Director of Individual Giving: The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Reporting to the Head of Development and working closely with the Advancement team consisting of the Executive Vice President, Head of Development, and Advancement Manager, the Director of Individual Giving is a new role responsible for soliciting and stewarding philanthropic gifts primarily of $2,500 and up to benefit the local and national programs and objectives of the Lenfest Institute. They will assist with developing and cultivating the donor pipeline, working closely with the team to develop thoughtful and strategic direction and engagement for donors and prospects to connect donors’ interests with The Institute’s priorities. Additionally, they will implement the activities of a newly expanded donor society that was created in conjunction with the 10 th anniversary of the Institute.

The successful candidate must be a flexible and enthusiastic professional who is equally comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, possessing a strong knowledge of the princ...