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As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

  Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 

  Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 

  Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

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  Benefits - We care about your well being.

Agency Description

The Managing Director’s Office (MDO) manages and oversees the operations of the City, including the Rebuild Office, which is a staff exclusively focused on the implementation of the Rebuild initiative.

Rebuild is an initiative of the MDO to improve physical conditions in selected parks, recreation centers and libraries.  Rebuild is expected to invest hundreds of millions of dollars over the course of the initiative and a new office was created to carry out Rebuild’s work. In addition to revitalizing neighborhood public spaces, Rebuild is focused on using the projects it funds to empower and engage with community members and to promote economic opportunity for diverse businesses and individuals. Rebuild projects are carried out by a variety of partners, including consultants, nonprofit partners, and other City agencies. Rebuild works closely with the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR), the Free Library of Philadelphia (FLP) and other City departments.

To meet its goals, Rebuild is piloting different ways to deliver capital projects to neighborhoods with the most need, engaging with community members, and investing in supports to create economic opportunity for diverse businesses and Philadelphians. These new approaches are creating learning opportunities so that lessons and best practices can be applied to larger public and private capital projects.

To learn more about Rebuild, visit rebuild.phila.gov.

The Director of Grants and Philanthropic Engagement will be responsible for leading Rebuild’s fundraising efforts. This will include updating and executing a fundraising strategy, working with partner organizations and departments to identify and pursue new funding opportunities, cultivating relationships with donors, and overseeing all reporting and relationship management with donors.

This position will work closely with Rebuild’s Executive Director and the rest of the leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Review and update Rebuild’s fundraising strategy
• Research and conduct outreach to prospective donors
• Develop and maintain a system to track donor prospects and funder outreach
• Coordinate and collaborate with Rebuild partners (e.g. other funders, nonprofit partners, other departments) to pursue funding opportunities
• Work with Rebuild staff and partners to develop compelling, feasible projects and opportunities for donors to invest in
• Lead all grant-writing and development of donor requests
• Manage donor relationships and serve as primary point of contact for current and prospective donors
• Work with Finance and Administration staff to track funding commitments, ensuring that dollars are disbursed and spent in a timely manner and according to all requirements and restrictions on donated funds
• Work with Communications and Finance staff to ensure that all funders receive narrative and financial updates in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• B.A. or B.S. degree required
• Minimum of 6 years experience in fundraising or donor relations
• Track record of success in major gifts fundraising and prior experience cultivating, soliciting and stewarding contributions from both individual and institutional funders
• Experience managing large, complex projects with evidence of superb organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative orientation toward internal and external constituencies
• Proven success working under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Project Manager: ability to create high level strategy and outline the steps needed to meet all objectives, strong organization skills, detail-oriented, thorough in completing tasks, and persistent in pursuit of goals
• Collaborative: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as other departments, partners and sponsors, the public, local, civic and business officials, and news organizations.
• Mission-oriented: passionate about and dedicated to improving Philadelphia neighborhoods
• Creative and Critical thinker: proven ability to work through complex problems/ tasks and the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Adaptable: ability to understand and respond quickly to changes in the environment or direction; ability to toggle between big picture and details; able to be motivated about many different kinds of tasks and projects; self-starter with the flexibility to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective Communication: strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, high level of emotional intelligence, and a track record of building effective relationships with diverse people
• Facile with electronic tools: Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite required; excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with VAN a plus

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to Rebuild principles, process and outcomes.
• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of this position
• Valid PA driver’s license

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Applications without all required documents will not be considered.

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available 

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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