Executive Level – Job Postings from NELI Network

Executive Director: Painted Bride Art Center

Who the Painted Bride Is

The Painted Bride Art Center—known to many Philadelphians simply as The Bride—is a nonprofit producing and presenting arts organization with over five decades of radical imagination and cultural stewardship.

Founded in 1969 in a former bridal shop on South Street, the Bride emerged as part of the national Alternative Space movement, offering a vital platform for artists traditionally excluded from museums and commercial venues. From its earliest days, The Bride has served as a cultural trailhead for underrepresented voices—women, people of color, LGBTQ+ creatives, disabled artists—and continues to ask: What do artists and communities need now?

The Bride has always been more than a venue. It’s a living, evolving platform for interdisciplinary creation, civic dialogue, and collective transformation. From legendary performances to neighborhood based rituals, from early hip-hop showcases to community-based healing rituals, The Bride creates the conditions for honest exchange, joyful disruption, and cultural reimagining.

What the Painted Bride is

The Painted Bride develops and presents boundary-pushing programs that center art as a catalyst for dialogue, reflection, and belonging. Through its rotating Programming Committee—a paid cohort of artists, thinkers, and community members— The Bride co-creates experiences with, not just for, the people it serves. This model ensures that programming is not only innovative, but accountable, inclusive, and relevant.

More than a presenter, The Bride is a creative collaborator—working shoulder-to-shoulder with artists to workshop ideas, forge partnerships, engage communities, and bring new work to life. Programs span performance, visual art, jazz, social practice, civic ritual, education, and more. Signature projects have included Power to the Prompt, Resistance Garden, Off the Wall, and Building Bridges: On the Rise—each inviting Philadelphians to reimagine shared space, voice, and purpose.

Since its founding, The Bride has supported over 25,000 artists, commissioned more than 100 new works, and presented over 5,000 events. Its alumni include cultural icons such as James Baldwin, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Zakir Hussain, Spalding Gray, Toni Morrison, Ursula Rucker, The Roots, and Rennie Harris.

Why the Bride?

At a time of transformation—across the sector, across the city—the Painted Bride remains a place of purpose. Following the sale of its longtime Vine Street building in 2022, The Bride has become more mobile, nimble, and community-embedded than ever. With its newly launched Project Space in West

Philadelphia, an invested endowment, and an active network of citywide partners, The Bride is poised to model a new kind of cultural institution: rooted in care, co-creation, and collective wisdom. Leading the Bride means stewarding both a remarkable legacy and a living experiment. The next Executive Director will join an organization that honors its past while boldly inviting the future—one that welcomes the challenge of building equity not only into what it programs, but into how it operates. The Bride doesn’tjust reflect culture, it helps remake it. For those who believe that art can transform lives and neighborhoods, the question is not why The Bride?—but what’s next?
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Chief Development Officer: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

For over 200 years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) – the oldest art museum and school in the nation – has supported a close-knit community of curators, faculty, critics, scholars, museum professionals, and alumni and created a home for contemporary artists to reinvent tradition and make their own mark on the future. PAFA is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs.

PAFA’s museum is internationally known for its collections of American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper, and for its exhibitions that help to broaden the story of American art to include women and artists of color. Its archives house important materials for studying American art history, museums, and art training.

The education offerings at PAFA attract some of the most committed and promising art students from across the country and around the globe to study painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, animation, and sculpture with a distinguished faculty of working artists. The school holds a position of national prestige, with cutting-edge studio and classroom facilities, private studios for students, a historic cast collection, and the opportunity for students to exhibit in a world-class museum.

WHY JOIN US?

PAFA is on the brink of a historic event. In 2026, we will be reinstalling our renowned collection, a momentous occasion that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This unique opportunity allows us to commemorate and celebrate America’s rich history while honoring the contributions of all Americans.

PAFA has been a significant part of America’s cultural and artistic heritage, paralleling the nation’s journey from its early years to the present day. The upcoming reinstallation, during PAFA 250, will highlight the academy’s extensive collection of American art and serve as a reflective pause to appreciate the nation’s past, celebrate its achievements, uncover the untold stories, and envision a brighter future for the next generation and beyond.

As we approach this historic milestone, PAFA 250 is committed to creating an immersive experience that bridges the gap between history and the present. We aim to showcase the evolution of American art and its role in shaping our national identity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with works that span from the early 19th century to contemporary pieces, each telling a story of resilience, innovation, and the diverse voices that have contributed to the fabric of our nation.

