Individual Giving Manager

Join Our Development Team in Seeking Our Next Level of Growth

Play On Philly (POP) is a leading non-profit organization providing after-school music instruction to over 300 K-12 students in communities that have little or no access to formal music education. Through our work, we help children and youth in Philadelphia aspire to success, realize their full potential for growth, and become instruments of change in our society.

We don’t just teach music: We transform lives!

As the Individual Giving Manager, you will play a key role in executing Play On Philly’s fundraising strategy, working closely with the Executive Director, Associate Director, and Development Team to drive donor engagement and achieve explicitly outlined revenue goals. You will be responsible for overseeing the donor experience through outreach, individual relationship building, and thoughtful stewardship of gifts. By conducting research, identifying potential major gifts donors, and creating proposal materials, over time, you will have the opportunity to build and assume a major gifts portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Database Management: Maintain donor database and information tracking processes regarding acknowledgement, recognition, ongoing communications, and continued cultivation of past and current donors to enhance their relationship with POP.
• Portfolio Management: Personally manage and engage a portfolio of approximately 100 donors contributing gifts under $5,000 through personalized touchpoints, including calls, meetings, and events.
• Campaign Design & Execution: Lead and implement major campaigns, manage donor lists, and coordinate mailings to drive support for POP’s mission.
• Proposal Development: Draft compelling proposals and stewardship materials for donors in both your portfolio and the Executive Director's portfolio.
• Annual Fund Growth: Help develop and execute a plan to formalize and expand POP’s Annual Fund, including collaboration with the Special Events Manager to engage annual givers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with the Communications & Partnerships Manager to stay informed about business partnerships, marketing materials, and external communications. Work closely with the Special Events Manager to successfully execute major fundraising events, securing sponsorships and overseeing guest invitations.
• Development Committee Reporting: With the Executive Director, report to the Development Committee on the progress of fundraising efforts and engage them in stewarding financial resources.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Development professional with proven ability to strategically plan, build meaningful relationships with multiple stakeholders, and work effectively as part of a high-performing team. In addition, we require the following skills/abilities:

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor cultivation, and campaign development.
• Proficiency in donor management software (e.g., DonorPerfect) and MS Office 365 Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible off-hours and travel locally as needed to represent POP at meetings and events.

Why Join Us?

At Play On Philly, you’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team that values collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. Your contributions will directly influence the growth of our donor base and fundraising efforts, leading to greater opportunities for the students and families we serve.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000, based on experience and qualifications. We offer a generous benefits package including paid time off and holidays, a simple IRA retirement plan with 3% matching contribution, group medical insurance, and contributory dental, disability, and life insurance coverages.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

POP is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is actively trying to attract a wide pool of candidates. Discrimination against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information is both illegal and against our organization’s values. As part of our Commitment to Cultural Equity and Anti-Racism, POP is working to understand who is applying to our open positions. Your responses will help us to evaluate and improve our current practices. If you feel comfortable volunteering your demographic details strictly for informational purposes, you will be invited to respond to the optional section in the job application.

Our Community

POP is rooted in the community of Philadelphia. We welcome all applicants and invite our local community members to apply. We want to hear from you!

Cover letter and resumé required.