Director of Development, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Posted by on March 20, 2011

Director of Development, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Posted on: March 10, 2011

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates is a Non Profit Corporation qualified under section 501(c) (3) of the internal revenue Code (“MAA”). MAA’s purpose is to support operationally and by fundraising the activities of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (“MAP”). The Director of Development of MAA will have overall responsibility for all fundraising efforts of the organization and will manage and mentor the development staff. The position will report directly to the President of MAA. The Director will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director of MAP, Senior Staff of MAA and the Board of Trustees of MAA to ensure the organization has the necessary resources to achieve it goals and advance its mission.

Job Responsibilities:

• Expand the existing development program and design and implement strategies for substantial development revenue growth

• Work to cultivate new sources of support with an emphasis on individual giving, including major and planned gifts.

• Manage relationship with consultant for major gifts.

• Evaluate and refine the departmental infrastructure and financial resources to effectively manage donor databases; schedule activities including solicitation and securing gifts, tracking gifts received and gifts pledged.

• Collaborate with senior staff, the Board and consultants on development of fundraising and cultivation events

• Manage and mentor the development staff including institutional grant writers, and assist in their professional growth.

• Conduct research, develop plans and secure resources from the public and private sectors including foundation, corporate and government (city, state and federal) sources.

• Manage the grant and reporting calendar to ensure deadlines are met.

• Establish and attain measurable annual goals for each development fundraising component in collaboration with appropriate staff, consultants and board

• Serve as the staff representative to the Board Development Committee and ensure the board members are engaged in this component of the work.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of Five to Ten years in fund raising

• Demonstrated record of attracting and securing significant gifts from donors
• Experience with individual giving preferred

• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to both listen and effectively promote the Mural Arts Program.

• The ability to appeal to a sophisticated donor community

• Demonstrated ability to manage and support an effective development team

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage and work with data base technology such as Raiser’s edge

• Financial management skills commensurate with the job responsibility

• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple demands

• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced organization

• Commitment to collaboration

• Knowledge of and appreciation for the public arts field is desirable

• Knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia region’s philanthropic community preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Salary: Competitive compensation, including health and dental benefits.

For further information on the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, please visit http://www.muralarts.org.

Please submit an online application to http://muralarts.org/node/85 specifying you are applying for the position of “Director of Development” and upload your cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Deadline to apply: April 15, 2011. No phone calls please.