PAFA seeks an entrepreneurial and collegial fundraising leader to serve as the Chief Development Officer. Reporting to the President & CEO (who is also the Edna S. Tuttleman Director of the Museum), the successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will partner with PAFA stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, faculty, curatorial team and staff, and colleagues to achieve strategic and campaign funding goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Chief Development Officer, in conjunction with the President & CEO, will direct and lead PAFA’s efforts to advance philanthropy, community understanding, and goodwill for the programs and priorities of the organization. With primary responsibility to expand funding, the CDO’s key responsibilities include:

Guided by PAFA’s mission, priorities, vision for the future, and organizational core values (education, community, traditions, stewardship, and diversity), execute and manage diverse activities that provide inspirational and effective fundraising leadership that promotes increased philanthropic support;

Understand the PAFA’s mission, culture, values, history, key stakeholders, programs and finances;
In partnership with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and Development Committee of the Board, establish a strategic vision for fundraising and development activities;
Serve as the chief development officer and lead the strategic expansion of the fundraising program, as well as the structure and staffing to make it successful;
Design and execute a long-term, comprehensive fundraising plan that is focused on increasing philanthropic revenue from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government;
Build and expand the planned giving program;
Partner with the President & CEO, board members, and volunteers to secure principal, major, corporate, foundation, and government gifts and grants;
Identify, engage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of prospects;
Communicate effectively with the Board of Trustees and draw on their talents, resources and ideas to enhance fundraising activities;
Ensure effective, ongoing, and productive communication with donors and donor prospects, including proper outreach, follow-up, and stewardship of donor relationships;
Lead and manage the development team, balancing staff resources and priorities to ensure that campaign and annual fund-raising goals for individual and institutional giving are achieved;
Systematically identify and build relationships with new sources of support and develop a national donor constituency;
Manage and mentor a team of professional staff: utilizing clearly defined goals, objectives, and transparent methods with which to measure success and instill the importance of stewarding all gifts in ways that strengthen donors’ interests in and satisfaction with PAFA.

Vice President of Operations & Strategic Initiatives, Bonner Foundation: Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

The inaugural Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives will be a senior leader at the Bonner Foundation, working closely with the President and other members of Bonner’s team. This individual will play a key role in strengthening internal operations, advancing strategic initiatives, and deepening partnerships across the Bonner Network and beyond. The position is designed to enhance organizational effectiveness while launching and managing high-impact special projects that expand the Foundation’s visibility, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

This role is well-suited for a thoughtful, strategic, and collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic, mission-driven environments and is energized by working alongside a passionate and nimble team. Candidates should bring a deep appreciation for higher education and college access, and ideally, direct experience working with or within service-based scholarship programs and campus civic engagement initiatives.

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Director of Strategic Communications: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is dedicated to leading, strengthening and amplifying the voices of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural community. Founded in 1972, we are recognized as one of the nation’s best-known and most effective arts service organizations. We operate in five counties surrounding Philadelphia, and also serve southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware as part of our metropolitan region. We have over 450 nonprofit and for-profit members, but the Alliance serves the entire cultural sector – over 1,500 performing arts, visual arts, history, science, horticulture, arts education, community art centers and other cultural organizations.

We are currently searching for a Director of Strategic Communications to join our team.

Position Overview

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for developing and executing the Cultural Alliance’s communications initiatives and overseeing marketing strategies. The Director of Strategic Communications will work under the direction of the Executive Vice President to deliver compelling and consistent messages across all of the Cultural Alliance’s external and internal communications channels. The Director of Strategic Communications will also work with the Membership Associate to execute marketing initiatives and meet earned revenue goals.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

Plan, create and implement the organization’s internal and external communications strategy across all communications platforms, including timely communications utilizing the Cultural Alliance website, emails, social media and other communications tools
Develop compelling narratives to support the Cultural Alliance’s goals and ensure their consistent delivery throughout all internal and external communications
Coordinate consistent branding and messaging across all communications outlets, including published and digital platforms, including the rollout of a new brand identity that aligns with the Cultural Alliance’s recently adopted strategic plan
Support the Cultural Alliance’s strategic development initiatives through the development of collateral materials, the annual report, and membership engagement materials.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Cultural Alliance’s public relations consultants to shape external communications and to coordinate media opportunities
Support the Cultural Alliance’s research and advocacy initiatives through the development of reports, presentations and other materials
Create content and maintain the organization’s digital platforms, including the website, the CultureWire newsletter, social media and other forms of communications
Oversee assessment and transition of Cultural Alliance website
Develop and oversee strategies to engage advertising partners on the Cultural Alliance’s various communications channels to meet earned revenue goals, working with the Membership Associate on sales and fulfillment
Manage the Cultural Alliance’s Google Ad Grant and Adwords accounts
Produce graphics for various communications, when appropriate
Manage contractors as needed, including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Director of Underwriting and Business Support Partnerships: WXPN

