Lead the vision behind PAFA's most high-impact fundraising events; where creativity, strategy, and relationship-building come together to fuel transformational philanthropic support. As Manager of Development Events, you'll shape premier galas and cultivation experiences, engage influential volunteers, and drive revenue-generating moments that elevate the institution's mission.

POSITION: Manager of Development Events

PAFA is seeking a Manager of Development Operations to join the team! This key position, reporting to the Chief Development Officer, oversees department operations, supports major gift and campaign pipeline growth, and ensures the integrity of our donor database. If you're a detail-oriented and strategic professional passionate about the arts and philanthropy, we invite you to help shape the future of PAFA.

POSITION: Manager of Development Operations

PAFA is seeking an energetic and experienced fundraiser with a proven track record in securing major gifts ($25,000+) and developing strategies for leadership-giving programs ($1,500+). This vital role will collaborate closely across the organization to enhance philanthropic revenue, support senior leadership in fundraising efforts, and expand our prospect pipeline. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to elevate our fundraising efforts, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

This is a new, part-time position, with room for advancement. The Development Coordinator will collaborate with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and "ARTZ Philadelphia Fund for the Future" Campaign Committee to successfully grow ARTZ Philadelphia’s operating budget while implementing our 3-4-year, $500,000 campaign. The primary focus of the role is prospect identification, donor outreach, campaign tracking, campaign event support, and CRM management, with a secondary focus on earned revenue.

Transforming Philadelphia through the power of film.

As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Film Society Center, Film Society Bourse, and Film Society East, the Philadelphia Film Society (PFS) raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community.

The Grants Manager assists in the implementation of a comprehensive institutional fundraising program, securing restricted and unrestricted support from new and returning institutional donors, including foundations, corporate foundations, and government entities. Alongside the Director of Foundation Relations and Government Grants, this position works from an approved set of organizational fundraising priorities, including a wide range of education, exhibition, program, strategic priority, and endowment opportunities, among others. This position is responsible for the timely preparation and submission of successful grant proposals, with equal emphasis on the stewardship of foundation relationships and meeting all reporting requirements. In addition to overseeing a portfolio of assigned prospects, the Manager is responsible to identify and cultivate new funders to help the program fulfill its ambitious annual financial objectives. In addition, the Manager builds and maintains cross-departmental relationships to stay current with internal program developments and identifies viable institutional prospects to fund approved new initiatives. 

About Lyric Fest

Quintessence Theatre, now in its 16th season of producing epic, classic theatre in Northwest Philadelphia, seeks an experienced, strategic and mission-driven Capital Campaign Manager to join our team.  In 2024, Quintessence purchased its longtime home, the historic Sedgwick Theater on Germantown Avenue, and is embarking on an ambitious renovation project and Capital Campaign to create a performing arts center for its community. In partnership with the Director of Development, Executive Director, Producing Artistic Director and Board of Directors/Campaign Committee the Capital Campaign Manager will assist in creating and implementing strategies to help Quintessence successfully complete this Campaign, currently envisioned to raise $35 million over a multi-year period.  This is a full-time, exempt position, requiring evening and weekend work. Flexibility with remote work will be provided where possible. Quintessence anticipates that this position will grow in scope and responsibility during the course of the Campaign, and hopes to find an individual that is eager to grow with us.

Title: Development Coordinator

Department: Development     

Reports to: Manager, Development Services

Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Manager, Development Services, the Development Coordinator provides daily administrative support for the giving programs of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts.  The Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for the processing and acknowledgement of philanthropic gifts, as well as accurately maintaining guest data in our CRM software.

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