Development manager

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars is a national non-profit organization which provides free, daily afterschool programs to more than 150,000 children in need at 728 school and community sites in 18 chapters across the U.S. Our goals for our All-Stars are the same we have for our own children: to be healthy and active, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a job that they love and to give back to their communities. We achieve this by identifying and fueling our students' individual passions, tying their interests to tailored academic support, enrichment and health and fitness programming.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

After-School All-Stars Philadelphia Camden is currently seeking a full-time Development Manager (DM) with a focus on Fundraising for the Philadelphia/Camden Chapter. Reporting to the Executive Director, the DMM’s primary responsibility will be to identify, steward, and secure funding to support the chapter and help enhance the ability to offer robust services to students.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

**Please submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to: Connie Tam, National Director of Operations & Executive Support ([email protected]). Your cover letter should tell about your experience with funder prospecting, grant writing, and grant reporting, in addition to your interest in working with After-School All-Stars. Your documents should be in PDF format.

Due to the requirements of strong written communication and detail orientation, applications that do not have cover letters will not be considered. Please put “Philly Development Manager” and your last name in the subject heading.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development

• Research and continuously identify new funding prospects capable of supporting ASAS Philly/Camden
• Prepare and write proposals for new and continuing funding opportunities
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strategic relationships to support the organization
• Plan and host fundraising events, executing the development vision outlined by the Executive Director
• Ensure that fund development is aligned with the organization’s values, mission, vision and strategic program quality improvement, research and evaluation plans
• Maintain detailed, transparent records of all activities
• Lead and collaborate with team on grant deliverables and reporting requirements

Other

• Track all donor interactions and maximize the use of ASAS systems, such as Raiser’s Edge, Canva, GiveSmart, etc.
• Provide administrative assistance to Executive Director in regards to the Advisory Board
• Assist the organization in an ever-evolving environment with the advancement vision
• Support with Chapter events and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The DM should embody ASAS’s core values: accountable, collaborative, transparent, proactive, and entrepreneurial, and demonstrate a commitment to the mission of helping kids succeed in school and in life. This individual will have demonstrated success in development and fundraising, building new relationships, and external and internal communications. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with grants and a successful fundraising track record in Philadelphia is preferred.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following:

• 2 or more years of relevant experience in fundraising and communications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Passion for our mission
• Dependable, conscientious, detail-oriented, and capable of managing deadlines
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field is required
• Able to work onsite in a hybrid environment located in Philadelphia and occasionally travel to school sites in Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, as requested

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, salaried position, commensurate with experience. The annual range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. This role is based in Philadelphia, and the successful candidate will be available in-office working a hybrid schedule.

ASAS promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 99% coverage of medical plan, with two tier options
• 99% coverage of Dental plan, with two tier options
• 99% coverage of Vision plan
• Substantial paid time off in the first 3 years with a progressive increase in years 4-5, and then again once you have been employed for over 5 years.
• Up to 25 paid holidays a year
• 403 (b) plan, with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Life insurance
• Optional employee critical illness plan coverage
• Pet insurance
• Discounted ticket programs

ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Employment decisions at ASAS are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, and are

made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or sexual orientation or gender

identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.

ASAS is an equal opportunity employer and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about ASAS, please visit our website:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What kinds of grants have you helped apply for in the past (foundation, corporate, government, etc.)?
• • What is the largest size ($) grant you’ve helped your organization receive?

Experience:

• Non-profit: 2 years (Preferred)
• Fundraising: 2 years (Preferred)
• Grant proposal writing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19122