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$60,000.00

Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:

$60,000.00

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement sales strategies. Serve as member of station management team. Collaborate with marketing, programming and digital teams to identify multi-media sales opportunities to align sales efforts with the station’s priorities and non-profit mission
Hire, train, mentor and coach sales reps to improve performance and achieve sales goals. Set activity and financial goals for the department and individual staff. Effectively evaluate and monitor performance. Develop and procure sales support material. Conduct sales meetings with staff to review sales pacing, results, and forecasts
Track sales performance, analyze sales data, and identify trends. Develop solutions to improve sales performance and capitalize on growth opportunities. Target new business and develop key accounts, manage inventory and adjust rates as necessary
Engage in direct sales activities: identify, cultivate and solicit major contributions from potential business supporters
Ensure adherence to all FCC, University, and station guidelines regarding copy approval, account receivables, and collections
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five years of proven hands-on demonstrative experience in sales, corporate promotion, and marketing management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, time-management and computer skills required.
Must be able to lead, inspire, organize, motivate and guide team members to accomplish goals while creating a sense of order and direction in a dynamic environment.
Experience with planning and implementation or radio sales marketing will be an asset. Experience in using audience research tools such as products produced by Arbitron, Scarborough, Tapscan and others, and in presenting audience data to prospective clients required. Knowledge of Google Analytics will be helpful.
Proficiency in using CRM tools to streamline sales processes, improve customer relations and boost team productivity preferred.
Ability to articulate a vision and strategy for the sales team required.
Must have effective storytelling skills
Must own a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license for client meetings

Director of Education: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) seeks an entrepreneurial, dynamic, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as its Director of Education. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this individual will be responsible for advancing the Museum’s mission through innovative and engaging educational programming that deepens understanding of the American Jewish experience, fosters intercultural dialogue, and supports lifelong learning for diverse audiences.

The Director of Education will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of all educational initiatives, including K-12 school programs, teacher professional development, public programming, digital learning, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for Jewish history and identity, and demonstrated success in museum or informal education leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership & Vision
  - Develop and implement a cohesive, multi-audience education strategy aligned with the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, and long-term goals.
  - Serve as an institutional thought partner on interpretive approaches and audience engagement.
- Program Development & Oversight
  - Lead the creation and delivery of educational content and experiences, both onsite and online, for K-12 students, educators, families, adult learners, and community groups.
  - Supervise the Education team, interns, and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Partnerships & Outreach
  - Cultivate and sustain partnerships with schools, cultural organizations, religious institutions, and community groups.
  - Represent the Museum in local, national, and international education networks.
- Evaluation & Impact
  - Establish metrics and evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
  - Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders, including funders, trustees, and partners.
- Resource Development
  - Collaborate with the Development team to secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and donor engagement.
  - Oversee the production of high-quality educational materials, curricula, and digital resources.

Director of Development: Play On Philly

Play On Philly seeks a strategic, passionate, and collaborative Director of Development to lead all fundraising efforts and serve as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Executive Director, this individual will manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy—including individual giving, institutional support, corporate partnerships, and events—to foster a strong culture of philanthropy and further POP’s impact. The Director supervises the Partnerships and Communications Manager and works closely with Board members, leadership staff, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Strategy: build and execute a comprehensive development plan across all giving streams (individual, corporate, foundation, planned giving, EITC, events); collaborate with Executive Director and Board to align plan with organizational strategy
Donor Stewardship & Management: cultivate donor and prospect relationships, developing tailored engagement strategies; serve as key solicitor for major gifts
Database Maintenance: manage donor communications, acknowledgement processes, and CRM data integrity (DonorPerfect database)
Board Liaison: serve as staff liaison for Development at Board of Directors’ meetings and to the Board’s Development Committee
Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise and support the Partnerships and Communications Manager; co-lead planning and implementation of fundraising events with the Special Events Manager; represent POP at events and in the community at large

Finance and HR Director: Wissahickon Trails

Wissahickon Trails is a community-based conservation organization headquartered in Ambler, PA. For 68 years, we have worked to protect and restore nature in the Wissahickon Valley, preserving nearly 1,300 acres of critical open space, building 24 miles of trails for public access, and protecting the health of the Wissahickon Creek. We are seeking a new member of our team who will have the opportunity to impact local environmental conservation and improve the quality of life in the Wissahickon Valley.

