Advancement Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Advancement Office Operations Management
  • Oversee Advancement Office processes, ensuring timely gift/pledge processing, reconciliation, and donor acknowledgments.
  • Collaborate with the Girard Estate team to ensure accurate donor records and reporting.
  • Maintain and monitor the Advancement calendar to track key operational activities for the advancement team, including donor stewardship & engagement initiatives, and grant and reporting deadlines.
• Board and Committee Support
  • Manage calendars for Fund for Girard College Board meetings and the Girard College Advancement Subcommittee meetings, including preparation and distribution of materials.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for the Fund for Girard College and its committees.
• Special Events and Donor Engagement
  • Plan and execute special events in coordination with the Advancement Department.
  • Prepare donor-related materials (e.g., memos, lists) to support cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Reporting and Analysis
  • Produce queries and reports within Raiser's Edge to track progress to annual and quarterly Advancement Office goals, reporting metrics, and other operational tasks as needed.
  • Monitor EITC/OSTC program requests and follow-up activities.
• Student Ambassador Program
  • Manage the Student Ambassador program to support fundraising events and outreach.

Education and Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3-5 years of experience in development, advancement, or nonprofit operations.
• Prior experience in gift processing, event management, or office budget oversight preferred.
• Experience managing volunteers, alumni, or personnel is a plus.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks to support organizational growth.
• A sincere belief in the mission of Girard College and a commitment to continuing Stephen Girard’s philanthropic legacy.
• Experience managing confidential information with accuracy and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to engage internal/external stakeholders.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events or donor engagements.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM database software (ability to become an expert within 6 months).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.