Development Director
Pottstown Beacon of Hope
Our Mission: Pottstown Beacon of Hope provides a safe, welcoming community for individuals experiencing homelessness, offering shelter, support, and pathways to stability through relationships grounded in hope, love, and grace.
Our Vision: We envision a community where every individual has access to safe housing, meaningful support, and the opportunity to move toward long-term stability and well-being. Through a network of care rooted in compassion and partnership, we seek to transform how our community responds to homelessness.
Position
Pottstown Beacon of Hope is looking for a talented Development Director to join the team full-time. The Development Director will lead the creation and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with PBOH’s growth, including the transition to a year-round facility and expanded services.
Job Description
This role is responsible for building the systems, relationships, and infrastructure necessary to sustain long-term philanthropic support. The Development Director will oversee all aspects of fundraising, including major gifts, grants, events, and annual giving, with a focus on developing a scalable and diversified funding model that supports organizational sustainability.
Essential Functions
Major Gifts and Institutional Giving (50%)
· Manage a portfolio of 25+ major individual donors, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts through regular engagement
· Build and manage relationships with corporate partners and sponsors, including proposal development and stewardship
· Strengthen Board engagement in fundraising, coaching members to support introductions, solicitations, and stewardship
· Expand participation in tax credit programs (e.g., EITC)
· Cultivate and solicit foundation and grant support, growing institutional funding streams
· Identify and develop new funding opportunities aligned with PBOH’s mission and growth
· Establish and support a Development Committee of volunteers and community members to expand fundraising reach and networks
Events and Community-Based Fundraising (30%)
· Plan and oversee all fundraising events, including annual and special events
· Ensure events are mission-aligned, financially effective, and strategically leveraged for donor engagement
· Maintain a focus on net revenue, relationship building, and community visibility
· Develop and refine event planning processes and best practices
· Partner with staff and volunteers to ensure strong execution and follow-up
Annual Campaign and Donor Engagement (10%)
· Lead the annual campaign strategy in partnership with the CEO and Board
· Develop accessible giving opportunities for a range of donors
· Coordinate Board giving efforts and participation
· Implement consistent donor communication and stewardship practices
Administration and Systems (10%)
· Support development of annual fundraising revenue projections and goals
· Maintain accurate records in CRM systems and ensure data integrity
· Partner with finance to align fundraising reporting with organizational financial practices
· Contribute to the creation of an Annual Report, highlighting impact, donor support, and financial overview
· Establish and document fundraising processes and best practices to support organizational growth
Role-Specific Requirements
· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement
· Experience with major gifts, grant writing, and donor cultivation
· Familiarity with CRM systems and donor tracking tools
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
· Experience with Canva or similar tools for fundraising materials preferred
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
· Self-starter with the ability to build systems and processes
· Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and donor engagement
Other Duties and Responsibilities
All PBOH staff are expected to contribute to the organization’s culture and operations in the following ways:
Commitment to Safety
· Support a safe environment for all guests, staff, and volunteers
· Follow and reinforce safety and incident reporting procedures
Commitment to Community Experience
· Contribute to a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging
· Support a welcoming and inclusive environment for all
· Engage with volunteers and community members in a spirit of partnership
Location
This position will be based at Pottstown Beacon of Hope's office location.
EEO Statement
Pottstown Beacon of Hope is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that we grow as we actively search for new ideas and welcome different perspectives. We also recognize that the best way we can serve our diverse communities is to have those communities represented in our workforce. Pottstown Beacon of Hope doesn't discriminate against, nor tolerate harassment by any person, including co-workers, supervisors, or third parties, based on any Protected Characteristics. Creating an inclusive and professional environment where employees feel comfortable, safe, and free from inappropriate and disrespectful conduct allows our employees to flourish and effectively collaborate. We take violations of our EEO policy and practices very seriously at all stages of the employment lifecycle. If you feel that you have been discriminated against in the application or hiring process, please contact us so that we can resolve any issues. Pennsylvania employees who want to bring employment discrimination claims under federal Equal Employment Opportunity law must file a charge with either the federal EEOC or Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission no later than 300 days after the alleged discrimination occurred. Pennsylvania employees who want to bring employment discrimination claims under state Equal Employment Opportunity law must file a charge with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission no later than 180 days after the alleged discrimination occurred.
Disclaimer
Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, Pottstown Beacon of Hope will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Company grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, Pottstown Beacon of Hope retains the right to change or assign other duties to this Development Director position.
Application Deadline
Pottstown Beacon of Hope accepts applications on a rolling basis.