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Director of Development and Finance

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Philadelphia, PA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 1, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    July 31, 2026
    Salary:
    USD $70,000 - $75,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Religion & Spirituality, Volunteering

    Description

    Summary of Position

    The Director of Development and Finance directs and oversees all aspects of Interfaith Philadelphia’s development strategy and financial management. The Director of Development and Finance will think and plan strategically for growth, work closely with the Executive Director and Treasurer to build and maintain the annual budget. This position includes the supervision of the Development & Outreach Manager and part-time grant writer to achieve Interfaith Philadelphia’s annual goals, and will oversee internal bookkeeping processes. Top candidates will have experience with fundraising leadership, major gifts, project and events management, and comfort with nonprofit financial management. Candidates should be passionate about interfaith work as a powerful force for societal good, fostering a thriving and democratic society.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop, oversee, and implement annual development plan that grows and diversifies revenue through individual giving, foundations, corporate partnerships, and congregational and religious community support
    • Lead organizational financial management and planning in partnership with the Executive Director and Treasurer
      • Produce monthly finance reports, oversee bookkeeping, and manage cashflow projections
      • Support program staff in management of program budgets
      • Oversee annual audit
    • Work with Executive Director to shepherd annual budget process in conjunction with staff, Treasurer, committees, and Board of Directors
    • Supervise Development & Outreach Manager and part-time grant writer; oversee bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping processes
    • Convene Development and Finance Committees and meaningfully engage members to carry out priorities and activities
    • Oversee collection and analysis of evaluation data for grant reporting, organizational learning, and continuous improvement
    • Maintain fluency with Interfaith Philadelphia programs and strategic priorities, as well as trends in philanthropy and in the field of interfaith relations, to cultivate support for our mission and vision.

    Qualifications and Skills

    • 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising
    • Demonstrated success in major donor cultivation and solicitation
    • Experience in supervising and managing a team
    • Comfort with nonprofit financial management and accounting
    • Adept at managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
    • Strong administrative and organizational skills
    • Strong written and oral communications skills
    • Self-directed and detail-oriented
    • Ability to think strategically with a broad perspective
    • Ability to represent Interfaith Philadelphia with integrity and enthusiasm to Board members, donors, funding partners, community partners, etc.

    Benefits

    Salary and Benefits

    $70,000-$75,000 salary, commensurate with experience

    Healthcare benefits, generous PTO, 401(k), professional development

    Hybrid work schedule

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Philadelphia, PA
    Associated Location
    100 W. Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, United States
    Ste E-1300

    How to Apply

    Send Email

    To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Watson at rw@interfaithphiladelphia.org.

    Cover letter should address your interest in the organization and role, and how your previous experience is relevant to this position.

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