Director of Marketing: Museum of the American Revolution

THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’s mission is to uncover and share compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Ideally situated in the heart of historic Philadelphia, just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. Since opening to the public in 2017, the Museum has gained public and critical acclaim for its “nuanced, warts-and-all version of the American Revolution” and established itself as a destination that brings history to life in a unique and powerful way. Nearly a million visitors have experienced the Museum’s rich, complex, and inspiring Revolutionary story and millions more have engaged with this fuller, more inclusive telling through online exhibits, interactives, and other virtual programs. As we march toward the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth in 2026, the Museum is poised to play a leadership role as a galvanizing force to help guide our country on a path toward building “a more perfect union.”

Position Description:

The Museum of the American Revolution is seeking a creative, collaborative, culturally attuned director of marketing to lead the development, implementation, and analysis of  of all marketing and advertising initiatives.   The successful director of marketing will be a passionate advocate for the Museum’s brand with a clear understanding of all that the Museum has to offer—particularly as we approach a milestone year in 2026.  Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working in close collaboration with the Director of Communications, the Director of Marketing will lead a growing team that at this time includes an e-communications coordinator,  and senior graphic designer.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

Introduce and supervise market development initiatives for the Museum to achieve targets for all earned revenue streams, on-site and on-line. Work to sustain existing and acquire new audiences to broaden impact, including members and donors. Initiatives to include events, cross-promotions and targeted outreach to other non-profit and educational institutions and corporations.

Create, implement, and oversee strategies and timelines for marketing, advertising, and media buying with emphasis on digital channels. Develop relationships with vendors, advertisers (Visit Philly, CVB), and community contacts to maximize marketing dollars.

Write effective, engaging marketing copy for a variety of channels, including, but not limited to, traditional and digital advertising, print collateral, website, and email.

Cultivate partnerships and agreements with key travel, trade, and cultural organizations, and media outlets that enhance the Museum’s visibility and reputation.

Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing exhibitions, programs, events, and community initiatives.

Use data-driven analysis, including historical performance, external benchmarks, market conditions, trends to provide perspective, to develop budgets and to set pricing for each component of earned revenue.

Assess effectiveness of Museum’s marketing programs in achieving strategic goals and provide reports to the leadership team as necessary, utilizing qualitative and quantitative market research.

Work with Digital Product Manager and Director of Communications to oversee website strategy and execution including website content development, SEO/SEM, as well as data analytics and tracking.

Oversee compliance with brand identity in all media and materials including group sales, development, sponsorship, membership, exhibitions, and programs.

Provide in-house marketing expertise to departments throughout the Museum, including Visitor Engagement, Education, Retail, Food Service, Curatorial, Corporate and Institutional Development, Sponsorship, Individual Giving and Membership.

Work collaboratively with Museum departments to develop and conduct market research and analyze public and visitor trends and perceptions of the Museum.

Work collaboratively with and manage marketing staff to meet goals and execute strategies. Collaborate with the social media team to support marketing initiatives.

Develop and supervise the administration of the marketing budget.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

5-7 years of marketing related experience with a museum, cultural organization, tourist attraction or other not-for-profit organization preferred

Strong preference for candidates with demonstrated successful experience in digital and social advertising

Experience in developing effective promotional partnerships

Mission- and goal-driven, proactive, accountable, and results-oriented, with growth mindset

Analytical, with creative outlook

Superior writing skills required

Strong project management and organizational skills

Knowledge/experience in video production/editing preferred

Ability to produce under tight deadlines with multiple priorities

Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite programs. Knowledge of and proficiency using e-CRM and CMS systems preferred

Education Level:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
To Apply

The Museum of the American Revolution (www.AmRevMuseum.org) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to employment@amrevmuseum.org

Membership Manager: Museum of the American Revolution

THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’s mission is to uncover and share compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Ideally situated in the heart of historic Philadelphia, just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. Since opening to the public in 2017, the Museum has gained public and critical acclaim for its “nuanced, warts-and-all version of the American Revolution” and established itself as a destination that brings history to life in a unique and powerful way. Nearly a million visitors have experienced the Museum’s rich, complex, and inspiring Revolutionary story and millions more have engaged with this fuller, more inclusive telling through online exhibits, interactives, and other virtual programs. As we march toward the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth in 2026, the Museum is poised to play a leadership role as a galvanizing force to help guide our country on a path toward building “a more perfect union.”

Position Description

Part of a dynamic team reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving, the Membership Manager advances the Museum’s mission through member retention, acquisition, and cultivation strategies for this complex national Membership program of 4,500 households. Working collaboratively with the Leadership Giving, Marketing, and Visitor Engagement teams, the Membership Manager will steward and develop the Membership program through multiple print and digital communication channels including direct mail and e-mail marketing, plus on-site and virtual programming. This position is responsible for a portion of the Museum’s overall contributed revenue goal.

