About Baker Industries

Baker Industries is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit with a long history of innovation in workforce development. We provide job training and employment opportunities for adults facing significant barriers to employment, including individuals with mental, intellectual, and physical disabilities; adults on parole or probation; those in active recovery programs; and adults experiencing housing insecurity. Our production facilities in Philadelphia and Malvern serve a dual purpose: providing real-world work experience for program participants while delivering high-quality packaging and light manufacturing services to our customers.

Baker is entering an exciting period of growth, expanding to a new location in Norristown and adding new capabilities. This is a new role and a ground-floor opportunity to shape Baker’s development strategy from the inside.

About the Role

As the first Development Manager, you will be part of a four-person development team including the President, Donor Relations Coordinator, and Board Vice Chair for Grants and Development. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats.

Key Responsibilities

• Major Donor Cultivation & Stewardship (~30%): Identify and research major donor prospects, develop personalized cultivation strategies, lead gift solicitations, and ensure ongoing stewardship.
• Planned Giving (~15%): Serve as primary contact for planned giving prospects, develop a recognition program, and build a planned giving pipeline.
• New Revenue Source Development (~20%): Identify new funding sources, develop corporate/community partnerships, and design fundraising campaigns.
• Grant Cultivation & Support (~15%): Research grant opportunities, support proposal writing, and track grant deliverables.
• Fundraising Operations & Administration (~20%): Maintain donor database, generate reports, support events, and coordinate with the development team.

Qualifications

Required: 35 years of nonprofit fundraising experience; demonstrated success in major donor cultivation; strong interpersonal and communication skills; donor database experience; self-starter comfortable in a small team; passion for Baker’s mission.

Preferred: Experience in a small nonprofit; familiarity with grant writing; CFRE certification; knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia philanthropic landscape; bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or related field.