Development Manager - Philadelphia, United States - Covenant House Pennsylvania

Description

Who We Are

Covenant House PA is a force united by a promise to end youth homelessness as we know it in Pennsylvania.

For over 24 years, we've led the way with community health initiatives and advocacy in local communities in Philadelphia and York.

Covenant House PA provides shelter and a continuum of care for youth experiencing homelessness or commercial exploitation to make a significant impact with this critical issue.

Covenant House PA strives to perpetuate a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.

Position Summary:

As a Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and propelling the fundraising initiatives under the guidance of the Chief Development Officer.

Your efforts will focus on crafting compelling grant proposals, cultivating meaningful relationships with funders, and securing the financial resources necessary to advance our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Fundraising: Devise and execute robust fundraising strategies to secure funding from foundations, corporate entities, and public sectors.
• Grant Writing Excellence: Draft compelling, wellresearched grant proposals. Manage the full lifecycle of grant activities including inquiries, proposal writing, and report submissions, ensuring alignment with funder's priorities.
• Donor and

Funder Relations:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with program officers and key stakeholders to enhance funding opportunities. Execute an institutional donor management plan that encompasses prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Communications and Advocacy: Collaborate with the Development Manager to amplify fundraising efforts and donor engagement through strategic communications. Effectively manage digital and social media platforms and team content to raise awareness and support for our cause.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• Proven Fundraising and

Grant Writing Skills:
Demonstrated ability to articulate clear, persuasive proposals and secure significant funding.

• Advanced Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with donors and program officers.
• Strategic Thinker: Capacity to create and execute development strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders.
• Analytical Proficiency: Skilled in using analytics to refine fundraising approaches and achieve outcomes.
• Courage and creativity to try new things.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience in fundraising, with a significant emphasis on grant writing and managing institutional relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector and philanthropic trends.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising databases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with senior management.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work occasional weekends and evenings.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

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So, what's in it for you?_

• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and growth

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment/

Physical Demands:

• Considerable concentration.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Moderate noise level.
• Moderate sitting, walking, standing and eye strain, light lifting and bending.

EEOO Statement

Covenant House Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating an inclusive space that affirms and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff.

Covenant House Pennsylvania provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typ