Director of Development

Job Title: Development Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: PBF’s office and current employees are in Philadelphia, PA. We are open to remote work, especially if the candidate resides in Washington, DC or New York, NY.

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000-105,000.00 with good benefits.

Full Time/Part Time: Depending on the candidate, the position would be open to part-time work/flexible work schedule.

Travel: Overnight travel required 2-4x per year

Supervisor: Executive Director

About the Peggy Browning Fund

Peggy Browning Fund (PBF) is a nonprofit organization established in memory of Margaret A. Browning, a prominent labor attorney and first union-side labor lawyer appointed to the National Labor Relations Board. PBF’s mission is to empower the next generation of law students to become advocates for workplace justice.

Through summer fellowships, an annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference (NLSWRC), and networking opportunities, PBF provides diverse, challenging work and educational experiences in workers' rights. Its goal is to increase students' understanding of the current issues facing workers, as well as promote students' entry into the practice of public interest labor law.

PBF’s flagship program, funded summer Fellowships, provides stipends to law students who dedicate their summer to advancing the cause of workers’ rights by working for labor unions, worker centers, labor-related not-for-profit organizations, union-side law firms and other nonprofit organizations. It is a ten-week summer fellowship and is available to continuing law students. Worker-side labor law educational experiences are also available to students, Fellows and non-Fellows alike, at PBF’s annual NLSWRC. The two-day event hosts multiple substantive workshops, networking breakout opportunities, plenary sessions, and a keynote address. Finally, PBF partners with law schools and student organizations to bring worker-side labor law to campuses nationwide through its Regional Workshops and Fellowship “info sessions.”

The Peggy Browning Fund is the premier national union-side labor law fellowship program. From an initial class of 10-students in 1998, PBF has awarded 1,435 Fellowships. 3,818 students have attended PBF’s NLSWRC and over 3,600 students have attended PBF’s Regional Workshops. It has worked with over 136 organizations, from unions, to union-side law firms, to nonprofits and workers’ centers and had Fellows from over 143 of the 199 ABA accredited law schools.

Our Board of Directors consists mainly of labor and employment rights lawyers from across the United States who are devoted to nurturing the labor bar by introducing high achieving law students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in representing American workers.

Job Description:

The Development Director will join a small, dynamic, highly collaborative team to support the mission of the Peggy Browning Fund. The Development Director will coordinate and lead fundraising efforts within our growing non-profit and play a key leadership role in our long-term sustainability. The Development Director will lead our annual giving projects, fundraising events, conference sponsorship program, and maintain a portfolio of high-level donors. The Development Director will also support the Executive Director and select board members donor portfolios. The Director will also play a key role as a liaison between the PBF board and staff to ensure smooth development functioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Executive Director and the PBF Board of Directors
• Manage our Leadership Circle program, annual campaigns, and other direct giving
• Coordinate the Peggy Browning Fund Awards Reception 2-3x per year
• Support the development and donor stewardship portions of our Annual National Law Students Workers Right Conference.
• Maintain a portfolio of high-level donors and supporting other PBF leadership with portfolio management
• Initiate a planned giving system and major gifts program and originate other innovative development strategies
• Maintain clear and accurate development records
• Prepare and present development progress reports to the team and board
• Work in partnership with our Community Engagement wing on public facing materials and events.
• Support the Board of Directors in its involvement with PBF’s development initiatives
• Oversee our Raisers Edge NXT database and ensure data integrity
• Identify and implement improvement strategies and best practices
• Administrative tasks associated with event invoicing, letter preparation, contracts, and stakeholder correspondence
• Other duties and committee work as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or CFRE
• Passion for our mission
• Management of small and large events
• Experience coordinating giving programs and running campaigns
• Marketing and/or media relations experience including employment of social media in campaigns
• Strong understanding of the Labor Movement

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills in establishing successful working relationships both internally and externally
• Highly collaborative, supportive and positive
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT is a strong asset
• Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of management
• Strong organizational (time management), analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines
• Must be able to work well independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, and to travel out of state for events
• Can function well with a hybrid team that relies heavily on technology to communicate

Please send a resume and cover letter to: peggybrowningfund@gmail.com

Please include the job title in the subject line.

Position is open until filled, with an anticipated start in early 2026.

The Peggy Browning Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.