Month: July 2021

Settlement is seeking to hire a key member of the advancement team to serve as a grant strategist, writer, and relationship-builder for a robust foundation and corporate giving program. The Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations will be responsible for securing funds in support of Settlement’s financial aid program, off-site partnerships, award-winning Pre-K program, capital needs, and more. This position will be assigned a portfolio of donors and prospects and will be charged with actively building that portfolio through researching and forging new relationships with prospective foundations and corporate funders. This position also works in concert with the development department to develop effective strategies for reaching overall annual and campaign goals as a team. This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is part of a six-person advancement team.

The successful candidate will write compelling requests for funding and be adept at matching donor needs with organizational goals. The candidate will have the ability to manage complex proposal and reporting requirements within the School’s organizational structure.

Qualifications: Five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience is preferred. Candidates for this position must be extremely organized, enjoy a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented, and will have the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously. Must be goal-oriented, strategic, and a self-starter. Superb oral and written communications and interpersonal skills are a must, as is a great sense of humor. Experience with Word, Excel, and fundraising software is essential. An interest and relevant experience in music and/or education are helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain calendar of proposals and reports and research new opportunities
• Manage a calendar of 70+ proposals and reports annually, gathering pertinent program and financial details from program and finance personnel
• Lead and facilitate research into new institutional initiatives and prospects within the Advancement team and senior staff.
• Develop stewardship plans for foundation and corporate donors and set up and participate in site visits
• Participate in the development of high-level strategies to match Settlement’s goals with funder priorities
• Maintain meticulous records of communications with donors
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Settlement Music School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.  

Who We Are:

The Alliance for Decision Education (“the Alliance”) is a non-profit education organization leading the growing call to have decision-making skills taught in schools across the country by 2030. Increasingly, teachers, parents and business leaders all are advocating for students to be trained on how to make sound choices, improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the belief that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential decision skills. For more information, please visit www.AllianceForDecisionEducation.org.

The Alliance for Decision Education is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and encourages inclusivity. We are committed to building and fostering a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better our work will be, and the more impact we will have.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Operations as a member of the Operations Department, the Events Manager will manage all events hosted by the Alliance. In this new and important role, the individual will lead efforts to design, plan, and coordinate a variety of in-person and virtual events. The Events Manager will work with the Development team for fundraising and donor cultivation events and collaborate with other departments for other events. The exact job responsibilities will vary and evolve over time with the needs of the department and organization.

The position can be mostly or completely remote initially, but this individual will be expected to mainly work from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to the office this fall. Occasional travel and evening/weekend hours will be required.

Core Responsibilities:

• Event Planning
• Leading the design, planning, and coordination for all organizational events; this includes the annual Poker Ball event and other fundraising events, as well as various other in-person and virtual events (potentially including donor cultivation events, awareness raising events, forums, conferences, and other gatherings).
• Creating original and innovative concepts and themes for each event
• Developing a strategic plan, specific timelines, and detailed logistics for all aspects of events
• Coordinating pre and post-event communications with attendees, sponsors, etc.
• Researching, securing, and coordinating with venues and vendors
• Managing event budgets and negotiating contracts
• Establishing straightforward and easy-to-follow details for registration and check-in
• Outlining run of show and other event details and managing all day-of-event coordination and logistics
• Problem-solving and responding to guests’ questions and concerns before and during events
• Holding pre and post-event meetings to gather input and discuss data

• Collaboration
• Working with the Development Department on donor cultivation events which will include fundraising, revenue goals, event pricing, sponsorships, etc.
• Working with other departments on any events to further their strategic goals, including raising awareness or engaging communities, partners, collaborators, and other stakeholders
• Working with the Communications Department on designing invitations and other communications, as well as marketing strategies, for all events
• Working with Alliance leadership, Board members, and others to identify invitees for all events

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience
• At least 3-5 years of experience of events management experience
• Specific experience with donors, fundraising, and/or sponsorships in a nonprofit environment is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge or interest in education generally or the various subject areas related to Decision Education is a plus
• General Attributes
• Strategic and innovative thinker with strong execution skills
• Responsible, diligent, and conscientious, with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines; can pivot effectively between projects while remaining focused on priorities and goals
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented; gracious professionalism, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with various departments and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both internally and externally to potential donors, supporters, and key stakeholders
• Self-directed with strong initiative and problem-solving skills
• High energy, positive attitude, and emotional maturity
• Good judgment, professionalism, and the highest standards of ethical conduct
• Ability and willingness to adapt and be flexible

