Capitalization & Grants Coordinator

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DEPARTMENT: Capitalization & Impact

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Capitalization & Impact

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation. Our mission is to spur investment, support business growth, and foster developments that create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, and drive growth to every corner of Philadelphia. We achieve our mission through a diverse range of financing products, real estate solutions, and business support services.

PIDC is committed to driving transformative growth for Philadelphians with a human-centered approach by directing our financial and real estate services, knowledge, and networks toward creating a vibrant and sustainable Philadelphia. To achieve this mission, PIDC focuses on five areas:

  • CAPACITY: Create and sustain internal capacity and external partnerships to scale the availability and breadth of economic development resources to clients.
  • CAPITAL ACCESS & SERVICES: Expand financing and business support services to benefit communities that have difficulty accessing capital.
  • LAND USE: Catalyze development of projects that create quality jobs and advance economic growth.
  • KNOWLEDGE & NETWORKS: Share knowledge and networks to respond to clients, partners, and market needs.
  • EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING: Elevate the physical, mental, and financial well-being of PIDC employees and provide opportunity for each to thrive and grow professionally.

PIDC is governed by a thirty-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Mayor of Philadelphia and the President of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. The staff includes approximately 60 full-time employees, and PIDC’s current 12-member senior leadership team has a combined 150+ years of experience at PIDC. The organization’s annual budget of approximately $12M is funded by a combination from fees generated by PIDC’s transaction activities, service and management contracts, and contributed revenue.

Over the past 65+ years, PIDC has settled over 13,800 transactions with a diverse range of clients — including over $21 billion of financing and 3,400+ acres of land sales — which have leveraged tens of billions of dollars in total investment and assisted in retaining and creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in Philadelphia. For more information, please visit: pidcphila.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Capitalization & Grants Coordinator supports PIDC’s capitalization strategy and new product development initiatives by researching funding opportunities, supporting proposal development, managing grant lifecycles, and maintaining systems within Salesforce.

This role also contributes to research and analysis on new product development and trends in urban finance, economic development, and the CDFI sector.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Capitalization & Impact, and working closely with the Director, this position partners across the organization to advance PIDC’s capitalization strategies and strategic initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Capitalization & Resource Development
  • Support the Senior Vice President in executing fundraising initiatives to secure diverse sources of capital (e.g., government, financial institutions, foundations, and corporations) aligned with PIDC’s mission and business priorities.
  • Assist with research and tracking of prospective grant and funding opportunities, identifying relevant trends and supporting the evaluation of potential funding sources.
  • Provide day-to-day coordination and project support for new and existing fundraising efforts, ensuring timely and accurate submissions in collaboration with internal teams and external partners:
  • Maintain and organize fundraising materials and document libraries, including standard proposal content and application attachments.
  • Compile data and its supporting documentation for funding proposals.
  • Draft sections of grant applications and supporting materials, as assigned.
  • Assist in preparing and packaging submission-ready materials aligned with funding requirements.
  • Support grant agreement processing and closing activities.
  • Update and maintain Salesforce records for fundraising opportunities and prospective funders, ensuring data is accurate and current.
  • Assist in maintaining capitalization and reporting processes and documentation.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for PIDC’s Capitalization Committee, including preparing materials (e.g., PowerPoint presentations) and taking meeting notes.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned
New Product Development Support
  • Conduct research and information gathering on trends, opportunities, and challenges across urban finance, economic development, and the CDFI landscape to inform new products, services, and programs.
  • Prepare well-organized summaries, memos, and presentation materials to support internal discussions and decision-making on product development initiatives.
  • Assist with ongoing product reviews in collaboration with Financial Services to evaluate how well PIDC’s offerings align with market needs; support the development of recommendations and improvements.
  • Support the creation and administration of surveys and evaluation tools to gather feedback and measure outcomes related to PIDC’s products and services, contributing to product evaluation, fundraising support, funder reporting, and future development efforts.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Demonstrates the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured written materials, including translating complex or quantitative information into formats appropriate for a range of audiences.
  • Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all work products, including documents, data, and deliverables.
  • Applies analytical thinking skills to gather information from multiple sources and synthesize findings to support informed decision-making.
  • Utilizes sound judgment and problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity and address complex data or project-related challenges.
  • Effectively manages multiple priorities and deliverables, maintaining organization across timelines, materials, and departments.
  • Demonstrates accountability for assigned work, consistently meeting deadlines and supporting projects through to completion.
  • Works collaboratively with internal teams, contributing to shared goals and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to learn, incorporating feedback and taking on new responsibilities as needed.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be a Philadelphia, PA resident or willing to relocate within six months of hire.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts, public policy, finance, urban planning, or a related field (B.A. or B.S. required).
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in fundraising, financial services, business administration, public policy, urban planning, economic development, or a related field is required. Relevant internships and project-based work may be considered toward this experience requirement. An advanced degree (M.S., M.P.A., or M.B.A.) may be considered in lieu of a portion of the required experience.
  • Experience working with financial, economic, or socioeconomic data sets, including basic analysis and interpretation.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting team-based projects, including coordination and organization of tasks and materials.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools and CRM platforms such as Salesforce is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of the CDFI industry and mission-driven lending preferred.
  • Prior experience supporting public funding or grant application processes preferred.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with urban infrastructure or development projects preferred.
  • Ability to travel, as needed

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to and include the role/position in the subject line of the email.

PIDC promotes a culture of inclusion and prohibits discrimination in any employment or promotional practices on the basis of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.