The Membership Manager directly oversees direct mail and online campaigns for Member acquisition and retention programs, plus a robust member-centric fulfillment process. Analyzes renewal rates, trends, and performance to identify data-driven strategies and new opportunities for growth. Works with Visitor Engagement teams to promote and sell Membership at the Museum, and Marketing to promote Membership in printed and online materials to encourage prospects to join and support. Alongside the Special Programs Manager and Leadership Giving Manager, this position elevates the Member experience through digital communications, exclusive programming, and outstanding customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

Working closely with Director of Leadership Giving, analyze and identify data-driven strategies for Member acquisition, retention initiatives, plus on-site and virtual Member experiences. Work collaboratively with Leadership Giving team to execute outstanding calendar of events and communications that encourages joining, renewals and upgrades.

Oversee tactics and timelines for multi-channel acquisition, retention, upgrade, and recapture direct mail campaigns, integrating printed mailings with emails and web content.

Schedule and manage monthly printed and email renewals with outside vendor to assure accuracy and timely delivery based on list preparation, production, approval process and mailing dates.

Work in Raiser’s Edge and MS Excel to produce monthly mailing lists with segmented variable data for targeted renewal and acknowledgement letters recognizing members at each stage in their membership experience.

Enter payments to process and update member records in Raiser’s Edge and Galaxy Ticketing. Ensure accuracy of member information between databases to support membership sales, renewals, and customer service.

Work hands-on to update, print, fulfill and mail acknowledgement letters for new, renewing, upgrade and gift membership sales. Work with Development and Visitor Engagement teams to train and manage staff to assist in fulfillment process during peak periods and assure timely delivery of materials to members.

Act as primary point of contact for Museum Members, answering Member phone line and ensuring timely and efficient responses to phone, email, and mail inquiries, and provide excellent customer service.

Develop strategies to advance on-site Membership sales, working closely with the Visitor Engagement team to train frontline staff and implement sales incentives. Collaborate with Marketing team to promote Membership as part of visitor transactions through Membership materials and special promotions.

Represent the Museum at Member programs and participate in select donor cultivation programs throughout the year. Assist with departmental events and activities as assigned.

Draft content for select Membership communications and marketing materials including letters, e-mails, newsletters, postcards, and other core Membership materials.

Collaborate with Museum’s graphic designer and outside vendors to track inventory and ensure all Membership materials are accurate and updated with the latest information and benefits.

Work some evenings and occasional weekends, including select high-volume gift processing days between December 26 – December 31.

Sustain a team-oriented, supportive environment that maintains high standards and encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

Actively support the Museum’s commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion, with an aim to increase and deepen the participation of all audiences in museum activities.

Experience/Skills:

Minimum 3 years membership related experience, ideally managing multi-channel direct-marketing campaigns as revenue streams (acquisition, retention, and upgrades)

Demonstrated experience working with direct mail and/or bulk-mail production

Database management skills, preferably skilled in Raiser’s Edge (data entry through reports)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with ticketing systems

Strong customer services skills and ability to work with staff at all levels

Fiscal responsibility including maintaining budgets and managing budget projections

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to produce under tight deadlines with multiple priorities

Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed

Education Level:

Bachelor’s degree
To Apply

The Museum of the American Revolution (www.AmRevMuseum.org) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to employment@amrevmuseum.org

Donor Relations Manager: Philadelphia Outward Bound School

The Donor Relations Manager supports the Development Director and Executive Director in reaching annual fundraising goals and fulfilling the mission of the Philadelphia Outward Bound School through individual donor and alumni engagement and events. This position is part of a team responsible for maximizing cultivation and stewardship opportunities, as well as reaching fundraising goals and deepening donor relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • In partnership with the Director of Development, plan and implement annual cultivation and stewardship programs, utilizing emails, print materials, and virtual and in-person engagement opportunities.
  • Ensure that POBS establishes and maintains data segmentation in order to cultivate and steward donors with different programmatic affinities and needs.
  • Employ POBS moves management strategies in order to build affinity with constituents who have not traditionally been fully engaged (ex. mid-level donors, peer-to-peer event donors, program alumni.) Use email and phone outreach to determine inclination and engagement levels for identified prospects who have not yet been contacted by POBS staff.
  • Project-manage the creation of cultivation and stewardship documents, (ex. the POBS annual report, case statements.)
  • Manage and maintain donor records in the CRM system (Salesforce) to track gift activity, maintain current donor information, reconcile donations, and create thank you letters.
  • Generate reports on progress toward fundraising and engagement goals for a range of audiences (co-workers, board of trustees, etc.). Act as an accountability partner for Director of Development and Executive Director in ensuring that donors and prospects in the POBS major gifts portfolio are cultivated and solicited in line with annual goals.
  • Prepare multiple fundraising campaigns, including writing and editing print and digital appeals, and managing mailing lists.
  • Ongoing communications and meeting support for board and event committees.
  • With colleagues, produce small and large-scale annual fundraising events, including but not limited to house parties, gala dinners, and peer-to-peer fundraising events.
  • Help manage participant and volunteer outreach, logistics, and committee support for events.
  • Produce non-revenue-generating events aimed at boosting engagement from both POBS’s donor base and alumni network.
  • With Corporate Relations Manager, create communications and manage sponsorship benefit fulfillment for corporate sponsors.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Passionate about POBS’ mission.
  • Commitment to excellence in producing high quality work.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to self-direct and manage projects with specific goals, measurable outcomes, and deadlines, from start to finish.
  • Superior technology skills. Confident in Microsoft Office and Google products, and database management.
  • Compassionate and effective communicator in writing and in person.
  • Able to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Sound decision-making judgment.
  • Able to bring together and organize multiple stakeholders around a shared goal.
  • Strong personal motivation, initiative, follow through and commitment.
  • Thoughtful and discrete in handling confidential and sensitive donor information.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrated understanding of the motivations and decision-making processes of individual donors.
  • Project management, appeal mailing, and fundraising event experience.
  • Salesforce experience.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $35,000-$45,000, depending on experience.
  • This position is eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development.

ABOUT POBS

Outward Bound is an international educational movement dedicated to the belief that people are capable of far more than they know. Founded in 1992, the mission of the Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) is to change lives through challenge and discovery. POBS serves PA, NJ and northern DE, and is one of 11 regional Outward Bound USA schools.

A robust non-profit educational organization, POBS engages more than 5,000 participants (youth and adults) annually in experiential educational programs that inspire character development, leadership and community service. All programs, whether single or multi-day, are designed to help participants realize their true potential.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to: jfrisbee@pobs.org, and make sure to address any pertinent experience, including professional and personal experience, that is relevant to this position.

Development Director: ArtWell

Description

ArtWell, an award-winning youth arts organization, is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and innovative Development Director to join their team. Over the past 20 years, ArtWell has worked with over 400 schools and community organizations to educate, inspire, and engage more than 38,000 K-12 students across the Greater Philadelphia region. ArtWell envisions a future where Philadelphia schools and neighborhoods are safe sanctuaries that nurture creativity and innovation; where arts and creativity are viewed as essential for learning, leading, and liberation and where youth of our city are equipped to thrive, dream, and lead, and are seen and heard as engaged citizens and creators of change.

The Development Director will provide strategic oversight for the organization’s resource development activities as they relate to ArtWell’s goals and objectives. They will also serve as a key thought leader in the ArtWell management team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful fundraising and will be aligned with ArtWell’s core mission, vision and values and will be motivated to join a dynamic, collaborative hardworking team who support each other with passion and respect. Essential responsibilities of this position include:

Fundraising Strategy

  • Create and implement an annual plan and calendar to support the organization’s fundraising and engagement goals in accordance with its mission, vision, and strategic goals
  • Manage up to $700,000 in revenue from institutions and individuals
  • Assist the Executive Director, staff, and Board of Directors in establishing fundraising vision and goals

Board Support

  • Work with Executive Director and Board to expand engagement strategies and identify new opportunities for partnership and collaboration
  • Provide regular development reporting
  • Provide individual portfolio management and solicitation support
  • Manage and provide direction to Board and volunteer committees

Grants Management

  • Write, edit, and submit grant proposals and reports in collaboration with program staff
  • Research and identify new institutional funding opportunities
  • Manage relationships with foundation, corporate, community, and government entities
  • Manage data collection and research for proposals and reports, including related stories with program staff and teaching artists
  • Schedule and oversee program site visits with funders and teaching artists/program staff

Fundraising Event Management

  • Plan and execute the details of all fundraising and cultivation events. Recent years have included:
  • ArtWell Awards (biennial)
  • ArtWell Festival (biennial)
  • Generosity 5K Run/Walk (annual)
  • Holiday Party (annual)
  • Other events as determined

Corporate Sponsorship

  • Identify prospects for corporate support and plan solicitation strategy
  • Reach out to corporate prospects to discuss grants or sponsorship support
  • Manage corporate sponsors for major fundraising events

Individual Donor Cultivation

  • Create individual donor cultivation strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board Committees
  • Create donor-facing materials (including program updates, solicitation letters, thank you cards)
  • Plan and execute twice-yearly individual donor direct mail campaigns
  • Work with Communications Director to manage and execute online giving initiatives and multi-channel solicitation strategy

Qualifications

  • Bachelors required, Masters preferred
  • Minimum 5-10 years of experience in development
  • Inspires creativity, excitement, and action
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Focused on seeing the “big picture” and creating high-level strategy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • An appreciation for creative problem solving, collaboration, self-awareness, and ongoing learning
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Google Drive, and Salesforce
Education Level:
Bachelors required, Masters preferred
To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (formatted as Word document or PDF) to hiring@theartwell.org and address to Susan Teegen, Executive Director. Any questions should be communicated in writing. No calls, please.

Director of Public Engagement: James A. Michener Art Museum

The James A. Michener Art Museum seeks a Director of Public Engagement to help create the Museum’s next chapter.

The Michener Art Museum seeks an experienced, creative, passionate and strategic public education professional to partner with and support the Executive Director in all aspects related to education, outreach and public engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with the Museum’s Executive Team, the Director of Public Engagement will be responsible for the development, coordination and administration of dynamic ground-up programming relevant to the museum’s existing audiences and committed to growing our audience reach, with a focus on diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. The Director will be responsible for expanding public engagement, establishing and nurturing community partnerships in strategic and tactical ways, and designing programs and initiatives that deepen the relationships between the Museum and the wide-ranging communities and schools we serve. The Director is expected to balance the creative and intellectual process of educational programming with duties associated with administrative and financial oversight and planning. The ideal candidate will be rigorous, curious and multifaceted in their communication and engagement, able to engender trust and inspire potential in our communities.

The Michener was founded in 1988 as an independent, non-profit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of the Bucks County region. The Museum is named for Doylestown’s most famous son, the Pulitzer-Prize winning writer, James A. Michener. The Museum is housed in the former Bucks County Prison and has evolved from a modest facility with a locally derived mission to an accredited museum with a broad vision. A solid collection of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings and special exhibitions showcasing a wide range of historical and contemporary work attract annually more than 135,000 visitors.

The Director of Public Engagement will be responsible for designing, building and implementing the museum’s programming initiatives as we write the next chapter in the Museum’s history. The successful candidate recognizes the potential for a multidisciplinary approach to interpretation for and engagement with audiences. They will cultivate strong relationships with local and global colleagues; provide exceptional thought leadership regarding trends in education, community relations and outreach, and relative to the creative arts in general, and American art in particular, and interpretation of historical buildings, and with the highest museological practices in mind. They possess a comprehensive understanding of professional standards and best practices with regard to art museum ethics as established by the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Art Museum Directors and are expected to maintain a genuine and deep commitment to diversity and inclusion; and proactively ensure the organization is a thought leader in social justice, social access and full social inclusion.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be committed to a collaborative and innovative approach to developing an engaging, multigenerational, inclusive outreach program that is aligned with the Michener’s mission, while taking into account the needs of the community, the schools and visitors inside and out of the building. The Director will oversee three direct reports and must be able to communicate effectively with various constituent groups, have strong organizational and operational skills, and must be creative, self-directed and a team player. Other key attributes include the ability to build collaborative relationships and to attract and maintain new audiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Curatorial Duties

  • Develops the strategies for public engagement to meet the needs of existing audiences, while simultaneously expanding audiences to engage younger and diverse attendees.
  • Responsible for the successful implementation of creative engagement programming onsite, offsite, and virtually including but not limited to lectures, talks, performances, workshops, concerts, and classes.
  • Creates new programming opportunities through exploration of historic prison building and history and builds programming connections with broader creative arts while drawing inspiration from the founder, author James Michener.
  • Establish the Michener as the “cultural and intellectual hub” of the region, building strong partnerships with local universities, schools, performers, etc.
  • Collaborate closely with Development in the cultivation of donors, and in the research and application of grants to support programs
  • Networks out to organizations in the area for invigorated partnerships that will infuse program with robust ideas and new audiences
  • Strategizes and contributes content for the Museum website, digital outlets, and social media channels
  • Explores feasibility of residency program for writers, artists, and the community

Administrative Duties

  • Management of three direct reports, and additional indirect reports and staffing in public programs, arts education classes, summer camp, educational programming, group tours, including volunteers, docents, and interns.
  • Oversees general operation, including scheduling, booking, budget projections, expense reports, grant applications and reporting, for programming initiatives and associated staff
  • Works closely with Executive Director to ensure fulfillment of assigned strategic initiatives
  • Active member of the Museum’s Executive Team, participating in overall management of the Museum, attends meetings with the Board of Trustees, and represents the Museum in public forums.
  • Examines and evaluates all programming efforts at the Museum.
  • Partners with the Director of Marketing and Communications and Social Media manager to market and publicize events
  • Provides general guidance and thoughtful stimulation to staff and colleagues
  • Explores fundraising opportunities as related to area of supervision

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Master’s Degree in museum education preferred, with a minimum 5-7 years of public education leadership experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Demonstrated management and administrative abilities
  • Commitment to the best practices in museum education
  • Excellent written and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work with a range of colleagues
  • Passionate interest in the role of the arts in civic and community life including a working understanding of the arts and culture scene in Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
  • Familiarity with school systems in general and those within an hours’ drive of the Museum in particular.
  • Excellent writing and public speaking abilities
  • Experience with virtual programming, including live streaming and revenue models associated with creating programs essential
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary

Salary is commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time regular, non-exempt position

The James A. Michener Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education Level:
Masters Degree
To Apply

Interested candidates should submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@michenerartmuseum.org Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate your last name and “Director of Public Engagement” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We will respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this job description.

Facility and Security Manager: Woodmere Art Museum

Woodmere Art Museum is located on six acres in Chestnut Hill and its three buildings include the main historic mansion with galleries and offices (20,000 sq. ft.), a second residential building used for storage and back-of-house activities (4,000 sq. ft.), and a carriage house that has been converted into an art studio (2,000 sq. ft.).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position reports to the Director of Facilities, serving as a “right hand” in all facility and security related activities of the Museum. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

With regard to facilities:

  • Maintain and supervise the maintenance of buildings, grounds, outdoor sculpture, parking areas, utilities, and equipment on an ongoing basis;
  • Assist in developing and following budgets and overseeing capital projects and contractors’ work;
  • Assist in the prioritization of improvement projects and evaluating cost-effectiveness of out-sourcing versus in-house work;
  • Assist in performing preventive maintenance on equipment, as well as basic electric, plumbing, roofing, and landscape work, as needed.

With regard to security:

  • Collaborate with the Guest Service Supervisor to manage the day-to-day security of visitors, staff, and Museum facilities;
  • Make decisions, lead in public safety activities, and ensure that best practices are followed, implemented, and improved upon as needed.

REQUIRMENTS

  • Valid Driver’s License;
  • Team player who brings a collaborative spirit to a team-oriented work environment;
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate evening events as needed;
  • Calm demeanor when making emergency and safety related decisions;
  • Experience in minor repairs in electricity, plumbing, equipment management;
  • Working knowledge of MS Office;
  • Pleasant disposition interfacing with the public and communicating with visitors to the Museum.

This is a mid-level managerial position with hours that include weekends on a consistent basis. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to be trained to understand the Museum’s facilities and operations.

A demonstrated passion for the arts, the work of the museums, and/or institutions of public service is preferred.

Woodmere Art Museum values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status and any other status protected by law.

To Apply

To apply, send an email with cover letter and resume to careers@woodmereartmuseum.org. Please indicate the position in subject line.

Chief Advancement Officer: Providence Animal Center

Providence Animal Center (PAC) seeks an experienced fundraising professional to join the senior leadership team as the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). This is an exciting opportunity to help guide and implement the scope and vision of the advancement work for the Center through creative and formalized programs.  This newly created position will have the support of the Board led Advancement Committee and the Executive Director to work collaboratively as an effective results-driven leader.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the CAO will lead a team of six full-time and one part-time advancement staff who in 2020 surpassed development goals. All resources for the Center are generated through earned income and advancement. To date, funding has been secured through major gifts, events, bequests, foundations and other generous contributions. The annual operating budget for PAC is $4M and there are approximately 60 part-and full-time staff, over 300 active volunteers and a very strong foster program.

PAC is a private free-standing 501(c)3 animal welfare organization located on a seven-acre property in Media, PA just off the Blue Route.  The facilities and kennels have recently been rebuilt after a successful $4.2M capital campaign.

The Chief Advancement Officer:

The successful candidate will have a proven track record developing and executing successful fundraising strategies. She/he will serve as a key strategic partner to the Executive Director and as a leader within the organization. The CAO will share the passion of staff and volunteers and will also bring professionalism, sophistication and rigor to the advancement function and leadership of the institution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Emboldening the Providence Animal Center advancement program with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on leveraging donor support and identifying new opportunities for growth.
  • Developing short and long-term strategic and tactical plans for all aspects of the advancement program that will take funding to the next level.  Partnering with the talented team and developing efficiencies and strategies to accelerate the results.
  • Developing and maintaining a portfolio of major gift prospects.
  • Identifying appropriate ways to redeploy the team to work through COVID-19 restrictions.
  • Creating and implementing new strategies to generate revenue. Identifying new and creative ways the team can achieve financial goals.
  • Fostering a positive, enthusiastic and inspired culture within PAC to represent and promote the excellence of the Center to donors, prospects, staff, volunteers, and the larger community.
  • Working with Directors to develop, manage, and oversee the budget.
  • Forging productive relationships with people from wide-ranging communities to garner support for the Center from existing and new donors.
  • Leading by example. Serving as a champion of the PAC mission, committing the necessary time and energy to achieve goals and going the extra mile to inspire others to do their best.

Desired experience and skill set includes:

  • Previous success creating advancement strategies with strengths in major gift, corporate and planned giving.
  • A self-starter with a track record of innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Strong team management and leadership experience. Experience with volunteers is a plus.
  • Experience working with sophisticated donors and a track record of success creating and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Previous experience working within a culture closely tied to organizational mission.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Full and generous benefit package.

COVID-19 considerations:
Common areas are cleaned and disinfected daily, supplies are available for staff to clean and disinfect their offices. Masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves are available for staff

Organization website:

www.providenceac.org

Organization Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=providence%20animal%20center

Providence Animal Center offers life-affirming rescue, medical care, treatment, protection and placement of companion animals that forever upholds the critical importance of the human-animal bond.

Providence Animal Center is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information:

Courtney Disston

cdisston@disstonsearch.com

To Apply

For more information:

Courtney Disston

cdisston@disstonsearch.com

Senior Accountant: Philadelphia Museum of Art

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.

