Assistant Director of Advancement: Horizons Greater Philadelphia

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Director of Advancement to enhance its fundraising efforts and donor engagement strategies. This role involves managing partnerships and operational systems, as well as executing fundraising strategies to support growth. The ideal candidate is proactive, enjoys collaboration, and can manage multiple projects independently. Strong interpersonal skills and fundraising experience are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Implement funding strategies and operational systems.
• Manage fundraising efforts and donor partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Board.

Job description

The Assistant Director of Advancement plays a central role in advancing Horizons Greater Philadelphia’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, this role will help implement HGP’s fundraising strategy while building the operational systems that support sustainable revenue growth.

This position blends fundraising execution with operational leadership. The Assistant Director of Advancement will help build and manage the fundraising systems, partnerships, and donor engagement strategies that support Horizons Greater Philadelphia’s continued growth.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative organization and enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Because Horizons Greater Philadelphia operates with a small, collaborative team, the ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and taking ownership of initiatives from concept through completion.