Development Director, Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Posted by Philadelphia Public School Notebook on August 25, 2014
Development Director, Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Posted on: August 15, 2014
Lead the Philadelphia Public School Notebook’s work to increase individual and institutional giving through major donor and membership campaigns, fundraising events and grant solicitation. Collaborate with Editor/Publisher and staff revenue team to develop and carry out an overall plan for boosting the Notebook’s revenue from a variety of sources, with a focus on reader support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grants and Major Gifts
- Work with Editor/Publisher and fundraising committee to identify, cultivate and solicit large gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations
- Coordinate house parties and other major donor cultivation events
- Work with Editor/Publisher to research and draft grant proposals and reports
- Provide reports and maintain contact with donors to properly steward them
- Process and acknowledge all gifts, and report on fundraising revenue
Membership and individual donor work:
- Provide strategic direction for membership program
- Manage appeal and renewal calendar, prepare mailings and emails, oversee member stewardship
- Coordinate Notebook’s annual June Celebration, working with board members and volunteers
- Coordinate Notebook member gatherings and outreach activities to attract members
- Prepare print and online membership promotional materials; develop related editorial content
- Maintain member records and Notebook’s database (CiviCRM) and conduct donor analysis
- Manage cash receipts: Process gifts, acknowledge contributions and fulfill membership benefits
Other management responsibilities
- With Editor/Publisher, staff Notebook board and fundraising committee; attend board meetings
- Organize regular meetings of staff responsible for generating earned and contributed revenue.
- Recruit and supervise interns, volunteers, and part-time administrative support
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