Director of Development, Pendle Hill – May 15

Posted by Pendle Hill on April 4, 2023

PENDLE HILL is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center located on 24 beautiful acres in unceded Lenni-Lenape territory. We are a mission-driven organization that seeks to create peace with justice in the world by transforming lives through learning opportunities, retreat, and community created on our campus and in virtual settings. We work to be inclusive, respectful, and supportive of all people, striving for peace and justice.

This is a highly collaborative staff community featuring responsive leadership and many community-building opportunities, like biannual staff retreats for fun, growth, and connection, monthly fun activities as part of staff meeting, and the opportunity to serve on various committees. We also have monthly community work mornings, which provide variety with the opportunity to lend a hand on another team’s project or lead one for staff in your own work area. Learn more about Pendle Hill.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Development (DoD) is responsible for Pendle Hill’s fund development: overseeing major gifts, planned giving, foundation grants, and annual fund program. The DoD sets development strategy in consultation with the executive director in order to grow the base of support for Pendle Hill across all categories of giving.

The DoD is a member of Pendle Hill’s senior Administrative Team and as such contributes to the leadership of Pendle Hill as a whole. Pendle Hill’s fund development is integrally linked with its education programs and marketing efforts. The DoD works closely with the Executive Director, fellow department directors, and the Communications and Outreach Coordinator to implement effective communications and engagement with our constituents. The DoD also works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Finance to ensure clear articulation of revenue-building strategies for our 501(c)(3) organization.

Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis with priority given to those that are received before Monday, May 15, 2023. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2023 or earlier, if desired by the candidate.

Full job description and application information.