Director of Development at Safe Berks

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

58000.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Management, Project Management, Philanthropy, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Fundraising Strategies, Budget Management, Donor Relations, Social Media Management, Event Coordination, Team Leadership, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Time Management, Policy Administration

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Position Title: Director of Development Core Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer Department: Development FLSA Status: Exempt FLSA Exemption Test: Professional Starting Salary/Hourly Rate: $58,000/year Last Updated: 10/17/2025 Our Mission Safe Berks provides a safe haven and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education, advocacy and a relentless commitment to prevent abuse. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can be their true selves and feel empowered to stand up to all forms of oppression. Our Values SAFETY We believe that freedom from physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological harm is a basic human right of all individuals. We know that domestic violence, sexual assault, oppression and privilege include power-based tactics that affect physical, emotional and psychological safety and we work to help survivors heal the wounds caused by power-based violence. RESPECT We value the dignity of all individuals while appreciating our differences and celebrating and honoring our diversity. Respect is reflected in the way we treat our clients, ourselves and members of the community. We believe our work requires us to reach out to marginalized individuals and communities and to create space to celebrate and nurture them. EMPOWERMENT We believe empowerment begins with recognizing and knowing that individually and collectively Safe Berks clients, staff and volunteers have the strength to make necessary change and to accomplish our goals. We recognize that success is defined by each individual given their experience, talents and culture and we celebrate this success. EDUCATION We will educate ourselves and our community to reject and prevent violence and oppression in our own lives and in the lives of the people around us. We recognize that our mission and values are transformational, and we must work with intention to break down social and cultural norms that continue to divide us. HOPE We believe that hope is key to our existence, to our ability to persevere and to achieve goals. We recognize that our work fosters hope and resilience and improves physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being. Safe Berks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff, residents, clients, board members, and volunteers feel safe and empowered to stand up to oppression of all kinds. We believe that the collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creative outlets, innovative approaches and solutions, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees exhibit in their work represents the quality of our life-saving services. Reflective of the community we serve and embrace, we celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity, or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Position Standards In-Direct Service Delivery Standard Employee demonstrates a commitment to delivering quality service to all agency affiliates, partners, community members, and individuals seeking assistance from Safe Berks and does so in a manner that is in line with agency values of safety, respect, empowerment, education, and hope. Employee displays a team-based approach to work and is always willing to pitch-in to complete the work of the department. Conduct and Behavioral Standard Employee maintains respectful relationships and interactions with other employees, management, donors, board members, community members, clients, and survivors. They conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates integrity and a commitment to the organization’s mission. Employee always fosters open communication and is responsive to community partners, donors, co-workers, and management through means of email, text, and phone calls. Essential Skills Standard Employee has strong time management skills, which are essential to the work of in-direct staff and staff facilitating programming to third parties. They accurately estimate the time required to complete a task and sequences tasks appropriately to meet assigned deadlines. Employee displays timeliness in the management of projects and when unable to meet a deadline the employee seeks assistance from team members and/or their supervisor. Policies Standard Employee administers policies and provides direction to staff in accordance with agency documents, best practices, and guidance from executive leadership. Staff Development Standard Employee provides exemplary leadership, guidance, and counsel to staff in support of their individual short-term and long-term career and professional development goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes but is not limited to the following): 1. Provide direct supervision to Donor and Board Relations Administrator. 2. Establish development policies, systems and procedures. 3. Assist in developing and meeting Agency Strategic Plan objectives. 4. Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies, identify funding needs, and create annual development plans. 5. Create and maintain Departmental budget. 6. In tandem with the Finance Department, manage contributed revenue and development budget, and track progress towards fundraising goals. 7. Maintain donor software. 8. Directly participate in and oversee all fundraising activities, which can include major gifts, annual campaigns, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and special events. 9. Nurture and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and other supporters to secure ongoing financial support. 10. Ensure timely processing and acknowledgment of donations and work to convert one-time donors into long-term, recurring supporters. 11. Serve as the Safe Berks media liaison by managing all media inquiries, maintain media press list, coordinate and prepare press releases, and assist in reporting the impact of programs to the community. 12. Review, update, and maintain Safe Berks website. 13. Coordinate and facilitate monthly Safe Berks BCTV scripts and programming. 14. Create, schedule, and post to various social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, etc. 15. Continuous reputation monitoring of all virtual platforms by reviewing and evaluating responding comments and interactions with other social media users. 16. Coordinate, develop, and write the agency’s newsletters, PeaceTrust email blasts, annual reports, annual appeals, and all other communications as needed. 17. Meet and interview clients, donors, volunteers, stakeholders, and Safe Berks employees to develop relevant material for use in various publications and grant applications. 18. Create Presentations/slideshows, draft scripts and assist with coordinating programming for special events including the Walk For NO MORE, PeaceTrust events, Annual Celebration of Peace Gala, etc. 19. Manage community requests such as fundraising opportunities, staff speakers to attend various events, provide United Way reverse tours, etc. 20. Responsible for organizing and archiving all Safe Berks historical documents and communications. 21. Participate in outreach efforts to increase volunteer pool to meet agency needs 22. All other duties as determined by Executive Leadership Team. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Requirements Educational & Experience Requirements: Employment Experience (amount and kind) 5+ years’ related experience Education (general level required or specific courses) Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience Essential Physical Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Other Requirements: Proficiency in data management, project management and philanthropy Strong written and verbal communication Ability to create and implement effective, long-term strategies Ability to work a team member Completion of a background check request; FBI, State Police, and Child Abuse Clearances obtained within required timeframe under Act 153 through agency vendor Successful completion of required Advocate Training provided by agency Valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, acceptable driving record, and PA Minimum Liability insurance coverage of $15,000 Bodily Injury per person / $30,000 Bodily Injury per accident and $5,000 Property Damage, or $35,000 Combined Single Limit, if your position requires operating a personal or organization owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

The Director of Development will oversee fundraising activities, establish development policies, and manage donor relations. This role involves creating comprehensive fundraising strategies and maintaining relationships with donors to secure ongoing financial support.