How You Will Contribute
The Senior Accountant aids the Controller in the compilation, verification, and presentation of financial information, including audit and tax support, and presentations to Committees and the Board of Trustees.  In addition, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the oversight of the administration and the accounting for the endowment invested assets, including research and due diligence, and for the accounting of all endowment and special purpose funds.
Specifically, you will:

  • Serve as the primary contact with the endowment’s investment advisor and custodian bank, when one is selected.
  • Work as part of a team to determine if a custodian bank is appropriate, and if a custodian bank is appropriate, works on the team to select custodian bank.
  • Perform all required accounting and administrative work to maintain the records of the endowment investments including but not limited to tracking fair market value, required journal entries, reconciliations and reporting.
  • Maintain all accounting needed for endowment fund activity, including but not limited to unitization, required journal entries, reconciliation and reporting.
  • Complete survey and other data requests as needed.
  • Work with investment advisor to ensure all new investment documents are completed and submitted on a timely basis.
  • Work with investment advisor and directly with investment manager to ensure communication method is most effective and secure.
  • Ensure all due diligence, including annual audit package, is performed by investment advisor and reviews for completeness.
  • Perform certain internal due diligence, including but not limited to review of investment audited financial statements and review of manager reports.
  • Maintain and review investment performance reports.
  • Prepare all required schedules related but not limited to endowment and investments for audit and tax reporting.
  • Work with the treasury area to ensure cash transfers are executed accurately and timely.
  • Implement any new accounting pronouncements with respect to but not limited to endowment and investments.
  • Review all new gift agreements to determine proper accounting and recording based on donor restrictions and according to GAAP.
  • Be responsible for the review, preparation, and distribution of special purpose fund activity.
  • Work with Development Department to prepare, review and distribute grant applications, grant updates and other financial reports.
  • Maintain accounting and reporting for retail, special events, publications and special exhibitions.
  • Develop and maintain cashflow and cash forecast models for all areas of responsibility.
  • Look for the most effective, efficient, and secure methods to execute all job responsibilities (including but not limited to endowment and investments)
  • Complete account reconciliations and other special projects involving financial analysis and interpretation as assigned by the Controller and the CFO.
  • Work may be reassigned as needs arise.

Your background and experience include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar.
  • Certified Public Accountant.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an accountant, preferably in nonprofit and endowment accounting.
  • Strong organizational skills.  Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple and varied tasks independently, while also working collaboratively.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Skill in dealing with people, using tact and diplomacy, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentially.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Financial Edge preferred.
Education Level:
Bachelor’s degree

Director of Leadership Gifts/Senior Principal Development Officer: American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Status: Full-Time

Location: Philadelphia, PA or East Coast proximate (Boston- NYC- Washington, DC)

Application Deadline: February 27, 2021

For consideration, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with your application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

Brief Summary of Organization

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.

Summary of Principal Responsibilities

The Director of Leadership Gifts/Senior Principal Development Officer focuses on the cultivation and solicitation of individuals who have the greatest potential for supporting AFSC’s programs and supervises gift officers who also solicit leadership gifts (unrestricted and restricted). The Director of Leadership Gifts/Senior Principal Development Officer relates to donors who require the most deftly carried out cultivation leading to solicitation of major gifts, planned or blended gifts, including bequest intentions. The Director of Leadership Gifts/Senior Principal Development Officer will have some expertise in financial planning, estate planning, and life income gift issues and an interest in developing it further in concert with the Director of Planned Gifts. The Director of Leadership Gifts/Senior Principal Development Officer must coordinate the involvement of other development and program staff and volunteers in the cultivation process so that priorities are kept in view, deadlines are met, and duplication of effort or action at cross purposes is avoided.

In the role as Director of Leadership Gifts/Senior Principal Development Officer, they will lead conversations around individual giving (inclusive of major gifts, but also touching on grassroots, online, and other community-based fundraising), coordinate across program units, and play a significant role in conversations at the leadership level of the organization (current GPPG).

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Director of Leadership Gifts/Senior Principal Development Officer include the following:

  1. Supervise gift officers who are soliciting annual, major and planned gifts, each of which has a portfolio of 150-180 donors.
  2. As part of a personal portfolio, raise funds for all work of the AFSC through carefully planned cultivation and solicitation of individuals (from a pool of 75 or more individuals) who are identified as prospects to make major annual, blended or planned gifts, including bequest intentions.
  3. Utilize prospect research and through discussions with donors, staff and committee members, qualify donors’ capacity to make major gifts.
  4. Increase current donors’ or potential donors’ interest in and financial commitment to, AFSC through visits, calls, letters, and donor engagement activities. Interpret the work of the AFSC in articulate, compelling and creative ways.
  5. Develop written strategies for solicitations and participate in regular donor strategy sessions.
  6. Lead strategy on overall individual giving for programs in concert with the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Director of Grants, Regional Directors, and Program Directors, that may include grassroots or community-based fundraising, online fundraising, and other strategies.
  7. Lead on major gifts strategy for future Campaigns that support the Strategic Plan priorities (2020-2030).
  8. Review donors’ complex financial situations, develop and present donors with the most appropriate outright, planned, and blended gift options. When requested by donors, work with their advisors or families.
  9. Involve program and senior administrative staff, committee members, and board members in the cultivation and solicitation of gift prospects.
  10. Personally acknowledge gifts from assigned donors.
  11. Maintain donor records in the Constituent Relationship Management system including notes on cultivation and solicitation actions and donors’ personal information of relevance to AFSC.
  12. Provide coaching and support and travel with gift officers or volunteers as needed.
  13. Work with finance team and AGS Advancement on financial projections for individual giving and major gifts as they are part of the operating budget.
  14. Set qualitative and quantitative expectations and goals for unit staff. Actively use management approaches such as appropriate delegation, timely feedback, setting agendas, problem-solving, team-building, and skills improvement to achieve these results.
  15. Update and monitor unit budget on regular cycles in consultation with AGS Advancement.
  16. Keep informed and up-to-date about the program work of the AFSC through contacts with program staff, attendance of events, and reading materials. Serve as conduit of information between development, external affairs and program departments.
  17. Consult as necessary with Development colleagues, participate in conference calls, and attend national gatherings of all AFSC fundraisers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience is required.