Summary

The Program Manager position is a newly created role that will support Old Pine Community Center’s (OPCC) diverse and growing offering of youth, food, and community programming. In March 2020, OPCC was forced to cancel, postpone, or significantly change all its programs and services due to health and safety restrictions from COVID-19. The organization has used this period as an opportunity – along with a recently completed strategic plan – to comprehensively evaluate our work, identify the true unmet needs in our community, and determine how to best serve our neighbors. This effort is ongoing and the Program Manager will serve in a critical role in that process.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating all of the organization’s existing and future programs. Current programs include afterschool care, summer camp, grocery care packages, and daily “to-go” breakfast and lunch meals. Prior to COVID-19, the organization offered in-person weekend meals for seniors and individuals facing food insecurity with plans to restart those services in late 2021/early 2022. This position will not only be focused on maintaining our current services, but also rapidly and strategically developing new programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia nonprofit and philanthropic sector; experience working with neighborhood associations and faith organizations will be beneficial. The Program Manager must be committed to collaborative decision-making and problem-solving, and building an effective team environment with all staff, volunteers, and partners. This is not a remote, “work from home” position, the Program Manager must be onsite daily with some evening and weekend responsibilities.

The Program Manager must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and one (1) year of experience working with children for OPCC to meet the requirements to maintain our Pennsylvania Child Care License. Please do not apply for this position if you do not meet this requirement; your application will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities.

·  Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of all programs and services through activities including conducting needs assessments, building curricula, and administering surveys and interviews

·  Manage team of Program Aide staff (number of staff varies based on program enrollment), providing purposeful and documented weekly individual and team supervision

·  Collaborate with Program team and senior staff to set meaningful, measurable goals related to program participation and impact

·  Coordinate and/or directly facilitate necessary professional trainings and continuing education for staff and volunteers to ensure safe, successful program delivery and oversight

·  Help build and manage budget for program personnel, equipment, and supplies

·  Support the request, recording, and acknowledgment process for important in-kind contributions

·  Work with Operations Manager and Executive Director on annual renewal of PA Child Care License as well as throughout the year to maintain required criteria

·  Represent the organization on relevant committees and at meetings with the City of Philadelphia, funders, faith and nonprofit partners, and neighborhood associations

·  Build new partnerships with other service providers for program collaboration, expansion, and referrals

·  Provide support for grant proposal writing and reporting, participate in site visits with potential funders

·  Actively participate and represent Program team in weekly staff leadership meetings

·  Work with Executive Director to keep Program committee on Board of Trustees informed and engaged

Qualifications

·  5-7 years of experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation

·  Demonstrated history building and/or managing program data collection and assessment tools as well as reviewing and summarizing qualitative impact

·  Strong written and communication skills, prior experience with grant and/or academic writing preferred

·  Prior experience in curriculum development preferred

·  Comfortable with public speaking and facilitating trainings

·  Proficiency with Google (Gmail, Docs, and Sheets) and Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) products

·  Fluency in Spanish a plus

·  Within first 90 days of employment, provide successful completion of background screening including PA Child Abuse History, PA State Police Criminal History, FBI Clearance, and NSOR Verification Certificate; must also provide proof of negative TB test and current physical examination

Community Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is a private, non-profit law firm dedicated to providing excellent, free legal services to low income Philadelphians since 1966. Our mission is to fight poverty, challenge systems that perpetuate injustice, and change lives though cutting edge advocacy and exceptional legal representation.

CLS is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly skilled leader to become our Major Gifts Officer. As our Major Gifts Officer, you will design, develop and implement our major gifts, individual giving and law firm giving programs. You will be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major gift prospects, as well as identifying new prospects. An ability to empathize with donors and clearly communicate our organization’s mission is key. You will be expected to energize team members, persuade prospects and persevere to the end. This position reports to the Director of Advancement & Communications.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Direct CLS’s individual and law firm fundraising program, with a strong focus on major gifts

•     Understand the work and mission of CLS and articulate it to diverse audiences through a variety of mediums.

•     Conduct CLS’s major gift fundraising activities, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

•     Manage a personal pool of 75 -100 prospects and donors.

•     Assist and support CLS’s Executive Director in managing their pool of prospects and donors.

•     Formulate fundraising strategies to grow CLS’s fundraising enterprise, including efforts to increase funding from current/past donors, increase planned giving, and attract investments from newly identified prospects.

•     Create and implement an annual strategic fundraising plan in coordination with the Executive Director and the Director of Advancement & Communications.

•     Support and collaborate with CLS’s successful Advancement teams.

•     Create metrics and implement systems for monitoring progress towards fundraising goals.

•     Coordinate and support the Executive Director’s fundraising efforts, including prospect outreach efforts, meeting preparation and follow-up, strategy development, pipeline management and gift proposals. Accompany the Executive Director on prospect visits on as-needed basis.

•     Staff the CLS Board and the Leadership Council in their fundraising responsibilities, including CLS’s annual Bar Campaign to area law firms.

