What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Center City District?
Director of Development
To be considered, any interested candidate must email resume, thoughtful cover letter and a writing sample relevant to the position to dwaite@centercityphila.org.
About the Role
Center City District (CCD) is seeking an outstanding communicator and tenacious project manager to serve as Director of Development to lead all aspects of research, writing, tracking, and administration of foundation, government and corporate grants. Current priorities include the next phase of the Rail Park, CCD’s collaborative partnership for homeless outreach, the expansion of Open Streets, public art, and bringing performing arts to parks – to name a few – the Director of Development will be a have a key role in scaling CCD’s impact. The successful candidate will believe strongly in CCD’s mission of stewarding and advocating for a clean, safe, and thriving Center City Philadelphia.
Reporting to the Vice President of Development and Partnerships, the Director of Development will be part of a newly formed four-member team driving CCD’s fundraising and non-assessment revenue generation activities, with other team members focused on corporate partnerships and sponsorships, individual giving appeals and management, managing corporate membership of the CPDC, and parks activations and rentals.
Primary Responsibilities
The Director of Development will be responsible for all aspects of foundation, local, state and federal government, and corporate grant research, writing, submission, tracking, reporting, and internal coordination of the CCD team. They will also have other responsibilities related to fundraising and non-assessment revenue generation activities, as well as stakeholder engagement, depending on the needs of the organization, the team, and their interests. They will closely collaborate with the CEO, the Board Chair, and multiple CCD colleagues and departments on various aspects of grant writing and administration.
Research and Planning
- Research and identify new grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporations that strategically align with CCD priorities, maintaining a strong prospect pipeline.
- Develop and execute targeted funding strategies for specific projects in partnership with CCD senior leadership and colleagues.
- Contribute to an annual plan to increase fundraising and non-assessment revenue generation activities aligned with new and established CCD projects, programs and priorities.
Grant Writing and Submission
Relationship Management
Reporting and Communication
Education, Experience and Skills Required