Senior Director of Development – Philadelphia

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Job Title:Senior Director of Development – Philadelphia

Reports To:Vice President of Development

Manages:Senior Director of Development Operations and Development Associate of Philadelphia

The Senior Director of Development of Philadelphia is a senior fundraising leader responsible for advancing philanthropic growth and revenue across the Philadelphia region for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. This role joins the chapter at a pivotal and exciting moment as the organization prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary and deepen its presence and impactin

Philadelphia.

The Senior Director will play a critical role in shaping anniversary-related fundraising efforts, including the launch of a new inaugural signature event that will serve as a cornerstone of the chapter’s long-term Philadelphia fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, this roleis responsible for developing and executing short- and long-term fundraising strategies, strengthening donor and volunteer engagement, and driving sustainable revenue growth in support of the chapter’s mission.

This position directly manages twokey fundraising positions who also focus on the Greater Philadelphia region;the Senior Director of Development Operations who managesa portfolio of foundations, third party partners and a Development Associate of Philadelphia who is focused onstudentfundraisingandpeer to peer fundraising initiatives.

• Lead the strategy, development, and launch of a new inaugural signature fundraising event in Philadelphia in celebration of the chapter’s 40th anniversary,establishing it as a cornerstone of the chapter’s long-term fundraising strategy.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the Philadelphia region aligned with chapter-wide goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Development toestablishannual fundraising goals across revenue streams and ensure accountability for results.
• Recruit, engage, and steward high-level volunteer leaders and honoree(s) to support fundraising committees, drive corporate sponsor ships, and advance individual giving.
• Launch and oversee vendor campaigns within the event and committee structure.
• Driveadditionalfundraising opportunities, including external events,stewardship and cultivation experiences, giving programs, point-of-sale initiatives, and employee fundraising efforts.
• Provide strategic oversight for all Philadelphia-based fundraising initiatives, including signature and third-party events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and community fundraising.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including budgeting, sponsorship strategy, volunteer leadership, implementation, and post-event evaluation.
• Partner closely with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure exceptional execution aligned with the chapter’s brand, mission, and donor experience standards.
• Cultivate, steward, andsolicita portfolio of high-level individual donors, corporate partners, and community leaders.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective donors for individual and corporate gifts.
• Lead one-on-one donor engagement by clearly communicating the chapter’s vision, actively listening, andidentifyingmeaningful engagement opportunities.
• Manage all stages of the gift cycle, including cultivation, solicitation, closure, and ongoing stewardship.
• Mobilize volunteers and supporters to deepen engagement and connection to the mission.
• Directly manage, coach, and mentor two Philadelphia focused fundraising roles –Senior Director of Development Operations and Development Associate of Philadelphia
  -responsible for a combined fundraising budget of approximately $2M, ensuring alignment with chapter-wide priorities and performance expectations.
• Set clear goals, success metrics, and…