•     Assume primary responsibility for managing CLS’s fundraising events including the annual Breakfast of Champions.

•     Plan and oversee implementation of cultivation events for prospects.

•     Utilize the donor database to support all aspects of the prospect management process.

•     Oversee CLS’s prospect and investor pipelines and oversee prospect tracking/reporting using the donor database.

•     Support the implementation of annual giving strategies including direct response and digital efforts.

•     Contribute to CLS’s communications strategy as it relates to fundraising.

•     Present Development orientation sessions to non-Development staff.

•     Participate in long-range strategic planning initiatives for CLS.

•     Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Director of Advancement & Communications.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 6-8 years of Development experience, including strong track record in major gifts fundraising.

Additional skills:

•     Broad knowledge of all facets of a sophisticated Development program.

•     Excellent organizational, writing, interpersonal and “diplomacy” skills.

•     Empathetic communicator and careful listener.

•     Ability to communicate assignments to staff members.

•     Ability to establish meaningful long-term relationships with prospects, donors and volunteers on behalf of CLS.

•     Experience in preparing/staffing top leadership at prospect and board meetings.

•     Demonstrated success in working with boards and other volunteers.

•     Familiarity with Philadelphia area law community a plus.

•     Mission-driven and creative leader.

•     Ability to set objectives, develop plans and implement programs to achieve goals.

•     Highly‐organized, attentive to detail, goal‐oriented and capable of multi‐tasking.

•     Ability to work collaboratively with non-development staff to create and implement a coordinated strategy.

•     Solid understanding of fundraising databases, including segmentation, reports, moves management, and donor research capabilities.

•     Familiarity with Bloomerang a plus.

•     Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Excel, Access, Outlook and Word, plus the ability to learn other software programs as needed.

•     Availability for evening and weekend hours as needed.

What to Include in your application: To be considered for this position please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. CLS values a diverse work environment and strongly encourages women, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, people who have experienced poverty or homelessness and people who have had prior contact with the juvenile, criminal, or child welfare systems to apply. CLS invites all applicants to include in their cover letter a statement about how your unique background and/or experiences might contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and legal services practice.

Community Legal Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. CLS does not discriminate in the selection of employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, CLS complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including r

Organizational Overview: 

Fairmount Park Conservancy exists to champion Philadelphia’s parks. We lead capital projects and historic preservation efforts, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage investments, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres that include Fairmount Park and more than 200 neighborhood parks around the city.

Position Overview:

The Operations Manager (OM) is responsible for administering HR processes, business technology and office support for all staff, staff benefits and organizational insurance plans, maintaining personnel policies and procedures, providing guidance and interpretation of benefits and policies to staff, keeping track of industry trends, and meeting with the company’s senior management team to make suggestions and recommendations regarding the company’s procedures and policies in relation to its personnel. This position will play a central role in the Conservancy’s formalization of equity practices in hiring. Additionally, this position requires discretion, organization and strong interpersonal skills. Training or experience in conflict resolution and workplace diversity and equity practices are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• IT support – liaise with and manage Fairmount Park Conservancy’s IT service provider, track staff IT needs including computers and other needed accessories, monitor and acquire tech (phones, iPads, hot spots), in-office phone system support, annual tech survey
• Manage organizational insurance portfolio, including case tracking, programmatic COI’s and compliance, insurance audits, annual renewal support
• HR management and oversight including onboarding, seperation, benefits enrollment, retirement plan management
• Refresh employee handbook annually
• Create procedures manual for staff – how to use and obtain resources
• Annual renewal support for leadership and staff
• Office supplies and operations – copy machine leases, mail machine leases, furnishing and supplies
• Liaise with the Facilities & Landscape Manager on equipment reservation, insurance and other facilities needs; with Controller on budget management for organizational operational needs
• Provides and tracks keys to Fairmount Park Conservancy assets – system wide
• Reports to CFOO
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle
• Strong knowledge of human resources and policy guidelines (both legal and best practices);
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work inclusively across lines of difference in a variety of settings;
• Proficiency with basic computer skills and best practices in security, such as password managers, multi-factor authentication, etc.;
• Flexibility and willingness to research and learn new tools, technology, and resources;
• Exceptional organizational skills and a system-oriented working style in order to manage personnel records, benefits, and hiring searches;
• Creativity, problem-solving skills, and a self-starting attitude necessary to identify and initiate areas for improvement;
• Flexibility, patience, and willingness to learn;
• Excellent writing, communication, and listening skills; and
• Excellent judgment along with experience exercising discretion and confidentiality
• PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP a plus

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000. Additionally, Fairmount Park Conservancy offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as life, disability and retirement.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

The Fairmount Park Conservancy does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, gender or sexual orientation and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

To Apply:

Thank you for your interest in the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Please prepare a formal letter of interest, resume, three work related references, and salary requirements as either PDF or Word documents and submit at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d250369117dd488baa22a899d5c26268.