Finance & Administration Director

The Finance & Administration Director is responsible for finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration, facilities, and IT. This position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the organizational leadership team and is expected to be a role model for all staff of the integrity, innovation, and joy we can bring to our everyday work.

We are seeking someone who is eager to contribute to a culture that values relationships, prioritizes listening to others, and has a demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and access. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. Some work on weekends and evenings is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manage financial functions, including vendor payments, invoice generation, banking, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and grant/contract management, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations. Interface with vendor bookkeeper, providing appropriate documentation and review of work.
Analyze and present financial reports accurately and promptly; communicate quarterly and annual financial statements clearly, provide ad hoc project analysis; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
Lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors, senior leadership, and the Finance Committee.
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Executive Director; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep the senior leadership team informed of the organization’s financial status.
Manage and maintain a robust financial management/reporting system; ensure that the grants and donor-directed pledge billing and collection schedule are adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements. Update policies as required.
Manage vendor contracts, including annual assessments, renewals, and when appropriate, replacements.
Administer Wissahickon Trail’s human resources functions, enhancing professional development, compensation, and benefits, performance evaluation, training, recruiting, and employee orientation.
Manage the Administrative and Operations Assistant (PT). This position is responsible for reception (in person, telephone, mail and email), overseeing all IT functions, tracking and managing administrative and other office supplies, coordinating all building maintenance, and making deposits to the bank.
Additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

Executive Director: Career Advanced Technology Center (CATC), CCP

Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

The Executive Director, Career Advanced Technology Center is the administrative leader responsible for center operations, including programming and services to ensure student, community and employee needs are met. Reporting to the President, this position will lead the College’s initiative to develop and run a Career Advanced Technology Center (CATC). The CATC is intended to support the talent pipeline needs of local industry and provide workforce solutions to area manufacturers. This position is responsible for developing, leading, and coordinating the launch of the CATC by working collaboratively with college and division leadership and program faculty. Additionally, the Executive Director will serve as a liaison to industry partners and external stakeholders, monitor program and project outcomes, and supervise ongoing operations of the CATC. In support of center operations, the Executive Director is responsible for the development of consistent processes and application of policy that align with the College’s administrative practices, and represents the center as a college spokesperson.

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Deputy Health Commissioner: Philadelphia Department of Public Health

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), with some 1000 staff and a budget of $350 million, promotes and protects the health of all Philadelphians and provides a safety net for the most vulnerable. PDPH leads programs to: prevent communicable diseases (including HIV, other STDs, tuberculosis, and vaccine-preventable diseases); prevent chronic diseases and injuries and promote healthy behaviors; prevent environmental health risks; investigate outbreaks of disease; respond to public health emergencies; and promote the health of women, children, and families. In addition, PDPH operates eight primary care clinics. Recently, PDPH has participated with other City agencies in responding to Philadelphia’s opioid crisis and to the COVID-19 pandemic. PDPH has been an innovator in public health, pursuing novel policies to prevent and mitigate disease and injury, and intends to continue that tradition with creative solutions to both long-standing urban health problems and new crises.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Deputy Health Commissioner position is the second most senior position in the department, reporting directly to and advising the Health Commissioner. Together with the Health Commissioner, the Deputy Health Commissioners oversee the department’s 13 programmatic divisions, each addressing different diseases, populations, and health risks. The specific areas of responsibility overseen by this Deputy Health Commissioner position will be based in part on the experience and interest of the most highly qualified candidate.

It is the responsibility of the Deputy Health Commissioners to coordinate and look for synergies among the different divisions under their direction, and to develop the public health strategy that will enable the entire department to fulfill its mission of protecting and promoting the health of all Philadelphians. The position reports to the Health Commissioner and works closely with the other Deputy Health Commissioners and division leadership teams. This role requires excellent supervisory, organizational, interpersonal communication skills and writing skills, as well as strong problem solving and analytical skills.

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