Director of Philanthropy

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Director of Development will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing agency-wide strategies to secure financial support through major gifts and annual giving campaigns. This individual will work to build and maintain relationships with donors, foster a culture of philanthropy, and support the overall mission and goals of CHS, consistent with the values of the Catholic Church.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in fundraising, development, or philanthropy.
• Experience in major gift solicitation, annual giving, donor stewardship, and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to develop and grow relationships with large-scale donors and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in securing seven-and eight-figure gifts.
• Experience in fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and planned giving.
• Ability to work with a Board of Directors, senior church leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Fluency with fundraising database systems.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees or certifications in fundraising (CFRE) are a plus.
• Experience working in a Catholic setting or with faith-based organizations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to meet short- and long-term goals, including cost-per-dollar targets, in support of CHS' programs and services.
• Work with Marketing to develop successful annual giving campaigns for all internal clients to meet annual fund goals.
• Identify, research, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual and major gift donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors with leadership gift targets.
• Maintain an active schedule for solicitation visits.
• Evaluate the financial ability of potential and existing donors to make significant contributions.
• Identify and assist in preparing grant applications and ensuring proper reporting and follow-up with funders.
• Work with donors to establish and grow planned gifts, endowments, and other forms of legacy giving.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, ensuring alignment with CHS's mission.
• Draft donor communication materials in collaboration with Marketing, including proposals, presentations, and annual reports.
• Establish performance measures and monitor results.
• Provide vision, leadership and strategic direction to the fundraising efforts of Catholic Human Services.

Benefits

• Full-time work schedule of 35 hours per week.
• Some evening and weekend hours to attend events and meet with donors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree