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Overview

The Managing Director will work closely with the Co-Executive Directors to strategically guide organizational growth through development and management of a diverse set of revenue streams.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and further develop The Citizen’s current primary earned  & contributed revenue generation streams: event sponsorship sales & foundation/donor gifts
• Work with Co-Executive Directors, board members, and senior staff to develop and implement secondary revenue generation streams: membership, underwriting/advertising, and major gifts
• Work closely with Event/Sales Manager to optimize event/sales strategy and execution of roughly 3-4 quarterly events, and one annual signature event (Dec)
• Own and develop execution of grant proposals, reports, and donor communications with a long-term, relationship-building approach
• Work with staff to develop and pilot innovative products (such as new newsletters, text campaigns, community pop-ups) as new ways to engage our audience (both online and offline)
• Manage relevant operations and systems related to organization: Includes working with contracted Accounting Associate (YPTC) to oversee payroll (paychex), bill processing (bill.com), donor/customer management database (Kindful)
• Work with Co-Executive Directors to manage board communication and development

Primary Qualifications

• Mission-driven entrepreneurship mindset
• Knowledge of non-profit media/journalism is preferred
• Proven track record of achieving financial/business development goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with donor/customer databases and ability to use data for analysis
• Demonstrated excellence in project management
• Previous experience managing direct reports is preferred but not required

Anticipated salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 based on experience and qualifications.

About Drexel

Drexel is a comprehensive global research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America’s 15 largest private universities. Drexel is one of Philadelphia’s top 10 private employers, and a major engine for economic development in the region. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Job Summary:

Drexel is seeking a full-time experienced Project Manager to support its Promise Neighborhoods Initiative. Functions include reporting, performance measurement for contracted partners, grant administration, and compliance, and team operations/administration. This position reports to the Promise Neighborhood Project Director.

Essential Functions:

• Support implementation and success of activities and partnerships in coordination with content area managers.
• Perform administrative activities such as correspondence, mailings, data entry, preparation of spreadsheets, reports, and other materials. Schedule staff meetings and events, including planning and logistics, preparing materials, recording and distributing minutes, and supporting administrative follow-up tasks, as requested.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for bi-annual federal reports and quarterly partner check-ins.
• Manage strategic planning and priorities for meetings with contracted and community partners. Facilitate bimonthly and monthly meetings with partners.
• Serve as key liaison between Data & Research Core and Implementation team.
• Assist Communications Specialist with the creation and maintenance of relevant communication and media, including newsletter, printed materials and grant website.
• Create strategic and meeting plans for both Project Management Team and Community Advisory Council meetings.
• Support community outreach events.
• Supervise student workers, interns, and/or other staff as required.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree. Minimum of three years experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized, strategic thinker who works well both independently and collaboratively and is solutions-oriented with strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Public sector or community work experience a definite plus.
• Experience managing relationships with multiple stakeholders and community members
• Experience/comfort working in majority black and low-income communities.
• An eagerness and enthusiasm to improve and innovate organizational functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power point), Google docs, and Basecamp.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• A personable, helpful team player.
• Able to attend some evening and Saturday meetings and events.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table, standing, walking

Job Location:

University City

Additional Information

This position is classified as exempt with a salary grade of l. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions:

Please make sure you upload your Resume and Cover Letter when submitting your application.