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Laurel Hill East, founded in 1836, is located in Philadelphia and is a 78-acre National Historic Landmark. Laurel Hill West, 187-acres located in Bala Cynwyd, was founded in 1869 and is the location of the Laurel Hill Funeral Home. Both cemeteries are 501(c)(13) organizations and active burial sites, an accredited arboretum, exceptional educational and community resources, and unique recreational spaces. The Friends of Laurel Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the visual and historic character of both cemeteries through progressive interpretation, education and fundraising.

Director of
Development

Laurel Hill, two of America’s most historic cemeteries and funeral home, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Development.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Director of Development is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring Laurel Hill’s annual fundraising plan. This includes identifying and analyzing constituencies, cultivating and stewarding prospective and existing donors; ascertaining sponsorship and naming opportunities; conducting annual fund and membership drives, seeking and managing grant funding, overseeing the development and execution of revenue producing public programs and fundraising events, and bolstering relationships with community stakeholders. The Director of Development is a member of Laurel Hill’s executive team and supervises a team of four full-time employees and additional part-time/seasonal/volunteer workers whose efforts focus on the expansion and long-term growth of the Friends of Laurel Hill.

Essential Functions:

  • Establish and oversee the implementation of an annual comprehensive fundraising plan to address the needs of the entire Laurel Hill organization, with specific goals to help drive revenue growth for the Friends of Laurel Hill. This involves amplifying revenue streams through grant writing, annual donor and membership development, corporate and sponsorship acquisition, planned giving, capital campaign development, events, and programs.
  • Evaluate the success and identify the potential of existing fundraising initiatives and their effectiveness in reaching the goals established in the comprehensive fundraising plan.
  • Monitor national, regional and local trends in giving and fundraising across all sectors.
  • Work collaboratively with internal departments and external sources in undertaking prospect research, outreach and cultivation across all source fields (public, private foundations, corporate, individual, etc.).
  • Across the Laurel Hill organization, work collaboratively to design, produce and track annual giving campaigns and solicitations for support.
  • Produce content for grants; oversee grant budgets, report compliance, and evaluation; communicate progress internally and externally (to grantor).
  • Build networks of support through community engagement activities.
  • Effectively oversee donor and Friends’ membership services (one full-time Manager of Donor and Membership Services), including annual fund and membership drives; planned giving; donor cultivation/retention strategies; member events.
  • Effectively oversee public revenue producing programs and provide leadership presence at key events.
  • Attend senior management meetings, Board of Directors’ meetings and other meetings and events as necessary, some of which may be during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or CFRE preferred with a minimum of ten years fundraising experience.
  • This position requires strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and solid organizational, time management and management skills to include experience in managing full-time staff.
  • Expertise is required in research, developing and translating information into actionable recommendations, and expertise in identifying, tracking and reporting on measurable outcomes.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills are a must as is a focus on influencing and motivating others to act.
  • Must be resourceful, possess initiative, and be eager to work collaboratively. The successful candidate must have the ability to plan and manage at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Familiarity with ACT and Altru data bases and fluency with wealth management systems is strongly desired.
  • Examples of written work are required.
  • Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is required. 

We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004

or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com

Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Seasonal Event
Assistant

The Event Assistant is a seasonal (May through November) part-time (20 hours/month) position to support logistics for public programs and events that take place at Laurel Hill through the Friends of Laurel Hill. Examples of public programs and events include outdoor movies, tours, workshops, educational programs, concerts, markets, car shows, and family fun days.  The part-time Event Assistant reports to the Public Programs Manager and may work in collaboration with other staff including a Program & Volunteer Coordinator, an Office & Program Coordinator, Operations Department crews and volunteers.

Laurel Hill East, founded in 1836, is located in Philadelphia and is a 78-acre National Historic Landmark. Laurel Hill West, 187 acres located in Bala Cynwyd, was founded in 1869 and is the location of the Laurel Hill Funeral Home. Both cemeteries are active burial sites, an accredited arboretum, exceptional educational and community resources, and unique recreational spaces. The Friends of Laurel Hill is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the visual and historic character of both cemeteries through progressive interpretation, education and fundraising.

Essential Functions:

  • Assist in the set-up and tear-down of public programs and events, including but not limited to:
    • Placing wayfinding on cemetery grounds (signage, lights, etc.)
    • Setting up/removing equipment such as tables, chairs, tents, and refreshment areas
    • Supporting basic AV setup/removal
    • Assisting with preparation/distribution of workshop materials
  • Serve as support staff during events, including but not limited to:
    • Staffing registration table
    • Staffing bar/refreshment area
    • Staffing gift shop
    • Supporting parking/vehicular management

Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate will possess strong personal, organizational and communications skills and enjoy working collaboratively and interacting with the public.
  • Proven successful experience in the field of guest/customer service in a public-facing environment is required. Previous event logistics experience is preferred.
  • Must have the ability to receive and follow through with directions, lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs., and a valid driver’s license.
  • Evening and weekend work is required.
  • Must be committed to working in an environment that prioritizes inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

 

We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004

or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com

Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Grounds
Maintenance

Reporting to the Superintendent, the primary responsibilities of the position are:

  • General cemetery & landscape maintenance to include burial set-ups
  • Assisting backhoe operator with digging graves
  • Monument cleaning
  • Setting new monuments
  • Restoring/repairing old monuments, snow removal, general landscape maintenance, and support of public/private events
  • Weekend overtime opportunities available.

Requirements include:

  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Strong work ethic
  • Valid drivers’ license
  • Minimum of one-year landscaping, grounds maintenance, and/or masonry experience
  • A willingness to learn all aspects of cemetery maintenance and masonry.
  • Backhoe or other machinery operation experience preferred but not required.

We offer an excellent compensation package, including full benefits. Submit your resume to:
Laurel Hill, Human Resources
215 Belmont Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA  19004

or anatalone@laurelhillphl.com

Laurel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.