Director, Fundraising ​/ Charity, Non-Profit & Social Impact

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Management Media, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

TITLE

Director of Advancement

STATUS

Full Time, Exempt

REPORTS TO

President

SUPERVISES

Development Coordinator;
Senior Grant Writer and Grants Manager

BENEFITS

SALARY

$90,000-$110,000

Summary of Position

The Director of Advancement is responsible for leading, planning, and executing Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s advancement efforts, with a strong focus on fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, major gifts, corporate and community partnerships, advancement operations, special events, and external engagement.

Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the College’s leadership team, the Director of Advancement works closely with the President, Board of Trustees, Development Coordinator, and Senior Grant Writer and Grants Manager to strengthen philanthropic support and expand P.I.T.’s visibility, relationships, and network throughout the region.

This role serves as the College’s lead advancement officer and is expected to maintain a strong external presence, actively represent P.I.T. in the community, identify and cultivate prospective donors and partners, support Board engagement in fundraising, and build a broader culture of philanthropy. While alumni engagement remains part of the office’s work, the primary focus is growing external support through donor relations, partnerships, and strategic advancement initiatives.

Success in this role will depend heavily on the ability to serve as an outward-facing ambassador for the College and translate relationships into philanthropic and partnership opportunities.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the College’s overall advancement strategy, including fundraising, donor cultivation, stewardship, external partnerships, events, advancement communications, and related initiatives.
• Meet prospective donors, supporters, corporate partners, community stakeholders, and friends of the College on a continual basis to establish and strengthen relationships.
• Partner closely with the President to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and philanthropic prospects.
• Develop and manage a major gifts program, including prospect identification, qualification, research strategy, relationship management, solicitation strategy, and stewardship.
• Direct donor and prospect development activities and use research and briefing support prepared by the Development Coordinator to prioritize cultivation opportunities.
• Supervise and support the Development Coordinator and Senior Grant Writer and Grants Manager, ensuring coordination of priorities and alignment across advancement activities.
• Work closely with the Senior Grant Writer and Grants Manager to establish grant priorities and ensure grant-seeking activity aligns with institutional strategy and broader advancement goals.
• Develop and implement annual advancement goals, plans, and measurable outcomes, and regularly assess progress.
• Coordinate and co-lead Board Development Committee meetings and support the Board of Trustees in advancement and fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the President and Board of Trustees to expand philanthropic engagement and strengthen the College’s external network.
• Cultivate and grow corporate, foundation, and community-based partnerships that support the mission and strategic priorities of the College.
• Collaborate with marketing staff to promote the College’s brand image, advancement messaging, community presence, and fundraising priorities.
• Oversee donor tracking systems,…