Director of Development - Philadelphia, United States - Pennsylvania Voice

Description

About Pennsylvania Voice

Established in 2010, Pennsylvania Voice is the 501c(3) table for more than 55 state and local-based organizations, working year-round to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy by amplifying the voices, leadership, and expertise of communities that have historically experienced deliberate barriers to civic participation.

Our partnership is grounded in the belief that a fair and just society will be achieved through collective power; that democracy requires full participation and equitable representation; and that the pathway to power in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must include Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and AAPI communities.

Together, we win shared policy and civic engagement victories to build long-term power.

A team of experienced organizers/strategists staff Pennsylvania Voice.

We coordinate, support, convene, and co-create with a diverse community of statewide and local leaders, each representing distinct organizations, around three program areas:

• Civic Engagement: Yearround integrated voter engagement campaigns that increase voting, voter registration, and participation in civic life among all Pennsylvanians and specifically Black, Indigenous, and communities of color
• Voting Rights and Access: Modernizing elections to make voting more convenient and fully accessible to all
• Reflective Democracy: Investment in community leadership and governance that is accountable to community interests and needs

An explicit commitment to racial equity frames our partnership, our programs, and our culture.


Position Summary:

Pennsylvania Voice is seeking a passionate, goal-oriented, and accountable visionary to serve in a critical new role as Director of Development.

As the lead staff person responsible for our external visibility and credibility, the Director of Development will bring a record of success developing relationships that generate revenue for mission-based organizations or initiatives as well as experience developing employees and effective development strategies.

This is a complex position that includes proving the strategic leadership and implementation of PA Voice's fundraising and donor relations.

The ideal Director of Development will be a highly organized, analytical, strategic, and flexible partner to the Executive Director and team ensuring timelines are developed and met and committing to respectful, productive engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders.

The Director of Development will also be a committed, innovative leader with an understanding of and respect for grassroots organizing and participatory democracy who can inspire others, find common points of interest, and motivate partnership and investment in Pennsylvania Voice's mission and initiatives.

This position reports to the Executive Director and will build and lead a small team of staff including a development manager and consultants ensuring external development-related work plans and goals are aligned with the mission, values, and strategic direction of the organization and, ultimately, fulfilled.

The salary for this position is $78,000-$91,000 plus benefits.


Principal Responsibilities for the Pennsylvania Voice Development Director:

Central Responsibilities:

• Establishing establishing relationships with local, regional and national funding sources including foundations, individuals, government, associations, and corporations to advance Pennsylvania Voice strategic initiatives and operations
• Overseeing processes & identifying opportunities for improvements & enhancements both for greater efficiency and growth as well as alignment with organization programs and direction in any of the areas listed below
• Designing and implementing policies, systems, and activity metrics to support department and institutional goals
• Managing upticks in activity due to election or other programmatic goals and determining any additional support needed
• Participate and support external/stakeholder activities as part of the team

These central responsibilities are embedded throughout all of the following responsibilities listed below.


Fundraising

• Develop and implement a strategy for the stability and steady growth of the organization's budget over the next 5 years, to include annual development plans
• Develop realistic stretch fundraising goals and targets; implement related work plans; monitor progress; provide updates; and adapt strategies as needed to ensure success
• Support the Executive Director in work with foundations including providing context, coaching, data, and insight as well as determining how and when to strategically leverage the Executive Director in foundation relations
• Manage and utilize data from supportive technology and train the team, as needed, on effective database management and reporting
• Ensure the successful completion of prospective donor research, comprehensive and persuasive letters of inquiry, grant proposals, spo