Development & Community Manager

ABOUT THE PEARL

We are a growing 501(c)(3) organization leading an $8.7 million capital campaign to create a permanent home performing arts and community gathering in Southern Chester County. Our team is small by design, collaborative by nature, and committed to creating a lasting cultural destination.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As Development & Community Manager, you’ll partner closely with the Executive Director to advance fundraising, strengthen community relationships, develop programs, coordinate communications, and help move our capital campaign and organization forward. Your work will directly influence how donors, volunteers, partners, and the community experience The Pearl.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Grow Philanthropic Relationships

Support the day-to-day execution of the capital campaign and annual fund through donor cultivation, stewardship, solicitation support, and relationship management while maintaining your own portfolio of mid-level and annual donors.

Secure Grant Funding

Lead the grants calendar from research through submission and reporting, preparing compelling proposals and ensuring every deadline and reporting requirement is met.

Tell The Pearl’s Story

Help shape communications across social media, email marketing, print materials, website content, and campaign collateral to inspire support and engagement.

Build Community Connections

Serve as a welcoming ambassador by cultivating relationships with donors, volunteers, civic organizations, community partners, and visitors.

Develop Programing

Work with the Executive Director to develop and cultivate partnerships and execute programming that advances the organization’s mission and supports fundraising efforts.

Keep the Momentum Moving

Maintain accurate donor records, acknowledgements, reporting, website updates, and coordination with technology partners while supporting events and volunteer engagement.

WHO YOU ARE

• You bring 5+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, and programing.
• You are an exceptional writer who can confidently adapt tone across grants, donor communications, and marketing.
• You are highly organized with strong project management and follow-through.
• You are a relationship builder who enjoys connecting people with meaningful causes.
• You have experience developing partnerships and programing initiatives.
• You are comfortable working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where flexibility and initiative are valued.
• You are experienced with donor databases/CRMs and Microsoft Office.
• You have an appreciation for the arts, and the important role cultural organizations play in strengthening communities.
• You may have experience with Capital Campaigns—something we would consider most valuable.
• You may speak Spanish—an ability we consider a meaningful plus.

THE DETAILS

Status & Hours: Full-time, exempt. Based on site in Oxford, PA, with some flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend hours are expected to support events and community engagement.

Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 based on experience.

Benefits: Currently being finalized and will be discussed during the interview process.