Under direction of the Vice President of Finance & Operations and in close collaboration
with the President & CEO, this position is responsible for leading community fundraising for SNHA, including relations with current and potential donors, foundations, corporations, partners, and the public. We are looking for someone with a successful track record of fundraising, marketing, or sales experience who is a collaborative
problem-solver, energetic and effective communicator, excellent writer, adept at social media, and a good fit for our organizational culture. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits, supported by a part-time staff position.

▪ Engage in senior-level decision-making with President & CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors to develop and implement an annual fundraising program and goals for the organization.
▪ Responsible for securing $300,000+ in private contributions annually to support SNHA operations, including fundraising events, individual donor gifts, corporate/foundation giving, sponsorships, and endowment funds.
▪ Oversee $10 million+ multi-year capital campaign for SNHA’s Susquehanna Discovery Center project.
▪ Manage Board Development Committee recruitment, meetings, activities, and communications.
▪ Effectively promote our mission and programs to a diverse audience of supporters and potential donors.
▪ Grow corporate and foundation support for the organization, including EITC gifts to fund youth programs.
▪ Research/solicit individual, corporate, and foundation donors through personal visits and funding proposals.
▪ Coordinate and strengthen relationships with new and existing donors.
▪ Grow and improve a high-quality database of contacts, supporters, and donors.
▪ Craft marketing materials and social media communications to attract, engage, and retain donors.
▪ Identify and engage with business and giving networks to promote our value to the community.
▪ Develop and manage all aspects of fundraising events focused on building private donations, including SNHA’s major annual fundraising event and donor boat cruises on SNHA’s historic electric tour boat.

▪ Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or specialized community engagement.
▪ Demonstrated success securing annual donor gifts to support the mission of a non-profit organization.
▪ Experience with major capital campaigns for non-profit development projects.
▪ Creativity and the ability to be a self-starter.
▪ Integrity, honesty, reliability, and dedication to the mission of SNHA.
▪ Outstanding networking and relationship-building skills.
▪ Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
▪ Strong and persuasive public speaking and writing skills.
▪ Confident budgeting and financial analysis skills.
▪ Flexibility, professional manner, cultural sensitivity, and friendly, problem-solving personality.
▪ Proficiency with donor databases, payment/event software, and social media required.
▪ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
▪ Ability to assist with general office duties, events, and programs when needed, including set-up and moving
of furniture and equipment and lifting of materials of varying weights and quantities.
▪ Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and ability to travel using own vehicle.