Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Philadelphia Futures

Posted by Philadelphia Futures on December 4, 2017

Philadelphia Futures is a nonprofit organization that provides Philadelphia’s low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college. We transform lives by breaking down the barriers that have historically excluded low-income, first-generation-to-college students from achieving college success. The students Philadelphia Futures serves are provided with a comprehensive, time-tested array of programs designed to reduce the institutional, academic, social and financial barriers to college success. We are currently seeking a Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations to join our Development team. This role is a unique opportunity for an experienced, proactive fundraising professional to support the mission of Philadelphia Futures by developing and executing strategies that result in new and continuing funding from corporations and foundations.

Significant responsibilities of this position include:
 Develop cultivation and solicitation strategies for new and previously identified corporate and foundation prospects, working in collaboration with other staff to shape and implement strategies
 Manage all aspects of the organization’s relationships with its existing institutional donors, including maintaining the grants calendar, preparing proposals, coordinating site visits, acknowledging gifts, completing all funder-requested reporting and additional stewardship as necessary
 Craft creative, thoughtful grant proposals and reports that adapt to each funders’ requirements and that include the most up-to-date picture of Futures’ work from program staff
 Ensure compliance with all grant timelines and deliverables
 Monitor and evaluate progress toward goals, provide statistical reports, on an ongoing basis and as requested
 Identify opportunities for innovation, cultivate strategic partnerships, and new sources of funding.
 Monitor trends in educational landscape and nonprofit fundraising and adapt development strategies as necessary
 Proactively document and manage stakeholder contacts and grant activities in the organization’s constituent tracking system
 Collaborate with the Director of Donor and Alumni Relations to steward and solicit individual donors, plan and execute fundraising events, and oversee annual appeals to meet annual fundraising goals
 Work with program and communications staff to ensure consistent, strategic messaging while maximizing public awareness of the fundraising activities
 Serve as a spokesperson on behalf of Philadelphia Futures

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following experience, education, skills and attributes:
 A Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is preferred.
 Minimum of five years experience in professional fundraising
 Exceptional written and oral communication skills; superior writing skills a must
 Knowledgeable and experienced in corporate and foundation fundraising techniques
 Experience in grant management including research, proposal writing and reporting requirements
 Experienced in program evaluation and measurement
 Proven professional experience in constituent management systems
 Passion for working with first-generation-to-college, low-income students

This is a full-time, exempt position and offers a competitive compensation/benefits package based on experience.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Philadelphia Futures.

To Apply: Please email your resumé and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected], indicating the “Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations” in the subject line.

For more information on Philadelphia Futures, visit our website: http://www.philadelphiafutures.org

Philadelphia Futures is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. Philadelphia Futures is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.