Director of Development

About the Organization

Nationalities Service Center (NSC) is Philadelphias leading immigrant and refugee service organization. We provide comprehensive programsincluding legal representation workforce development health access and community integrationthat empower individuals and families to thrive in the United States. NSC is deeply committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where staff can contribute their best work in service to our mission.

Mission & Vision
Our mission is to welcome and empower immigrants to thrive in our communities and pursue a just future. Our vision is that all immigrants achieve safety and stability sustainable opportunities and meaningful community connections.

Position Summary

NSC is seeking a Director of Development who is passionate about supporting and empowering our Pennsylvania immigrant communities. Reporting to the Executive Director theDirector of Developmentwill be responsible for planning executing and overseeing all fundraising activities including annual funds major gifts planned gifts and special events.

Responsibilities include the overall design management leadership and implementation of NSCs fundraising program which will include individual giving major donor cultivation direct mail online giving major gifts planned gifts special events and corporate and foundation addition to fundraising the position will be responsible for the management and coordination of event planning as well as grant writing assistance.

Focused on donor stewardship and network expansion the Director of Development will also play a leadership role in fundraising communications building on NSCs fundraising efforts and ensuring that the organization has the resources necessary to support its mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans to meet organizational goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual corporate and foundation donors.
• Plan and execute fundraising initiatives and manage special events.
• Manage the development budget and track progress toward financial goals.
• Provide leadership support and training to the development team and volunteers.
• Raise awareness of the NSCs mission through community outreach and communications.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting on fundraising activities and donor information.

Fundraising and Donor Relations

• Build and maintain donor relationships.
• Lead cultivation and stewardship efforts with mid-level donors.
• Partner with the executive director to steward major donors.
• Articulate and achieve team-level goals related to donor retention and increased gift size.
• Develop strategies to grow the NSCs donor community.
• Maintain an on-going knowledge of donors and potential donors in the community to maximize support for the organization.
• Develop effective personal solicitation programs providing leadership to staff board and committee members.
• Oversee planning organizing executing and evaluating all fundraising and special events.
• Create and execute event plans that identify key staff and volunteer roles meet budgetary goals and are completed within established timelines.

• Develop strong networks within the local community cold call or develop and grow prospects for potential income streams event sponsorships and volunteer opportunities.
• Coordinate all logistics and fundraising materials for donor-related events including friend-raisers and other cultivation opportunities.
• Responsible for helping to identify new donors and organizing initiatives to solicit funding and sponsorships.

• Strengthen solicitation campaigns event planning grant writing planned giving and direct mail programs.
• Experience in writing grant proposals with demonstrated success in securing foundation and corporation funding.
• Research opportunities for public grants foundation and corporate funding.

Event Management

• Lead special events aimed at donor engagement and network expansion.
• Manage fundraising and logistics for annual major events (Global Tastes).
• Ensure appropriate follow-up communication after each event to grow NSCs donor community.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and support two development staff.
• Along with the Executive Director serve as a liaison to the boards development committee.
• Communicate progress to the executive director and the senior leadership team.
• In partnership with the executive director develop a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet the organizations fundraising and resource needs.

Communications

• Produce a quarterly newsletter providing updates to NSCs donor community.
• Manage increase and enhance NSCs social media presence.
• Manage a significant year-end fundraising effort using both print and digital communications.
• Develop a communications strategy to ensure donors are engaged and informed.

Essential Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and motivate people.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize with attention to detail.

• Experience with donor databases and CRM software required.
• A strategic and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in writing grant proposals with demonstrated success in securing foundation and corporation funding.
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and informational privacy.
• High level of integrity discretion and professionalism required.

• Must be flexible highly organized creative and detail-oriented
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and informational privacy.
• High level of integrity discretion and professionalism required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and foster a positive work environment.
• Creative problem solving sound judgment and critical thinking skills required.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends is necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Non-Essential Functions

• Attend relevant workshops or join professional groups as necessary to maintain professional knowledge and licensure.
• Adhere to NSCs confidentiality guidelines and ensure the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Facilitate and attend relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals.
• Complete special projects specific to the function of the department or as needed for the department as directed by Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Required Educationand Experience

• BA/BSdegreein business administration or related fieldfromanaccredited collegeoruniversity.

• A minimum of 5 years of proven development/fundraising experience in the non-profit sector.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

Requirements

• On-site work required at NSCs Philadelphia office. NSC currently operates on a hybrid remote/office schedule subject to change based on evolving conditions organizational needs and client priorities.
• Off-site events or meetings as needed
• Familiarity with NSCs mission vision values programs services and strategic priorities.
• Adhere to all NSC policies and procedures.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to handle or operate objects and equipment reach with arms balance and communicate verbally.
• Occasionally required to climb stairs stoop kneel crouch crawl or use senses such as taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including frequent work at a computer workstation.
• Vision requirements include frequent reading and close work as well as distance vision color perception peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Noise level is generally moderate.
• Work is primarily performed indoors but may require occasional travel to community sites business partners or social service locations.
• Occasional travel to attend conferences seminars or meetings may be required.
• Work outside of traditional office hours may be necessary to meet organizational and client needs.
• NSC currently operates on a hybrid in-person/remote model which is subject to change based on organizational priorities and external conditions.

How to Apply

• NSCs staff is comprised of individuals with diverse professional and lived experiences fluency in multiple languages and a deep knowledge of and commitment to the immigrant communities we serve. We value the diversity of our staff and highly encourage immigrants and persons of color to your cover letter please address how your unique experiences and background will contribute to the mission of NSC.

NSC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices and does not discriminate based on race ethnicity religion gender national origin age disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression nor any other basis protected under applicable law.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.