Full-time · On-site

Director of Development and Communications

This is a pivotal leadership role for a fundraising expert ready to drive the financial engine of a leading civil rights organization. You will oversee a $2M+ budget and a team of three, blending high-level donor relations with sophisticated communications strategy. It is a rare chance to influence social justice outcomes through strategic resource mobilization in the Philadelphia region.

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Hiring company

Public Interest Law Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Posted 30 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a pivotal leadership role for a fundraising expert ready to drive the financial engine of a leading civil rights organization. You will oversee a $2M+ budget and a team of three, blending high-level donor relations with sophisticated communications strategy. It is a rare chance to influence social justice outcomes through strategic resource mobilization in the Philadelphia region.

The hiring side

About Public Interest Law Center

Public Interest Law Center is a small business working in legal services / non-profit, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Industry

Legal Services / Non-Profit

Size

Small

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Directing a comprehensive $2 million+ annual fundraising program
  • Managing and mentoring a three-person development and communications team
  • Cultivating and stewarding relationships with law firms, corporations, and major individual donors
  • Overseeing the organization's annual communications plan and brand strategy
  • Collaborating with the Executive Director and Board to set organizational priorities

Essential

  • Proven track record of securing major gifts across multiple funding sectors
  • Demonstrated experience in staff management and team leadership
  • Experience in conceptualizing and executing comprehensive fundraising plans
  • Ability to manage departmental budgets and annual development cycles
  • Experience working directly with Executive Directors and Boards on fundraising initiatives

Preferred

  • Background in public interest law or social justice advocacy
  • Experience managing communications and branding strategies
  • Existing network within the Philadelphia legal and philanthropic community

Key Skills

Strategic planningMajor gift solicitationDonor stewardshipCommunications strategyStaff mentoringDatabase management oversightGrant management oversightPublic speaking and advocacy

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment
  • Leadership role within a prominent social justice organization
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Engagement with a high-profile Board of Directors and volunteer network
  • Collaborative and compassionate team culture

Next step

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