Development Director Jobs in Pennsylvania

Development Director jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in nonprofit management, higher education, healthcare systems, and arts and cultural organizations at every level from associate director through senior vice president. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg are the primary hiring centers, home to anchor institutions and employers such as the University of Pennsylvania, UPMC, and the United Way of Pennsylvania that maintain ongoing development functions. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania are major gifts fundraising, corporate partnerships, and grant strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles129+
Top employerPenn State University
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring45
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Director of Business Development, Medical Software
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Director of Business Development, Medical Software
Treatspace, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
11-50

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Director of Business Development
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Director of Business Development
EPIC Healthcare
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Performance Marketing
Bachelor's degree in business

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Director of Business Development – healthcare staffing sales
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Director of Business Development – healthcare staffing sales
Liberty Healthcare Corporation
Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
1,001-5,000

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Sr. Director, Machine Development Engineering - Optics
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Sr. Director, Machine Development Engineering - Optics
TE Connectivity
Rochester, Pennsylvania
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$238k - $357k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Application Development Director
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Application Development Director
Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$109k - $166k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Development Director Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Harrisburg
8 jobs
University Park
6 jobs
Lancaster
5 jobs
King of Prussia
4 jobs
Scranton
3 jobs
Bethlehem
3 jobs
Williamsport
3 jobs

Development Director Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Penn State University7 open roles
Cornerstone Caregiving4 open roles
American Heart Association3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in development director jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field required
  • Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and meeting annual fundraising goals
  • Experience leading development teams and coordinating with boards of directors
  • Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for grant writing and donor outreach
  • Familiarity with Pennsylvania philanthropic networks, foundations, and corporate giving programs

Development Director Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a development director in Pennsylvania?

Most development directors in Pennsylvania enter the field through nonprofit program or communications roles and advance after building a measurable fundraising record. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license for development work, but employers consistently favor candidates holding a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, which is earned through documented experience and an exam administered by CFRE International. A bachelor's degree is standard, and many senior roles at Pennsylvania universities and health systems prefer a master's in nonprofit leadership or public administration.

Which companies hire development directors in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring development directors in Pennsylvania right now include Penn State University, Cornerstone Caregiving, and American Heart Association, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's deep concentration of universities, health systems, and arts organizations means development director openings appear year-round across the nonprofit and higher education sectors statewide.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most development director jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg account for the greatest share of development director openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense concentration of major health systems, universities, and cultural institutions, while Pittsburgh's strength in healthcare and the arts drives consistent demand there, and Harrisburg draws openings tied to statewide advocacy organizations and government-adjacent nonprofits headquartered in the capital region.

Are there remote development director jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than many senior roles, because major gifts work and donor strategy are relationship-driven and transferable to remote settings. About 74% of development director openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions most common in grant writing, annual fund management, and roles at national nonprofits with Pennsylvania-based staff. Major gifts and capital campaign roles more often require regular in-person presence with donors.

How can I get hired as a development director in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is starting in a development associate or annual giving coordinator role at a Pennsylvania university, hospital, or mid-size nonprofit, where you build a measurable donor portfolio under an experienced director. Large employers such as UPMC, Temple University, and Drexel University run structured development training programs that give early-career professionals hands-on fundraising experience. Earning a CFRE credential or completing a nonprofit management certificate through a Pennsylvania institution strengthens applications significantly when competing against candidates with longer fundraising histories.

Where can I find and apply to development director jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to development director jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across nonprofits, universities, health systems, and arts organizations. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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