Director of Development and Marketing, Center for Literacy

Posted by on August 14, 2011

The Center for Literacy is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a range of literacy services, including reading, writing, math, life and work skills, to help a diverse population of learners meet their needs and achieve their personal and employment-related goals. For more information about the Center for Literacy and its services, visit us online at http://www.centerforliteracy.org.

A full time Director of Development and Marketing is being sought who will diversify funding and increase brand recognition of the organization through individual, corporate, foundation, and government fundraising; use of social media as well as other media; and the marketing of organization publications and services.

Responsibilities include:
•    Development of innovative funding alternatives, including the use of venture philanthropy, product development and marketing, service development and sales, and investment based models;
•    Enhanced major gift prospecting within the private sector, including individuals, foundations, and corporations;
•    Development and implementation of integrated communications and donor acquisition systems, emphasizing digital media;
•    Development of collateral as needed to support needs of the organization’s services;
•    Enhanced donor and partner network cultivation;
•    Development of fundraising plan in support of long term goals and objectives, with specific emphasis on laying groundwork for major (capital) campaign;
•    Support for Board committees on Resource Development and Public Relations;
•    Research sources of governmental support for organization programs and prepare proposals to acquire this support;
•    Solicit contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations;
•    Create, organize, and manage special recognition events and fund raising events;
•    Increase public awareness of the organization, its programs, and services;
•    Develop and maintain media relations to ensure frequent and accurate coverage of the organization and organization events in the media;
•    Publicize the accomplishments of the organization through press releases, public service announcements, and other similar types of notices to television, radio, social media, and print media;
•    Publish an organization newsletter (3 times a year);
•    Produce promotional materials such as brochures, fliers, and annual reports;
•    Provide publications and fee-for-services offered by developing markets, working with fellow directors to develop organization expertise, and publicizing organization capabilities;
•    Play a strong strategic role in the organization as part of the leadership team;
•    Provide leadership to staff and consultant support in grant writing and public relations.

Qualifications:
•    Bachelors degree; graduate study preferred.
•    3-5 years relevant experience. This could be the right position for a strong performer and go-getter, as evidenced by previous accomplishments, who is ready to move up.
•    Familiarity with grant writing, obtaining governmental contracts, running annual giving campaigns, and special fundraisers.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills – both writing and oral.
•    Computer skills – proficiency with databases, word-processing, and spreadsheets. Experience with fundraising/donor software preferred.

Compensation for position will be based on experience.

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for many benefits, including:
– Medical Insurance
– Dental Insurance
– Vision Insurance
– 403(B) Retirement Plan
– AFLAC
– Life/AD&D Insurance
– Long Term Disability Insurance
– TransitChek
– Drexel University Collegial Discount
– Flexible Spending Accounts
– Paid Holidays
– Vacation, personal & sick days

In your submission please include your salary expectation and proof of previous accomplishments. Submissions that are lacking these items will not be considered.

All resumes are to be submitted through our website to receive consideration for the opening.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Center for Literacy
399 Market St. Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19106
http://www.centerforliteracy.org