life in the Hunting Park – East Tioga communities of North Philadelphia. Since 2007, the Lenfest Center has provided the youth of the Hunting Park-East Tioga sections of North Philadelphia with a welcoming, safe, and enriching refuge from systemic neighborhood violence, poverty, and a myriad of other trauma-inducing challenges. In 2018, North10, Philadelphia was formed as the parent organization, with the Lenfest Center as the cornerstone of innovative and inclusive efforts to revitalize this neighborhood. North10 has also expanded our original focus on youth to include all residents of our neighborhood.

North10, Philadelphia works with our neighbors in Hunting Park-East Tioga and employs a holistic model to address issues of systemic violence, poverty, and disinvestment that have induced trauma, created barriers, and challenged the health and prosperity of this community. In recognition of the research that shows that the neighborhood in which we are born and grow up significantly impacts our life outcomes, including educational path, potential earnings, economic mobility, and long-term health, we invest in infrastructure, people, and programming to address Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). In close collaboration with neighborhood stakeholders North10 has developed an array of programs to meet the evolving needs of all neighborhood residents. North10's goal is for our community to be home to high-quality, cradle-to-career educational options; dignified and affordable housing; a thriving cohort of local businesses and job opportunities; and a safer, cleaner, healthier, and greener environment. Our activities include workforce development; a free-choice, no-cost community market; out-of-school time programs for youth; and affordable housing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Director of Development is an essential member of North10’s external affairs team and will work closely with the Chief External Affairs Officer to increase brand awareness and grow our community of donors. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is seeking a director of development to support our mission of making a difference in the lives of those we serve. The director of development will oversee fundraising efforts and develop strategies to increase revenue through individual and corporate donations, grants, and sponsorships. The successful candidate will have experience in nonprofit fundraising and a passion for making a positive impact in their community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan in collaboration with senior leadership to increase revenue and achieve our organizational goals.

Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure gifts, sponsorships, and grants.

Work with the communications team to create fundraising materials and campaigns that communicate our mission and values to target audiences.

Manage and oversee all fundraising events, ensuring effective planning and implementation.

Develop and maintain a donor database, ensuring accurate and timely recording of gifts and effective communication with donors.

Provide regular fundraising reports to senior leadership and board of directors and make recommendations for adjustments to the fundraising plan as necessary.

Stay up to date with best practices in non-profit fundraising, including emerging trends, regulations, and compliance requirements.

Implement a strategic and aggressive approach to diversifying funding sources, including identifying potential new corporate, individual, and foundation donors and developing tailored engagement plans.

Develop a sustainable, comprehensive fundraising plan, rooted in best practices and appropriate procedures, policies, reporting, and stewardship protocols to support North10’s growth, that includes measurable goals and objectives to secure annual, event, and capital support.

Collaborate with the Chief External Affairs Officer in designing and executing highly customized stewardship and renewal plans to grow the engagement and investment of existing donors.

Oversee the management and compliance of all federal, state, and city grants (including Pennsylvania State, etc) and complete cyclical re-application for all major funding sources.

Oversee the grant writing function (currently outsourced), providing leadership and guidance on diversifying our funding streams, determining the approach and data needed for proposal writing, and constantly evaluating for greater impact and efficiencies.

Cultivate enduring relationships with foundations and corporate partners.

Oversee annual giving outreach efforts, stewardship reports, annual impact report, and planning and execution of donor appreciation events, and grant management.

Lead prospect strategy sessions, ensuring the Lead Team and Board are actively moving their prospects forward along a moves management system.

Collaborate with the Chief External Affairs Officer for all special events, including fundraising events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, site visits, and media visits.

Implement an effective stewardship system to track, analyze, and report on fundraising results to enhance decision-making and strategic planning.

Oversee development data and reporting practices and workflows, optimizing the use of Donor Perfect, (N10’s CRM) to inform fundraising strategy.

Represent North10, Philadelphia at community and networking events to raise awareness and support for our mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree, and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, business administration, or marketing.

At least 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of securing donations, sponsorships, and grants.

Proficient in communicating and interacting with various stakeholders from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to record and manage donor information effectively.

Knowledge of fundraising software and tools, such as donor databases, online giving platforms, and email marketing systems.

Passion for our organization's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Knowledge of local and national philanthropic trends and the ability to design programs for non-profit development that capitalize on those trends.

Understanding of all fundraising compliance requirements and regulations, including gift acknowledgment and nonprofit financial reporting.

Ability to adapt and cooperate with various stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and board members, to meet fundraising objectives.

Excellent writing, editing, and marketing skills with a proven ability to customize communications to multiple audiences.

Passion and problem-solving skills to own projects and take appropriate steps to see them through in a timely manner.

Applied understanding of fundraising principles and development best practices

Proven success in building and managing relationships with diverse communities and coworkers

Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and presentation skills

Database development and management, and spreadsheet proficiency

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Fluent in English and Spanish, preferred