Director of Development: RAIR, Inc.

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $300 Health Insurance reimbursement

Unlimited vacation after 90 days

Paid holidays including Christmas week

Job summary

A leading educational institute in Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Development. This role involves designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program, including corporate giving and grants. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of fundraising experience and a strong ability to connect with diverse stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work environment with a salary range of $55,000 to $70,000 annually, alongside health benefits and unlimited vacation after initial employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising and grant writing experience.
• Proven track record of securing funding support.
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set fundraising goals and strategies with leadership.
• Identify and qualify new funding prospects.
• Organize strategies for funders and donors.
• Manage annual fundraising events and major giving programs.
• Prepare grant proposals and reports collaboratively.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Grant writing experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Google products

CRM systems

Job description

RAIR’s mission is to challenge the perception of waste culture by providing a unique platform at the intersection of art and industry, and community. Situated inside a construction and demolition waste recycling company in Northeast Philadelphia, RAIR creates and provides artist residencies, fellowships, new project commissions, interdisciplinary partnerships, and public programs. Additionally, RAIR’s Circular Program redistributes building materials diverted from the waste stream to urban farms, gardens, and community partners. As an organization, we value: A regenerative mindset: how can waste be transformed? We work in ways that are resourceful, experimental, and creative. We stay human-centered, prioritizing care in how we relate to others. We lift up opportunities for humor, fun, and generosity in our work.
More about RAIR at our website,www.rairphilly.org .

Position Description:

Reporting to RAIR’s co-directors, the Director of Development helps design and implement all aspects of RAIR’s fundraising program including foundation support, annual giving initiatives, corporate giving, sponsorships, fundraising events, government grants and major gifts. The Director of Development works in close partnership with the Creative Director and the Managing Director to develop and advance strategic fundraising goals. They also support this work through their active roles working with the Board and Development Committee.

The Director of Development will join the organization as it pursues an ambitious strategic agenda to sustain its internationally-renowned artist residency program while expanding opportunities for local public engagement and impact. Initially, the work will include sustaining the organization’s current budget of around $500,000. Over time, we hope to catalyze growth in support that expands our ability to achieve our mission and impact. The interdisciplinary nature of our work creates opportunities to engage contributors across a range of interest areas, from arts and culture to environment sustainability, and community development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Creative Director and Managing Director to set fundraising goals and strategies.
• Partner with staff and board to identify and qualify new funding prospects.
• Organize cultivation and stewardship strategies for all funders and donors.
  Implement annual giving programs, including the development of all materials.
• Implement a major giving program, including managing solicitations and overseeing the design and delivery of donor engagement strategies.
• Play a leading role in the design and delivery of the annual fundraiser, Trash
• Bash, in particular developing and managing strategies to secure sponsorships and sell tickets.
• Manage the grants calendar and prepare all grant proposals and reports in collaboration with relevant team members.
• Staff the Development Committee and prepare reports and calls to action for the Board.
• Manage RAIR’s CRM, including gift entry and acknowledgement.
• Track fundraising progress and share reports as requested.
• Oversee any contractors engaged to advance fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising and grant writing experience
• Proven track record of securing private, corporate and foundation support
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning and critical thinking skills
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Adheres to ethical principles in all business dealings
• Experienced with using Google products, Google Drive, CRMs and event management software
• A love of art and an interest in environmental sustainability and circularity is a plus!

Time Commitment: Can be tailored to the candidate’s availability, with a minimum of 32 hours per week. Salary is proportional to experience and time commitment.
Salary range: $55,000- $70,000 Annual Salary

Up to $300 Health Insurance reimbursement per month after 90 days of employment
Unlimited vacation after 90 days
Paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years

Work Location: Hybrid. Remote and in person. Schedule to be determined collaboratively. RAIR’s offices are located at 7333 Milnor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136.

RAIR is an equal opportunity employer
RAIR Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Education Level: Bachelors or higher

To Apply

Please send your cover letter and CV to: Theresa Rose, Managing Director,[e-mail] , with“Director of Development” in the subject line.

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