Director of Development

The Director of Development will join a talented fundraising team and will be primarily responsible for managing The College of Physicians' overall giving efforts. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Development is also responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and securing mid-level gifts while expanding the donor pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

· Maintain and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors/prospects ($1,000-$9,999). Manage the entire life cycle of giving, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these donors and prospects.

· Serve as Campaign Manager to help support efforts to raise $50 million for The College of Physicians to renovate the newly acquiring property at 2129 Chestnut Street and expand programming across the campus.

· Oversee Annual Fellowship Dues and work closely with the Vice President of Fellowship and the Development Team to cultivate and invigorate the College Fellows Program through events and communications.

· Manage endowment and Campaign stewardship including pledge reminders and stewardship reports.

· Maintain donor recognition and underwriting listings and ensure electronic and printed recognition materials are accurate.

· Attend select donor calls with the CEO, the Vice President of Development, Campaign Consultants, and the Executive Director, Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library as needed.

· Work closely with the Manager of Development Operations and Manager of Annual Giving & Membership on the identification and growth of the College’s overall Development pipeline to expand the size and scope of prospects.

· Coordinate with Development and Events staff on the execution of special events for donors and prospects throughout the year.

· Work with the Development team to consistently ensure up-to-date cash and revenue projections and reporting for all giving files.

· Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of patrons at all levels as needed through email communications, writing newsletter articles, entertaining, and other public-facing opportunities.

· Other duties, as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of donor development strategies with a minimum of 5 years of progressively increasing experience in donor management, cultivation, and stewardship for arts and cultural organization or in a related field. Knowledge of local philanthropic and corporate funding sources desired.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Experience as a strategic thinker with a demonstrated capacity for skillful management and multi-tasking, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of complex organizations, and a commitment to the mission of the Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library, Center for Education and Center for Public Health.

Work Environment

· Ability to work both remotely and on-site at the College, as necessary.

· Some travel and atypical work hours may be required.

· Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers and printers, light traffic from visitors and guests).

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Salary: This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive nonprofit salary and a generous benefits package.

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume: lchesnick@collegeofphysicians.org

Required Subject Line: Director of Development – 2023

We recognize that candidates may not meet all of the listed qualifications for a given role. If you believe that much of this job description describes you and your capabilities, then please apply for this position. Factors such as demonstrated hard and soft skills, level of education, history in the nonprofit sector, and relevant work experience will all be evaluated. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to sex race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. College Staff are expected to maintain a genuine and deep commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Successful applicants for employment must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation.