The J. Wood Platt (JWP) Caddie Scholarship Trust was created in 1958 by the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP). The Scholarship's mission, which has remained constant since its inception, is to financially aid deserving caddies in their pursuit of higher education. In the last 60 years, more than 3,500 young men and women have received $22 million in aid. In the 2018-19 academic year, 126 caddies are receiving more than $1 million. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000 per academic year for undergraduates and graduate students. The Scholarship is also helping to preserve one of the game's most valued traditions, the caddie. By supporting caddies in their traditional educational pursuits, golfers are reminded of the important role the caddie has played in the game's history. In turn, this role is preserved for the game's future.
The Director of Development is a newly created role within the JWP Caddie Scholarship Trust designed to establish a formalized development program. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Golf Association of Philadelphia and working closely with the Director of JWP Caddie Scholarship, the Director of Development will identify, cultivate, solicit, manage and steward prospects and donors through direct mail, phone calls, online giving strategies, social media, personal visits, general communications, volunteer management and giving societies in order to secure the funding needed to advance the mission of the Trust.
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