Development & Marketing Officer

Key Responsibilities

The Development & Marketing Officer will lead fundraising efforts while integrating marketing strategies that enhance donor engagement, promote site programming, and raise public awareness.

Fundraising (Core Focus Area)

• Create and implement an annual Fundraising Plan in collaboration with the Fundraising Committee and Site Director.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors through campaigns, appeals, and personal outreach.
• Oversee annual giving campaigns and donor recognition programs.
• Identify private and public funding opportunities; draft and support grant proposal content and targeted fundraising initiatives aligned with the site’s operational priorities.
• Analyze fundraising performance and report outcomes to the Board with strategic recommendations.
• Proactively secure event and program sponsorships, with a focus on engaging corporate partners and other potential funders aligned with Pennsbury Manor’s mission.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and leverage it as a tool for donor engagement.
• Analyze fundraising performance and report outcomes to the Board with strategic recommendations.
• Represent Pennsbury Manor as the lead advocate for fundraising efforts, building a culture of philanthropy within the organization.

Marketing (Integrated Support)

• Lead marketing initiatives that align with and support fundraising efforts, public engagement, and educational programming.
• Generate compelling content for print and digital platforms, including donor materials, social media, email newsletters, and the website.
• Coordinate with the Site Director and Board to manage press outreach, public relations, and media engagement.
• Collaborate on event marketing and help ensure programming efforts are promoted with fundraising in mind.
• Ensure consistent branding and storytelling across all public-facing communications.

Qualifications & Relevant Experience

We’re seeking a proactive, creative, and mission-driven professional with the following background:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, public history, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nonprofit development and/or marketing.
• Experience working with or supporting a nonprofit board or committee structure.
• Proven success with donor cultivation, campaigns, or membership programs.
• Hands-on experience managing marketing and communication strategies, including social media, newsletters, and basic graphic design tools.
• Experience working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or donor management systems and software.

Desirable Skills & Interests

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across stakeholder groups.
• Attention to detail, with solid organizational and project management capabilities.
• Experience in historic sites, museums, or educational nonprofits.
• Understanding of how state/local government funding works, including familiarity with public grant programs or budgeting processes relevant to cultural or educational institutions.
• Interest in Pennsylvania history, museums, or cultural heritage preservation.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for special events and fundraising activities.