Please, no phone calls or mailed applications. Deadline for application is August 15, 2021. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis

Juvenile Law Center advocates for rights, dignity, equity and opportunity for youth in the child welfare and justice systems.

Founded in 1975, Juvenile Law Center is the first non-profit, public interest law firm for children in the country. Through litigation, appellate advocacy and submission of amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs, policy reform, public education, training, consulting, and strategic communications, we fight for children who come into contact with the child welfare and justice systems. Widely published and internationally recognized as leaders in the field, Juvenile Law Center has substantially shaped the development of law and policy on behalf of youth. We strive to ensure that laws, policies, and practices affecting youth advance racial and economic equity and are rooted in research, consistent with children’s unique developmental characteristics, and reflective of international human rights values. Current issues can be found here.

Juvenile Law Center is committed to advancing equity both internally and in our advocacy work. We recognize the urgency and necessity of actively building and supporting diverse leadership at Juvenile Law Center and in the field more broadly. We are committed to actively recruiting and hiring from communities most impacted by our work. Applicants working to advance equity and who identify with these impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply and self-identify during the application process.

Position Purpose

The Operations Manager supports the management of Juvenile Law Center’s human resources, administrative, financial, and IT functions. The Operations Manager must be a problem-solver, a strategic and organized thinker, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work well while managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The Operations Manager must be able to work with all staff, contractors, and partners within their role. This position requires proficient oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders including staff, board members, foundation staff, vendors and consultants, donors and potential donors; excellent interpersonal and research skills; financial management skills; and the ability to work effectively in a team. This position supports the work of the Chief Operating Officer and other senior leadership staff as needed.

Due to the pandemic, Juvenile Law Center’s office remains closed. This position will work remotely until we are able to safely return to the office.

Essential Functions (include, but not limited to)

Human Resources

• Partner with the Chief Operating Officer and other members of the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy including overseeing all hiring processes in accordance with office hiring policies, staff retention and engagement, and support performance management processes for general and project supervision
• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits
• Conduct periodic benefits orientations and new-hire orientations

Finance and Grant Administration

• Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, supporting the overall financial management and grants administration of Juvenile Law Center
• Maintain accounting for the organization, including inputting all income and expenses into QuickBooks; facilitate payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers and resolving discrepancies; prepare, post, verify, and record income and donations
• Ensure procedures and policies for in-house accounting processes are followed for reimbursement requests submitted by staff, while ensuring their accuracy and completeness, and resolving coding allocation issues when needed
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Use Salesforce for Nonprofits to accurately process single and multi-year foundation grants according to JLC policies and procedures
• Assist with the assembly and submission of grant requests and grant reports, including proposal narratives, organizational information and supporting documentation
• Supervise administrative support staff in actively calendaring and tracking grant submission process and reporting cycle due dates – from initial inquiry to grant close out to ensure timely submission of all required materials
• Supervise administrative support staff in reconciling staff credit cards and other accounting tasks as assigned

Administration and Operations Management

• Support the Chief Operating Officer on the organization’s administrative and operational processes, with a goal of continuously developing and improving systems
• Support the management of Board activities, as well as our board engagement tool BoardEffect
• Plan and oversee short and long-term office space needs, including internal staff moves and changes, furniture needs, general office environment
• Facilitate maintenance of office equipment including cleaning, maintenance, and repairs
• Supervise administrative support staff in performing assigned administrative duties such as project administrative support, front desk management, answering phones, sorting and distributing mail, preparing documents, recording meeting minutes, maintaining and ordering office and kitchen supplies, maintaining efficient system for other staff to access files and records, and other related duties as assigned

Responsibility Level:

• The Operations Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The Operations Manager supervises administrative support staff.

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Commitment to the mission and vision of Juvenile Law Center
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting
• Organizational development and human resources experience, including staff supervision
• Proven effectiveness managing others, empowering them to make decisions
• Technologically savvy, with experience working in collaboration with IT staff or vendors

Juvenile Law Center has a commitment to professional development and will actively support candidates in further developing their skills in these areas.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Juvenile Law Center’s mission is to advocate for rights, dignity, equity, and opportunity in the child welfare and justice systems. The diversity of our staff is critical to fulfilling this mission.

Juvenile Law Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive space that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. We are committed to the diversity of our staff as it pertains to race, color, ethnicity, class, sex, marital or parental status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, size, disability, religion, national origin, and/or child welfare or juvenile or criminal justice involvement, including prior record of arrest, adjudication, or conviction. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Juvenile Law Center is an equal opportunity employer