Associate Director of Development, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Posted by on March 12, 2012

Associate Director of Development, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Posted on: March 1, 2012

Position Description:

The Associate Director of Development, reporting to the Director of Development, advances the Cultural Alliance’s mission and programs by developing and implementing short- and long-term strategies to meet the organization’s contributed income goals.

Responsibilities:

Work with the development team to define projects and approaches for institutional (foundation, government and corporate) funders
Prepare effective, timely communications to current and prospective institutional funders, including grant proposals, sponsorship packets, reports, case statements, acknowledgment letters, etc.
Work closely with staff at all levels of the organization to understand all facets of the Cultural Alliance’s programs and operations and interpret for prospective funders
Support VP of External Relations and Development Director in the execution of the Individual Giving program, including support as requested for list management, preparation and mailing of the solicitation package, gifts processing, donor acknowledgements, updates and reporting
Support VP of External Relations and Development Director in the fulfillment of corporate sponsorships for Cultural Alliance signature events and other programs
Maintain and manage grants calendar
Track progress and generate departmental reports and budgets regarding foundation, corporate and government giving goals
Contribute development-related content, including funder acknowledgements and individual donor lists, for the organization’s web site, annual report, and other collateral as needed
Research new and existing institutional funders to support leadership in cultivating prospects and tailoring messaging and projects to address funders’ priorities or evolving trends in the field
Keep abreast of local and national funders and philanthropic trends through relationships with peers; professional development opportunities; general interest and trade publications; and online and library-based research tools
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
3 to 5 years of nonprofit development experience
Must be a team player
Strong development and journalistic interviewing skills
Attention to deadlines
Clear and concise writing style
Knowledge of the regional cultural and political landscape
Financial literacy

About Us:

The Cultural Alliance’s mission is to lead, strengthen and give voice to a diverse cultural sector that is making Philadelphia a world-class region to live, work and play. The Alliance’s work promotes that mission through initiatives that leverage arts and culture to inspire individuals and build community and civic engagement. These efforts include connecting cultural resources to community needs; providing direct services for nonprofit cultural organizations; leading cultural research, advocacy and policy work; and producing direct marketing programs for cultural consumers.

Our work reflects these key principles: Arts and culture is an engine for economic growth. It has the power to elevate lives. It has the power to educate. We own it, as residents of the Greater Philadelphia region, because it comes from us. It helps individuals come together and grow as a community.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter including salary requirements, resume and writing sample to development-search@philaculture.org.

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