Director of Advancement

Core responsibilities:

• Communicate PCPHL's complex work to various audiences, highlighting both local impact in Philadelphia and national replication value
• Develop and lead fundraising and communications strategy aligned with mission and growth goals, setting annual targets and tracking progress
• Build relationships with donors, funders, and partners from the ground up, including individual donors, institutional funders, corporate partners, and government entities
• Manage communications, brand voice, website, social media, and digital presence to authentically represent the organization

This role sustains and grows PCPHL's work by building relationships and resources that enable programs delivering clear outcomes at local and national levels, connecting young people to careers while helping cities build workforce capacity for climate resilience.

Required qualifications:

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or related social impact work, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• At least 3 years of experience leading donor conversations, including making direct funding requests for five-figure gifts
• At least 2 years of experience building relationships with a board or committee, engaging volunteer leaders in fundraising roles
• Strong writing and communication skills with ability to adjust language for different audiences, genuine connection to PCPHL's mission, and commitment to equity and inclusion

Competitive salary, location flexibility (fully remote option available with quarterly travel to Philadelphia), opportunity to work across local direct service programs and national field-building initiatives, creative and strategic ownership, administrative support, and partnership from leadership team.

PowerCorpsPHL connects people to careers and advances community through authentic relationships, self-reflection, and hard work, addressing youth unemployment, youth violence, and environmental sustainability through paid work experiences preparing young adults for careers in clean energy and green infrastructure.