Development Officer

Development Officer

The Cobbs Creek Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring and revitalizing the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West Philadelphia. Our mission is to preserve the legacy of this landmark public course while expanding access to golf and educational opportunities for Philadelphia's youth.

Position Summary

The Foundation is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Development Officer to help expand our fundraising efforts. This role will focus on identifying and cultivating new donor prospects, generating leads for the development team, and supporting donor engagement activities and events. The ideal candidate is energetic, outgoing, and goal-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and experience in sales, fundraising, or other client-facing roles. This position requires confidence in building new relationships, balancing multiple priorities, and engaging high-level stakeholders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect & Donor Development (70%)

• Research, identify, and connect with decision-makers at private foundations, corporations, and individual donor prospects.
• Proactively initiate outreach and hold regular meetings to build awareness of the Foundation's mission and cultivate new donors.
• Grow and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective donors to add to the Foundation's $60M+ pipeline.
• Leverage personal and extended networks to expand reach within Philadelphia and nationally.
• Track all donor interactions and maintain accurate data in CRM/database systems.

Donor Engagement & Development Support (20%)

• Support stewardship activities for individual and institutional donors.
• Draft donor correspondence, acknowledgments, and fundraising materials.
• Assist with annual appeals, sponsorship opportunities, and other donor initiatives.
• Maintain and update donor and prospect records.

Event Support (10%)

• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising and community events.
• Coordinate invitations, vendors, and logistics, and provide on-site event support.
• Help manage follow-up activities, including acknowledgments and event reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, sales, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in sales, fundraising, or nonprofit development preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including comfort with public speaking and creating custom pitch decks for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to set and meet goals (e.g., meetings per month, pipeline growth, and revenue targets).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or similar).
• Passion for community development, youth education, and/or golf strongly preferred.

Compensation & Location

• Full-time position, based in the Foundation's Conshohocken office, with regular travel to Cobbs Creek and across the Philadelphia area for donor meetings.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience.