POSITION DESCRIPTION
OPPORTUNITY
Person to Person (P2P) seeks a Senior Director of Philanthropy – an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic, and talented individual with experience in the field of philanthropy. Reporting directly to the Chief Philanthropy & Strategy Officer, and with the potential for internal promotion within 18-24 months, the Senior Director of Philanthropy provides high-level, strategic support to P2P’s efforts to secure funding from individuals, family foundations, and corporations for both unrestricted and restricted purposes. In this capacity, s/he is responsible for cultivating and stewarding donors, writing and assembling proposals, appeals, and reports, and will communicate P2P’s goals, mission and programs to donors in a compelling and strategic manner. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant work experience, strong analytical skills, comfort engaging with major donors, and the ability to prioritize under deadlines. Experience with capital campaigns is also a plus. S/he will demonstrate initiative and continually seek out opportunities for stewardship and cultivation of both current and potential donors, including arranging and leading site visits.
Established in 1968, P2P is a community-supported agency that provides assistance to individuals and families as they move toward economic stability. The vision that guides P2P’s work is “thriving, hunger-free homes”. With a financial budget of over $5MM+, an additional $10MM in annual “in-kind” donations, and over 30,000 volunteer hours donated annually, P2P is a well-managed and innovative agency.
Philanthropic support goes directly to programs which include four food pantries, including two mobile food pantries, a clothing center, Financial Opportunity Center®, financial assistance and counseling for a client’s situational crisis, summer camperships for children and college scholarships and mentorships. At P2P we value Community, Service, Integrity, Dignity and Quality in our service to the communities we serve.
