RAIR is hiring a DIrector of development!

About RAIR
RAIR's mission is to challenge the perception of waste culture by providing a unique platform at the intersection of art and industry, and community. Situated inside a construction and demolition waste recycling company in Northeast Philadelphia, RAIR creates and provides artist residencies, fellowships, new project commissions, interdisciplinary partnerships, and public programs. Additionally, RAIR’s Circular Program redistributes building materials diverted from the waste stream to urban farms, gardens, and community partners.

As an organization, we value:

  • A regenerative mindset: how can waste be transformed? 

  • Working in ways that are resourceful, experimental, and creative

  • Staying human-centered, prioritizing care in how we relate to others

  • Lifting up opportunities for humor, fun, and generosity in our work

Director of Development Job description

Reporting to RAIR’s co-directors, the Director of Development helps design and implement all aspects of RAIR’s fundraising program including foundation support, annual giving initiatives, corporate giving, sponsorships, fundraising events, government grants and major gifts. The Director of Development works in close partnership with the Creative Director and the Managing Director to develop and advance strategic fundraising goals. They also support this work through their active roles working with the Board and Development Committee.

The Director of Development will join the organization as it pursues an ambitious strategic agenda to sustain its internationally-renowned artist residency program while expanding opportunities for local public engagement and impact. Initially, the work will include sustaining the organization’s current budget of around $500,000. Over time, we hope to catalyze growth in support that expands our ability to achieve our mission and impact. The interdisciplinary nature of our work creates opportunities to engage contributors across a range of interest areas, from arts and culture to environment sustainability, and community development. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Creative Director and Managing Director to set fundraising goals and strategies. 

  • Partner with staff and board to identify and qualify new funding prospects.

  • Organize cultivation and stewardship strategies for all funders and donors.

  • Implement annual giving programs, including the development of all materials.

  • Implement a major giving program, including managing solicitations and overseeing the design and delivery of donor engagement strategies.

  • Play a leading role in the design and delivery of the annual fundraiser, Trash Bash, in particular developing and managing strategies to secure sponsorships and sell tickets. 

  • Manage the grants calendar and prepare all grant proposals and reports in collaboration with relevant team members.

  • Staff the Development Committee and prepare reports and calls to action for the Board.

  • Manage RAIR’s CRM, including gift entry and acknowledgement.

  • Track fundraising progress and share reports as requested. 

  • Oversee any contractors engaged to advance fundraising efforts. 

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of fundraising and grant writing experience 

  • Proven track record of securing private, corporate and foundation support

  • Strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively with a team

  • Strong interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with diverse stakeholders

  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent organizational, planning and critical thinking skills

  • Excellent prioritization and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 

  • Adheres to ethical principles in all business dealings

  • Experienced with using Google products, Google Drive, CRMs and event management software 

  • A love of art and an interest in environmental sustainability and circularity is a plus! 

Time Commitment: Can be tailored to the candidate’s availability, with a minimum of 32 hours per week. Salary is proportional to experience and time commitment. 

Salary range: $55,000-  $70,000 Annual Salary

Benefits:

  • Up to $300 Health Insurance reimbursement per month after 90 days of employment

  • Unlimited vacation after 90 days

  • Paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years


Work Location: Hybrid. Remote and in person. Schedule to be determined collaboratively.

RAIR’s offices are located at 7333 Milnor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136. 

To Apply

RAIR accepts digital applications only.
Applications can be sent to: 

Theresa Rose, Managing Director: theresa@rairphilly.org

Please include “RAIR Director of Development” in the subject line.

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RAIR is an equal opportunity employer that values and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.