Overview
Development Manager Jobs in Philadelphia, PA at Midatlantic Employers’ Association
Job Description:
Shift: First Shift
Fab Youth Philly
Open Position for: Development Manager
Deadline to apply is: April 4, 2025
Compensation: The pay rate for this full-time, 35 hours/ week, exempt position will be $72,450 annually. This is a nonnegotiable salary based on a competitive scan of the nonprofit landscape for comparable positions.
About us: Fab Youth Philly (FYP)
Fab Youth Philly (FYP) is an award-winning youth development nonprofit.
We create meaningful year-round workforce development opportunities for teens ages 14-19 through summer and after-school jobs.
For over 85% of participants, FYP is their first job, and we ensure they gain critical career skills from the application process through exit surveys.
FYP’s programs are intentionally designed to support teenagers’ developmental needs by helping them:
Gain financial independence
Explore their interests and passions
Build meaningful relationships with both peers and adults
Our Mission is to, “Build bridges to adulthood through meaningful employment, strong community connections, and opportunities for teens to explore their passions.
” Current Funding Sources:
FYP is funded by government grants, foundations, and gifts from individuals. Our current annual operating budget is $771,000. We have a goal and are on track to raise the annual operating budget to 1.2M by 2028.
The Development Manager will support the implementation of this plan by contributing to measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes related to funding and long-term financial stability.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Development Manager plays a critical role at Fab Youth Philly by researching funding opportunities, building a development plan, overseeing the development and writing of all elements of grant proposals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, managing deadlines, and nurturing relationships with funders.
The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director and works with our Bookkeeper, among other staff, to ensure Fab Youth Philly’s development and communications strategies align with its mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Development & Donor Engagement:
Partner with the Executive Director to create a strategic development plan that aligns with Fab Youth Philly’s mission and pillars.
Cultivate relationships with donors, corporations, and philanthropic organizations, including site visits and engagement strategies targeted by giving level and interest area.
Coordinate digital fundraising campaigns to expand Fab Youth Philly’s reach, as well as traditional efforts like direct mail appeals, capital campaigns, and events.
Ensure compliance with contractual funding and grant agreements, conducting periodic compliance reviews to maintain strong funder relationships.
Periodically participate in the Board of Directors Finance committee bi-monthly meetings. Grant Management & Compliance
Identify and evaluate grant opportunities from diverse sources (foundations, government agencies) that align with Fab Youth Philly’s mission.
Draft persuasive grant proposals, applications, and letters of inquiry, gathering data from program staff to enhance proposals with measurable impact. objectives.
Track and report on grant submissions, deadlines, and outcomes, producing clear reports that showcase Fab Youth Philly’s impact.
Collaborate with program staff on grant budget compliance, regular audits, and aligning data collection practices to grant requirements and reporting standards. Data Management
Maintain organized donor and grant files, tracking systems, and a comprehensive donor database to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
Coordinate meetings and manage calendars to support donor engagement, including volunteer outreach efforts that may lead to donor conversion.
Track and report on fundraising goals, providing insights and adjustments to strategies as needed. Skills & Qualifications:
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume to: [email protected]
Within your cover letter, please respond to the following:
1. Why is Fab Youth Philly’s mission of interest to you?
2. What is your approach to fundraising and development and how would you see this approach working well for Fab Youth Philly?
3. How do your experiences, personal strengths, and leadership abilities prepare you for this position?
4. Describe a successful individual or corporate donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
Timeline & Process: We will review applications on a rolling basis. While we would like to notify everyone that we have received their resume and whether they are moving forward in the process, and we do our best to do so, however, we are a small team and not able to do that.
If selected to move forward, you will be invited to schedule an interview with our Executive Director and 1-2 people from our Finance Committee/Board of Directors.
Experience and Skills:
? Bachelor’s degree in a related field
? 4+ years of fundraising/development experience
? Demonstrated grant writing and research experience
? Effective written and verbal communication with various stakeholders: Executive Director, Board of Directors, Funders, Program Officers, staff Knowledge of the Out of School Time (OST), youth workforce development & violence prevention landscape (local, state, and national)
? Proficiency in budgeting and long-range financial planning
? Proficiency in data analysis and evaluation; familiarity with Salesforce a plus
? Highly organized and responsive; has excellent planning and project management skills
? Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
? Strong interpersonal skills (collaborative, gives and receives constructive feedback)
? Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
? Self-directed and results-oriented; ability to perform essential tasks independently
? Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive donor information
? Culturally aware; embraces racial, gender, and sexual orientation equity, diversity, and inclusivity
? Genuine passion for Fab Youth Philly’s mission
Computer skills: comfortable with and proficient using Microsoft suite of products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint; Google Docs, Dropbox and other productivity apps.
Access to reliable phone/internet service to respond to emails and to send/receive text messages?within 24 hours
Benefits:
COMPENSATION AND APPLICATION DETAILS: The pay rate for this full-time, 35 hours/ week, exempt position will be $72,450 annually. This is a non-negotiable salary based on a competitive scan of the nonprofit landscape for comparable positions.
Full-time employees also receive: 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, 10 paid Sick Days per year; Nine paid Holidays; One floating holiday; 1 week of paid time off end of August post, Play Captain Summer Program; 100% Health Insurance and Dental Insurance covered by Fab Youth Philly; Employee Assistance Program; and paid professional development opportunities.
Fab Youth Philly is an organization that is working to apply a trauma informed lens to all of the work we do and working to dismantle and avoid perpetrating white-supremacist culture.
Fab Youth Philly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Fab Youth Philly complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Fab Youth Philly expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Fab Youth Philly’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
From: Midatlantic Employers’ Association
Title: Development Manager
Company: Midatlantic Employers’ Association
Location: Philadelphia, PA
