Director of Development & Grants

Job Description

Job Description

Southeast Delco School District seeks a strategic, metrics-driven Director of Development & Grants to lead fundraising strategy, cultivate community and corporate partnerships, manage the district’s grants portfolio (federal, state, and private), and advance resources that directly support student learning and district priorities. The ideal candidate blends relationship-building with rigorous compliance, data discipline, and strong project management.

• Fundraising Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive annual development plan (annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, events, and foundation support) aligned to the district’s strategic plan.
  

• Pipeline & Portfolio Management: Build and manage a portfolio of prospects; conduct research, qualify, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
  

• Grants Leadership: Identify opportunities, lead cross-functional grant development, write proposals, prepare budgets, route for approvals, submit on time, and coordinate post-award management.
  

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations; maintain accurate records; produce required narrative and financial reports on schedule.
  

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Academics, Student Services, and School Leaders to scope needs, align budgets, track outcomes, and communicate impact.
  

• Data & CRM: Maintain donor and grant records in a CRM; create dashboards, KPIs, and stewardship calendars to track progress and forecast revenue.
  

• Communications & Stewardship: Draft cases for support, impact stories, acknowledgments, and campaign materials; plan recognition and cultivation events.
  

• Board & Community Engagement: Prepare updates and presentations for the Superintendent, Board, and advisory groups; represent the district with funders and community partners.
  

• Risk & Audit Readiness: Support audit requests; maintain documentation (agreements, MOUs, compliance artifacts, drawdowns, match tracking).
  

• Team & Vendor Oversight: Lead small internal teams and contractors (writers, designers, event vendors) as needed; manage development and grants budgets.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Communications, Education, or related field.
  

• 5+ years progressive experience in development and/or grants management, including successful proposal writing and donor stewardship.
  

• Demonstrated knowledge of grant budgeting, post-award compliance, and reporting (e.g., federal/state education grants).
  

• Proficiency with a donor/grants CRM (e.g., Bloomerang, Little Green Light, Salesforce, Foundant, eCivis) and MS Excel/Google Sheets.
  

• Strong writing, editing, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
  

• Familiarity with education-sector programs (Title I/II/III/IV, IDEA, 21st CCLC) and Pennsylvania requirements.
  

• Experience coordinating with Finance on restricted funds, reimbursements, and drawdowns.
  

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement), paid time off, and professional development support.