Summary
The Director of Development is the chief fundraiser for PennFuture, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and is responsible for creating, executing, and managing all fundraising and development activities, including raising funds towards a $4 million yearly budget. They will build and oversee the execution of PennFuture’s development strategy and will be a member of the senior leadership team. The Director of Development will work to engage and raise funds from existing donors, forge new relationships to build PennFuture’s visibility, impact, and financial resources, and create an internal organizational culture for fundraising. This position will primarily be responsible for expanding, diversifying, and strengthening PennFuture’s donor base and pipeline, while cultivating existing donors, organizational partners, and supporting foundation fundraising. They will work closely with the President & CEO, leadership team members, the board of directors, and development and executive staff at CVPA, our 501(c)4 strategic partner, to secure funding for new and existing initiatives.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
PennFuture knows that to achieve our mission, we need to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have equitable access to clean air, clean water, a stable climate, and a clean and sustainable economy. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organizational culture, policies, practices, and programs. Like the environmental and conservation movement writ large, we have historically fallen short in our efforts to build a truly equitable Pennsylvania. Our vision is to center equity and justice in everything we do as well as to combat systems of oppression and injustices that have long harmed Pennsylvania’s environmental justice communities.
Responsibilities
Preferred Experience and Skills
Location, Salary, And Benefits
The Director of Development position can be based in any of PennFuture’s offices: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Erie, and Stroudsburg, but preference will be given to candidates in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In general, PennFuture follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely up to 4 days per week, based on the demands of specific tasks, team collaboration, or personal work preferences. Staff work with their supervisor to ensure the right balance. This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000. Benefits package includes health care, dental, vision, 5 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays, up to 8 weeks of parental leave after 1-year of employment, up to 2 weeks of elderly care leave, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match. PennFuture encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the environmental community, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. PennFuture requires proof of vaccination against Covid-19 as a condition of employment but, in some circumstances, we may provide an exemption based on a medical condition that precludes vaccination or because of a deeply held religious conviction.
SUBMISSION:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit your cover letter, resume, one writing example of a fundraising solicitation, and contact information for three references to Executive Vice President Matthew Stepp at stepp@pennfuture.org. Please write “DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT” in the subject line.
PennFuture is an equal opportunity employer and will make all decisions without regard to the race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status of the applicant or employee.
PennFuture does not accept unsolicited resumes.