Development Manager

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The Chester County History Center (CCHC) seeks an energetic and detail oriented Development Manager to manage the operations of the Development Department including institutional and individual giving, memberships, and events. This is a full- time, salaried position, reporting to the Director of Development.

CCHC is an educational, historical institution responsible for three centuries of history through the preservation of documents, photographs, and newspapers in our research library, photo archives, and museum. The History Center also provides year-round youth and adult education programs accessible to all community members. We are located in downtown West Chester, PA.

Job Description

The Development Manager plays a key role in achieving the Chester County History Center’s fundraising and engagement goals by supporting all aspects of the organization’s development efforts. This includes assisting the Director of Development with individual and institutional giving, corporate sponsorships, grant writing and management, membership cultivation, and special event coordination. The Development Manager works closely with donors, members, corporate partners, and volunteers to help grow philanthropic support and community engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the Director of Development on fundraising efforts, including individual and institutional giving.

Manage gift processing and acknowledgment process.

Maintain and build ongoing, positive relationships with donors, constituents, and partners.

Develop and implement plans for Membership acquisition, retention, and upgrades to meet or exceed annual Membership revenue budget and goals.

Assist in identifying prospective grant opportunities and support the preparation, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports.

Manage monthly Membership renewal mailings and communications.

Work with multiple departments to create cultivation plans that include special programs, tours, and other events for members.

Prepare analytical reports to measure the results of Membership campaigns, retention, and growth.

Work with the Director of Development to set goals and develop strategies to expand funding sources and increase revenue.

Ensure all commitments to donors and partners are fulfilled through on-going communication, follow-up, and outreach.

Participate in fundraising events.   

Independently lead projects from beginning to completion.

Collaborate in a small team setting with willingness to assume a variety of roles.

Perform other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

We believe that skills and passion often matter more than perfect qualification matches. If you meet many of the requirements and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. Our experience shows that candidates from diverse backgrounds bring valuable perspectives that may not be captured in a traditional list of qualifications. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where different experiences, identities, and viewpoints are respected and celebrated as essential to our success.

2 + years of professional-related experience in development, fundraising management, or equivalent

Passion for CCHC’s mission, history and historic preservation, and education

Grant writing or equivalent experience with the ability to communicate clearly and compellingly both verbally and written forms

Experience with Membership management

Experience with gift solicitation

Demonstrated ability to work independently, have initiative, and contribute to a cohesive team

Highly organized and committed about quality of work

Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Results and detail oriented with a desire to attain new goals each year

Proficient with fundraising databases, DonorPerfect preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel required

Energetic, self-motivated, flexible, and with a good sense of humor