Experience:

  1. Seven or more years of direct fundraising experience including three or more years’ experience in major gifts fundraising with individual donors. Experience with capital campaigns preferred. Knowledge of AFSC or a social change organization is desirable.
  2. Demonstrated experience in supervising staff and/or volunteers.

 Other Required Skills and Abilities:

  1. Ability to communicate professionally and persuasively both orally and in writing. Ease in initiating contact with persons not known, in person and by phone. Demonstrated ability to interpret effectively the programs and goals of an organization to a wide range of persons of different backgrounds. Convey credibility and expertise in advising donors on confidential and sometimes complex financial and estate planning matters.
  2. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the Principals and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
  3. Understanding of and commitment to the Principals, concerns, and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race, class, nationality, religion, age, gender and sexual orientation, and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
  4. Sensitivity to Quakers with a range of perspectives.
  5. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% or more each month over a wide geographical area and to work some evenings and weekends. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  6. Experience that demonstrates ability to organize time, give attention to detail, and carry out careful planning and follow-up. Demonstrated ability to use imagination and innovation within financial, physical, time or other limitations.
  7. Ability to sustain workloads over extended periods during emergencies, special campaigns, holiday seasons and other situations.
  8. Demonstrated administrative and supervisory experience and skills with staff and/or volunteers. Ability to work both independently and in a multi-layered team environment, establish objectives, determine priorities, set performance standards and establish a successful team approach to achieve fundraising goals.
  9. Evidence of ability to exercise judgment consistent with and supportive of AFSC goals as well as demonstrated initiative, perseverance and ability to cope with pressure.
  10. Ability to work cooperatively with committees and staff, and in an organization that is characterized by a high level of consultation.
  11. Computer literacy required.

Compensation: Salary Range 19 with minimal flexibility based on experience — Exempt – Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life, accident and salary continuation insurances, defined benefit pension plan, plus fringe benefits; participation in unemployment and worker’s compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identitysexual orientation or disability.

AFSC’s Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application here.

Executive Director: Pennsylvania Resources Council

Overview

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead and promote individual and collective action to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources for each generation. PRC provides programs or technical assistance in environmental education, recycling, waste diversion, anti-litter campaigns, and more to schools and communities. PRC aspires to be the go-to statewide organization for people, communities, and corporations that want to advance policies and practices grounded in the values of conservation, community, responsibility, inclusion, and environmental justice.

PRC seeks a strategic thinker and experienced fundraiser with an entrepreneurial spirit to be its next Executive Director. The optimal candidate will have experience in managing and developing staff, assessing and taking programs to the next level, and building strategic relationships with diverse partners to scale impact. They will enhance financial controls and work to nurture a “one PRC” culture and cohesion between the Eastern and Western PA offices. The ideal candidate will be energized by and skilled in building relationships with existing and potential funders that can provide flexible, sustainable revenue. Past experience in environmental causes is preferred though not a necessity; a foundational understanding of current environmental issues and an interest in continued learning to become a public champion for PRC’s mission is a must.

Service Area

PRC is a statewide organization headquartered in Pittsburgh (Allegheny County) with an eastern program office in Media (Delaware County). The location of the Executive Director’s office is negotiable. Travel to constituent locations and between offices to provide equitable facetime and focus with both staffs is a necessity. Please note: Given that the location of the Executive Director’s office is negotiable, Idealist includes a separate listing for this opportunity across various cities, however there is only ONE Executive Director position.

About Pennsylvania Resources Council

PRC is the oldest grassroots environmental organization in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1939, PRC has been a champion for natural resource conservation, environmental health, and climate resiliency since long before these issues came to the fore in society’s collective consciousness. Today, PRC organizes its work around two pillars of impact:

  1. Educational Programs. PRC provides informational and practical workshops and trainings to schools, individuals, and communities on topics like recycling, waste reduction, composting, watershed awareness, stormwater management, green stormwater infrastructure, and rain barrel use.
  2. Services and Support. PRC is an industry-standard contracted service provider, technical assistance consultant, and convener for local and county governments and public-private partnerships, supporting waste reduction, large-scale hazardous waste disposal, and recycling. PRC provides technical assistance in Zero Waste events, event greening strategies, and local government recycling program development.

