ABOUT CSFP

Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is a privately funded program whose mission is to provide students from under resourced Philadelphia families with financial access to quality, safe, K-8th grade tuition-based schools, thereby increasing the long-term economic and social success of their children. CSFP scholarships allow these students to gain a solid foundational education critical to their future achievements. In 2022, CSFP launched its transformational Breaking Barriers campaign, with a goal of raising $100M to offer 7,700 scholarships to Philadelphia students annually while also enhancing our family support programs and strengthening our organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Individual Giving Manager (IGM) will be a frontline fundraiser for the organization, working with current and potential donors to make impactful gifts to the organization. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the IGM is a member of CSFP’s Advancement team. The incumbent is charged with developing and implementing strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward potential donors with the capacity to contribute $5,000 or more through traditional philanthropic giving and Pennsylvania tax credit giving (more information can be found here: https://www.csfphiladelphia.org/tax-credits/). A top candidate for this role will possess the following skills: prospecting, account management, organization, writing, presentation, relationship-building, as well as someone who is comfortable networking and finding the connectors interested in CSFP’s mission.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All the duties and responsibilities outlined below are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. This job posting should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other duties as requested by their manager, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Manage a donor/prospect portfolio of approximately 100 individuals for cultivation and solicitation of gifts.

• Develop and implement prospect-specific strategies for cultivating and soliciting major gift prospects to meet funding priorities.

• Regularly cultivate, qualify, solicit, and steward donors and prospective donors (with an emphasis on major gifts) through in-person visits, virtual visits, and other personal touchpoints.

• Make at least 75 unique outreach contacts per month (including email, phone, and hard copy correspondence).

• Build relationships with donors and coordinate solicitations as appropriate with team members and executive volunteers.

• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CSFP and its vision, mission, and campaign to effectively articulate the organization’s priorities and fundraising objectives to donors.

• Document all activity in CSFP’s donor database.

• Plan and execute fundraising events as assigned, attend CSFP-sponsored and community networking events as appropriate.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

While no one candidate will possess every quality outlined for this position, a successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:

• Undergraduate degree required

• Three-plus years of experience, preferably in advanced non-profit fundraising, sales, or other client-facing work

• Organized with strong time management skills to accomplish goals and deadlines

• Perseverance and follow through

• Advanced skills utilizing various software and web-based tools (i.e.: Microsoft Office, CRMs, wealth screening tools, etc)

• Experience working with diverse constituencies

• Ability to thrive in collaborative, hybrid professional environment

• Creative, self-motivated, proactive, and confident

• Strong written communication skills

REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL RESTRICTIONS

Certain abilities to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions are required, such as:

• Must be able to travel to within the five-county region —valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation, when necessary, is required;

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a computer;

• Must be able to maneuver in an office space, including reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, scanning, copying, typing, mailing, and making phone calls;

• Must be able to assist with events, which includes lifting up to 35 pounds, bending, reaching, climbing, standing;

• CSFP currently operates in a virtual hybrid environment, with two days required in the office.

Access to the internet when working from home is required.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

CSFP offers competitive compensation packages that are commensurate with an individual’s experience and education. This is a full-time exempt position, generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may include evening and weekend work. CSFP’s competitive compensation and benefits package includes:

Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience

CSFP offers all employees the following benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage

• A generous paid annual leave policy, including three weeks of vacation, one week of sick leave, three personal days, one floating holiday, 10 paid holidays, and a company-wide winter break the last week of December

• Early dismissal on Fridays during the summer

• 401K plan with 4% employer match after three months of service

• Employer paid life insurance

• Scholarship for up to three children enrolled in K-8 CSFP partner school

• Access to additional employer sponsored benefits

• Hybrid remote work schedule

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

CSFP is committed to a diverse and pluralistic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As such, CSFP is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns. CSFP makes employment decisions based on the merits of each candidate and employee.

CSFP prohibits discrimination based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirement via email to: resumes@csfphiladelphia.org. Reference the title of the position in the subject line of your email. The cover letter should include the following elements:

• Why you are interested in this specific position and CSFP.

• Any additional professional and/or personal experience that informs your qualifications for this position that is not otherwise obvious from your resume.

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