Advancement/Development Director

The Advancement Director is responsible for the fundraising activities which include but are not limited to:

• Events Management and Sponsorship Solicitation Donor Cultivation and Stewardship Grants/Foundations Submissions
• Annual Solicitations
• Volunteer Management/Cultivation Public Relations and Marketing activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, administer, and implement all fundraising activities.
• Maintain an initiative-taking, creative leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual and corporate donors, sponsors, board members and volunteers.
• Research and identify potential grants/grantors and submit applications.
• Make donor stewardship a priority through regular communication with donors, such as handwritten notes, emails, and phone calls.
• Grow major gifts and planned giving programs.
• Plan and manage fundraising special events.
• Development of the Department budget, including income and expenditure projections.
• Maintain the donor database and compile financial, statistical, and informational reports.
• Participate as a member of the Development Committee.
• Create and develop all written materials such as appeals, newsletters and Annual Reports.
• Increase Community awareness of Phoenixville Free Clinic by participating in Community Events.
• Maintain Phoenixville Free Clinic's social media presence and campaigns on a regular basis.
• Maintain and update Phoenixville Free Clinic’s website.
• Oversee and expand Phoenixville Free Clinic’s volunteer fundraising program.

Experience and Education

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications or Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university, plus 2-5 years previous experience in fundraising, including the oversight of an annual event.

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