Director of Development

Director of Development – North Huntingdon, PA

Are you a purpose-driven professional who believes that every donation, every connection, and every conversation can fundamentally change lives? Can you imagine waking up every morning knowing your work directly provides hope to families in need of support, creates moments of joy for children, and builds community resilience one relationship at a time?

Beverly’s BGH is searching for a Director of Development who will work strategically to drive organization revenue.

This position offers a transformative leadership opportunity to not only fundraise, but to:

• Craft short- and long-term fundraising strategies that turn compassion into concrete support
• Communicate our programs and client stories to inspire generosity
• Build bridges between resources and real human needs
• Directly impact 40,000 lives annually through strategic giving
• Solicit donations from external partners to achieve our annual fundraising goals

Are you ready to turn your professional expertise into a vehicle for community transformation? Beverly's PGH is waiting for our next Champion of Cheer who sees fundraising as a calling, not just a career.

Position Overview:

• Lead and implement the organization’s fundraising strategy, focusing on maximizing contributions from corporate partners, individual donors, and foundations.
• Foster existing donor relationship and identify, cultivate, and solicit new revenue with a focus on the growth, diversification, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Supervise the Grants and Special Projects Manager, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fundraising strategies.
• Develop personalized engagement strategies/stewardship plans for individual donors based on their giving history, relationship, and the organization’s knowledge of their giving potential.
• Establish a formalized major and planned giving program.
• Leverage Beverly’s PGH board, their skill sets and networks to help in lead cultivation and relationship building.
• Leverage experience and network to help garner new opportunities for Beverly's.
• Utilize data analytics to assess fundraising trends, donor behavior, and program effectiveness.
• Commit to utilizing the CRM system for donor record keeping and relationship management.
• Support senior leadership with all large-scale event and community relations initiatives.
• Report directly to the Executive Director while working in strong partnership with the Chief of Staff.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in corporate giving, individual giving, and planned/major gift development
• Demonstrated experience in acquiring five figure corporate gifts and four figure individual gifts.
• Experience working in a data-driven fundraising environment, with the ability to analyze and interpret fundraising data (internal and external) to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Familiarity with fundraising and marketing/design tools. Beverly’s PGH currently utilizes VIRTUOUS as its CRM system.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate campaign and donor stewardship effectiveness with a growth mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, empathy, and strong listening skills. The candidate must excel in networking and public engagement events/experiences and enjoy the art of storytelling, relationship building, and the authentic ask.
• An ability to authentically represent the brand and a genuine desire to raise funds to help celebrate and strengthen families in Southwestern PA.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Applications.
• An understanding of the philanthropic Pittsburgh region and corporate-giving landscape.
• Obtain all required clearances (PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, Child Abuse).

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Location: This is a hybrid position with preference being three days in office and two remote.

Hours: Standard business hours are M-F from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend commitments as they present themselves. (Donor events, networking engagements, etc).

Headquarters: 11065 Parker Drive North Huntingdon, PA 15642.

Compensation: $80,000

Benefits: A monthly healthcare stipend, 403b retirement package, life insurance, short-term disability, paternal leave, and PTO package.

Why Join Us?

Every day will not be easy, but what you do will matter. Your reach will impact the children and families you work with for years to come and touch thousands of lives.

Apply now to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Required)
• Corporate Gifting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• North Huntingdon, PA 15642 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Huntingdon, PA 15642

Salary : $80,000