About Wolf Performing Arts Center

Wolf Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Bryn Mawr, PA that “Provides a safe, inclusive space for young people to express their authentic selves through learning and experiencing theater.”

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Reports to: Chief Advancement and Impact Officer
Supervises: Communications, Marketing, and Events team

Opportunity Overview

The Development Manager will be the primary fundraiser for the Art Center.  In conjunction with the Co-Executive Directors, they will be responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all donors, major gifts, annual giving, and corporate funding.

Status:                    Exempt

Position:                 Advancement Operations Associate

Reports to:           Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Title:                              Grants Manager 

Department:                  Development 

Reports to:                    Senior Grants Manager, Institutional Giving 

Summary 

About the position

PhillyCAM seeks a person who is passionate about the importance of community media production and moving resources to communities most often marginalized in the field of media arts. The Director of Development and Partnerships will be someone with proven success in fundraising from individuals, foundations and government agencies. Since relationship building is fundamental to all fundraising efforts, the ideal candidate will also be a people person who enjoys connecting with a wide range of people throughout our city at forums, screenings and other events. The person should also be a systems thinker and familiar with managing a database and collecting quantitative data organization-wide to strengthen the stories of PhillyCAM’s impact. This is a new position at the organization and has guaranteed funding for at least two years. 

This position will report directly to the Executive Director and work collaboratively with program and administrative staff.

Join FWM as our Senior Director of Advancement and become the chief architect of philanthropic support, driving our mission forward into the next chapter of artistic excellence. This is a highly visible and strategic leadership role for a confident fundraiser, collaborative leader, and skilled communicator who can inspire transformative giving for our exhibitions, programs, and institutional priorities.

As a key member of our leadership team, you'll oversee all aspects of fundraising—from major gifts and institutional giving to membership, campaigns, and signature events. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the nation's most vibrant contemporary art institutions while working directly with artists, donors, foundations, and community partners who share our passion for pushing artistic boundaries.

Position Overview:

Oversees cultivation and stewardship engagement strategies for major donors and corporate donors, including events and communications.  Coordinates the annual Preview Party.  Responsible for a new PHS travel program for individual donors.  Serves as point person for bespoke events, meetings, and other requests for major donors, corporate donors, and institutional funders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Central Role

The Gifts Officer (GO) will join a talented fundraising team and will be primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of mid-level ($2,500-9,999) and major ($10,000+) individual and corporate donors and prospects. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Gifts Officer is responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and securing mid-level, major, and planned gifts while expanding the donor pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

WXPN, the public media service of the University of Pennsylvania, seeks a self-motivated Sales Representative to generate and cultivate sponsorship for our Business Support team.

Under the direction of the Director of Sponsorship, they will design and implement sales efforts targeting potential business sponsors for local programming, events, digital assets, and prospect for new business. They will manage current accounts to ensure timely collection and to increase renewal revenue. Work with other station departments including marketing, events and programming as necessary. Attend staff meetings, industry conferences when appropriate, and networking events. Perform other work as needed, including compiling personal weekly sales reports, activity reports, and working with the traffic department to ensure the campaigns are accurate and that sponsorship announcements are written, approved, scheduled, and run appropriately.