KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.

KPPS Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are the foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work. Here is what you can expect:

• Commitment to Anti-Racism & Equity: Join a team dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and creating inclusive, culturally responsive schools where all students and staff can thrive.
• Joyful, Inclusive Community: Work in a collaborative, identity-affirming environment that values relationships, celebrates individuality, and supports the well-being of adults and children alike.
• Competitive & Equitable Compensation: Benefit from transparent compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that recognize meaningful contributions.
• Professional Growth & Leadership Pathways: Access high-quality development – including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities – designed to support your long-term career trajectory.
• Authenticity & Belonging: Be part of a culture that encourages you to show up as your full self and contribute to a community rooted in trust and respect.
• People-Centered Excellence: Join colleagues who believe strong relationships and thoughtful preparation drive excellent outcomes—for students and for staff.
• Comprehensive Well-Being Support: Receive whole-person support through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences that prioritize your professional and personal growth.

Role Overview:

The Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the development department, with a key focus on fundraising campaigns, donor management systems, stewardship workflows, and donor cultivation initiatives. In this role, the Development Manager acts as the internal lead for the organization’s donor CRM platform, ensuring the accuracy of donor data, smooth execution of campaigns, and effective tracking of stewardship efforts. Working closely with the Managing Director of Development, the Development Manager supports revenue growth by executing targeted campaigns, maintaining robust donor systems, and coordinating events and activities that engage donors.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Management Systems & Reporting

• Work with the Managing Director of Development to establish and maintain development processes, timelines, and workflows that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Serve as the primary administrator for Salesforce, managing and maintaining the donor database to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and timely entry of gifts, interactions, moves management activity, and donor portfolio assignments.
• Manage acknowledgment processes, donor recognition, and stewardship communications
• Produce regular reports and dashboards to track revenue, donor retention, campaign performance, and donor engagement.

Campaign Management & Execution

• In collaboration with the Managing Director of Development and the Director of Marketing, execute annual appeals, special campaigns, and digital fundraising initiatives.
• Manage campaign timelines, donor segmentation, mailing lists, acknowledgments, and follow-up communications to ensure consistency and impact.
• Manage Classy database, including annual campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising, program initiatives, and event-related giving
• Track campaign performance and prepare post-campaign reports and insights to inform future strategies.

Donor Stewardship, Cultivation & Events

• Manage the execution of the organization’s annual stewardship and cultivation plan across the donor tiers.
• Support donor recognition, impact reporting, and ongoing cultivation activities
• Oversee logistics for donor cultivation and stewardship events, including receptions, briefings, site visits, and recognition events.
• Manage event timelines, invitations, RSVPs, guest lists, seating, and post-event follow-up.

Grants Coordination

• Work with the Grant Consultant to manage the grants calendar and ensure all deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Coordinate with program and finance staff to collect data, outcomes, and budgets for the Grant Consultant to complete proposals and reports

• Experience managing and executing peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns and annual appeals.
• CRM/database management experience, including data entry standards, reporting, and donor record maintenance.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• Experience managing the logistics of fundraising events preferred.
• Experience with government grants and managing grant process from including tracking grant from award to completion preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

• Starting salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience.
• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings.

Note to Applicants:

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on
  the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,
  marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.