Development Manager

KIMMEL CENTER INC. • Philadelphia, PA

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (POEA) is advancing a broad range of philanthropic priorities that support its artistic vision and long-term sustainability. As the organization strengthens its leadership and major giving efforts, this role will serve as a central operational and strategic resource—ensuring strong coordination across departments, clear and timely communications, and high-level administrative and administrative support to senior leadership and volunteer leaders. The role will also help build the systems, processes, and institutional readiness that underpin future transformative fundraising initiatives at POEA.

The Development Manager will support leadership and major giving activity through the development of compelling proposals, the management of accurate and timely gift agreements, the tracking of donor and prospect engagement and stewardship, as well as the preparation of materials for high-level donor meetings. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented project manager with exceptional writing skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The Manager reports to the Director of Development Communications and works closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Vice Presidents of Development/Philanthropy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of development, campaign, or project management experience in a nonprofit setting; experience in public campaign phase a plus.
• Experience with donor database systems (Tessitura a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with high-level donors, volunteers, and executives with discretion and professionalism.
• Strategic thinker with outstanding written, verbal, and project management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A self-starter with the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple assignments and priorities.
• Passion for the mission of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, and a commitment to advancing the arts.

Responsibilities

• Play a collaborative role in the writing and creation of clear, persuasive campaign and leadership giving proposals tailored to donor interests and institutional priorities.
• Draft and maintain accurate gift agreements and donor documentation.
• Track and maintain up-to-date prospect and donor activity in the CRM system (Tessitura), including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship steps.
• Prepare detailed donor briefings, profiles, and customized talking points for leadership and campaign volunteers.
• Create and implement campaign and leadership gift stewardship reporting, including annual endowment financial reporting, in collaboration with the Director, Development Communications and Finance.
• Assist with donor recognition plans and stewardship, including in pieces such as Playbill, impact reports, press releases, and other honor rolls as needed.
• Review marketing and programmatic communications to ensure proper donor recognition, including promotional print and digital materials.
• Draft one-pagers, reports, and other development communications pieces in collaboration with Director, Development Communications, frontline fundraisers, and Creative Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level