Development Director: Pennsylvania Prison Society

As a critical member of the leadership team, the Development Director will set and direct the Prison Society’s strategy for revenue generation and external engagement, including major donor programs, campaigns, events, foundation and corporate partnerships, and philanthropic collaborations.

This development jack-of-all-trades position involves conducting the full orchestra of fundraising activities, from cultivating and stewarding major donors, foundations, and partners to engaging board members, representing the Prison Society in key philanthropic networks statewide, elevating events, and collaborating with the communications team to craft compelling public-facing materials.

This is a unique opportunity to have a lasting impact on human rights while working alongside a remarkable team that embodies dedication, empathy, and a spirit of collaboration.

Founded by Benjamin Rush and Benjamin Franklin in 1787, the Prison Society is entrusted with protecting the health, safety, and dignity of Pennsylvanians in prison, and in supporting their families while they care for loved ones behind bars.

This statewide organization has a smallstaff of 21 and a large and growing network of 200+ volunteers. On any given day, you will find the Prison Society inside correctional facilities, helping incarcerated people access healthcare, running virtual support groups for moms with incarcerated sons, or on the phones of our helpline fielding hundreds of calls and letters from incarcerated people and their families who are looking for basic information on issues that impact them.

You can learn more about these programs onour website .

Says outgoing Development Director Emily Cheramie-Walz, “It’s truly an honor to work on behalf of one of the oldest humanitarian organizations in the country. While it’s difficult and emotional work, it’s made easier because you’re surrounded by the most wonderful, empathetic and supportive coworkers and invested community members.”

Over the last four years under the leadership of Emily and Executive Director Claire Shubik-Richards, the Prison Society’s budget has tripled from $1 million to $3 million thanks to new government funding sources, major foundation commitments, and an uptick in individual giving. Emily, who has been part-time, has gotten the organization to a place where a full-time director is needed. She is excited to hand-off the reins and get her successor set up for success and, likely, one of the most fulfilling experiences of their career.

This is where you come in!

• Develop and lead a multi-year fundraising
  and partnerships strategy to grow and diversify revenue.
• Advise and guide the Executive Director, Board, and senior leadership
  , in all development matters, building a culture of giving.
  
  You will work closely with each member of our diverse board to identify how each member can fundraise.
• Contribute to all levels of organizational strategy as a critical member of the senior staff.
• Lead cultivation and solicitation of major donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional funders
  , including personally managing a portfolio of individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and philanthropic partners while overseeing and guiding the relationships held by other team members.
• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships
  that align with the organization’s goals, representing the Prison Society in philanthropic networks including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia, and Greater Pittsburgh Philanthropy Partnership, and at high-profile philanthropic and civic events throughout the state.
• Supervise, nurture, and grow development staff.We currently have one, stellar associate-level staffer who wears many hats including data input and board support. With your leadership, we will expand the development team.
• Collaborate and create with our communications team,on donor appeals and all varieties of collateral that help tell the full story of our impact. While you rarely will write a grant application from beginning to end, you will contribute content, oversight, and editing.
• Ensure the integrity and smooth…