Development Director

About the Organization:

12 Plus an education nonprofit that partners with high schools in Philadelphia and Camden to support postsecondary access and achievement through College & Career Readiness (CCR) programming.

Our mission is to increase educational equity by building school cultures that inspire academic achievement and empower students to pursue education beyond the 12th grade. To do this, we operate PLUS Centers in every school so that our students have daily access to our Site Teams as they discover and navigate their postsecondary opportunities.

To learn more about our organization’s work and impact, please visit www.12plus.org

Job Description:

12 Plus is looking for an experienced Development Director to help lead its growth as we enter into the organization’s next chapter. The Development Director will work directly with the CEO and Leadership team to help build and execute a development strategy that both amplifies existing funding sources and taps into new funding opportunities. This will include:

• Connecting with and communicating our work to 12 Plus’s existing donor base, including acknowledgement letters, donor recognition programs, and regular communication updates
• Seeking out new donors and strategic partners to both strengthen and diversify funding sources
• Serve as a public representative of the organization’s values, mission, and impact.
• Periodically visit sites to help capture and communicate the stories from our schools.
• Assist in translating data and qualitative evidence into informative materials to be used in development efforts.
• Maintain an existing grants database, manage grant reporting schedules, and lead in sourcing new grant opportunities.
• Work with members of the Leadership team to compile content for grant submissions.
• Investigate and pursue local, state, and federal funding opportunities
• With the CEO, establish new partnerships with community organizations, corporate sponsors, and postsecondary institutions.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, including managing logistics, securing sponsorships, and coordinating volunteers
• Act as the primary point of contact for funding, donations, and fundraising event inquiries.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a development capacity with at least 2 years of management experience
• Must pass all federal and state mandated background checks and clearances to work with youth in public schools
• US work authorization

An ideal candidate possesses:

• A proven track record of leading successful fundraising and development campaigns
• Knowledge of the current postsecondary education landscape and preferably experience working with either the Philadelphia or Camden City school districts
• Experience in planning and executing both short and long term strategic goals
• Comfort in public speaking engagements and demonstrated experience in public relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and data management skills
• Experience working in a small to medium sized nonprofit organization
• A belief in our mission and love for working with students

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule