What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Sisters IHM?
Company Description The Sisters of IHM, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, are a Catholic community dedicated to faith, service, and collaboration. From their two primary facilities—the IHM Center and Our Lady of Peace Residence—they employ more than 150 staff members in nursing, maintenance, business, housekeeping, and administration. The congregation invites employees, volunteers, and neighbors to live out its Core Values of Rootedness in God, Community, Justice, Respect for Diversity, and Wholeness. The Sisters of IHM provide opportunities for professional growth, volunteering, communal prayer, and relationship-building within a supportive environment. Additional information about their mission and work is available at www.sistersofihm.org.
Role Description The Director of Development is a full-time, on-site role based in Scranton, PA, responsible for leading and executing the congregation’s fundraising and advancement strategies. This position oversees the planning and implementation of annual campaigns, major gifts initiatives, planned giving efforts, and special events to support the mission and programs of the Sisters of IHM. Day-to-day responsibilities include cultivating and stewarding donor relationships, preparing development reports, managing development communications and appeals, and collaborating with leadership to align fundraising priorities with organizational goals. The Director of Development supervises development staff and works closely with internal departments to gather impact stories, maintain donor records, and ensure compliant, ethical fundraising practices. The role also involves representing the Sisters of IHM at community events and engaging with partners, benefactors, and volunteers to strengthen long-term support.
Qualifications
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
This full-time position will be responsible to lead and advance our comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement efforts. Will develop, plan and implement a donor-focused annual development program that includes major gifts, direct mail appeals, grant writing, events, print and electronic communications, planned giving and overall administration of development activities, that supports the mission, values, and long-term sustainability of the organization.
Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications or a similar field and 5-years of leadership experience in development, with demonstrated skills involving fundraising and marketing. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is preferred.
We offer stability, 99% paid benefits and paid holidays. Employees enjoy a very generous paid time off program, with accrual of 4-weeks PTO in the first year.
Apply with resume & salary requirements to:
I.H.M. Human Resource Department
Our Lady of Peace Residence
2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509
- HR@sistersofihm.org