PRC is at a critical juncture. Following the passing of its longtime Executive Director, the collaborative interim leadership by staff and board has identified opportunities to:

  • Raise PRC’s visibility and reposition the organization in a crowded field of environmental organizations, when the confluence of political strife, social movements, and the pandemic have shone a light on the intersections of environmental issues with public health, social justice, and racial equity
  • Work with the Board of Directors, articulate the strategic direction of the organization, inclusive of PRC’s unique value proposition, program and service mix, and revenue model that will advance the mission and support programs on a sustainable basis

Compensation

$100,000 annually with benefits aligned with nonprofit industry standards.

Background of Ideal Candidate

An experienced, dynamic, and strategic professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and history of accomplishment in the non-profit sector that combines financial and operational management and expertise; guiding program delivery and expansion; creating and maintaining an inclusive, collaborative working environment; and fundraising and external relationship advancement. Expertise in individual and collective action to prevent waste and the conservation of Pennsylvania’s environmental resources is not a prerequisite, but a fundamental understanding of current environmental issues and a commitment to continued learning and becoming a leader in the field is a must.

Professional Characteristics

  1. At least 7-10 years’ successful tenure in nonprofits, incorporating operational, financial, programmatic, and external relations functions.
  2. Demonstrated ability in fund development, including externally representing the organization in stewarding funder and donor relationships.
  3. Proven track record in being accountable for fiscal and staff oversight, as well as board relations and/or management.
  4. Proven experience creating and then leading a cohesive organizational culture and strategy across physically or otherwise siloed programs a must.
  5. Skilled in working in a collaborative manner to build relationships with multiple stakeholders, including capacity to understand interests of nonprofits, policymakers, and local and state government agencies.
  6. Charismatic and energetic individual who has a growth-mindset and big ideas, and can mobilize staff, board, and other stakeholders toward a common goal.
  7. Entrepreneurial person capable and comfortable growing an organization and adept at analyzing risk and identifying areas for opportunity.
  8. Experience in evaluating operations, finances, staffing model, and programs and, then, implement improvements in alignment with goals and overall mission.
  9. Deep appreciation of PRC’s commitment to environmental conservation and justice. Demonstrable experience in environmental justice issues and approaches is preferred.
  10. Proven experience working with diverse populations, including experience in building bridges to develop relationships, trust, and credibility.
  11. Familiarity with communities, peers, policymakers, and the philanthropic landscape in Harrisburg, Allegheny County and/or Philadelphia a plus.

Key Responsibilities

1.     Organizational Management

  • Facilitate development, then lead implementation, of a strategic plan.
  • Develop an organizational structure that enables statewide cohesion between the Eastern and Western offices.
  • Create and manage succession and staff development plans.
  • Create and nurture a culture where staff feel they have both the autonomy to lead on their respective work portfolios, and the support to be successful.
  • Develop internal strategies and policies to increase diversity and inclusion related to recruiting and retaining staff.
  • Oversee fiscal management to assure a balanced budget. Report regularly to the board regarding the organization’s financial status.
  • Develop an annual budget, fundraising plan, and audit.

2.     Programs

  • Work with staff to develop and implement program priorities.
  • Encourage and lead efforts to diversify and expand the populations PRC programming currently serves.
  • Define the level and role of ‘advocacy’ relative to pressing environmental issues and PRC’s core services and educational programs.
  • Nurture and grow partnerships and collaborative relationships with other nonprofits, government agencies, and local businesses.

3.     Resource Development

  • Develop, oversee, and monitor PRC’s statewide funding strategies with a focus on generating unrestricted revenue.
  • Steward and expand relationships with funders and donors.

4.     External Relations

  • Represent PRC as primary spokesperson before the Pennsylvania Legislature, Administration, agencies, and media to create high profile presence.
  • Network with state and national decision-makers and leaders, and with aligned organizations in Harrisburg and throughout the state.
  • Travel to Harrisburg as required to implement legislative agenda, and travel to PRC Eastern and Western offices as required to maintain a leadership presence, be involved in PRC-sponsored and other events, and monitor operations.

5.     Board Relations

  • Create and oversee policy, annual and long-range organizational objectives, program goals, and strategies for the Board.
  • Develop and recommend annual budget for Board approval.
  • Monitor and report to the Board on progress, performance, and fiscal solvency.
  • Support operation and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members and interfacing between Board and staff

Staff

Direct-Reports: Collection Events Manager, Eastern Program Director, Education Specialist, Program Coordinator, Zero Waste Events Manager, Recycling Markets Manager, Bookkeeper

Finances

PRC has an annual operating budget of approximately $1.7M, from Contributions & Grants (69%), Program Service Revenue (23%), and Other Sources (8%).

Notes

  1. PRC is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and practices inclusion.
  2. Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
  3. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals are ineligible for employment in this position.
  4. This profile is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the position.

Application Process

Email your resume and a one-page cover letter that conveys why you are well suited for this position and how it fits into your career to: Kori Beaman at kori@diverseforce.com. No paper copies, please. Applications should be emailed by February 19, 2021. Confirmation of receipt of application will be sent by return email. Interviews of preferred candidates will be arranged forthwith. No phone calls, please.