Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations: Settlement Music School

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.  

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing samples by email only to Amelia Schmertz, CAO: amelia.schmertz@settlementmusic.org

Events Manager: Alliance for Decision Education

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

Benefits

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Alliance employees receive a comprehensive benefits package (including health and dental insurance completely covered for you and your family, a 401k with up to 5% match, and long-term disability insurance), generous paid time off and sick-time policies, a laptop, and other tools and resources to help employees do their best work.

Please apply on our Jobs page: https://alliancefordecisioneducation.bamboohr.com/jobs

Vice President, Partner Success Team: Springboard Collaborative

About the opportunity

Springboard Collaborative invites talented and passionate candidates to apply for the position of Vice President of Partner Success. The VP of Partner Success will be responsible for leading a rapidly growing team of diverse and talented full-time and part-time staff to deliver consistently excellent program results with thousands of students and parent-educator teams across the country and throughout the calendar year. The leader in this role is responsible for ensuring that Springboard Collaborative programs: 1) put students on a path to read on grade level by 3rd grade, 2) equip parents to lean in as their children’s first literacy coaches and 3) support teachers to engage parents much more authentically in the process.

We ask all of this in a context of rapid growth and on the heels of significant programmatic iteration to meet the remote learning needs of pre-k to 4th grade students through COVID-19. Our Partner Success team needs a leader who can simultaneously drive toward immediate results, make decisions about the future with clarity and conviction, and honor the learning and experiences of everyone involved – students, families, teachers, partners, and our own team members.

A successful candidate will be a tenacious and values-driven leader of people and teams, an equity warrior, an outstanding integrator, and a data-driven manager.

The VP of Partner Success will report to the President and work as part of the Leadership Team at Springboard. This is a great opportunity to support an entrepreneurial team in maximizing the impact of a rapidly growing organization.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.

We believe that these diverse communities must be centered in our work. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Tenacious and Values-Driven Leader of People and Teams: You pursue goals with tenacity, especially when those goals stem from a belief that systemic inequities in reading skill and parent engagement must be disrupted and reversed. You’re a values-driven leader of people and teams. You consistently predict and consider the implications of your actions and your team’s actions, and work toward alignment between stated values and outcomes.
  • Equity Champion : You respect and honor the role of parents and families, particularly in the context of marginalized communities in the United States. You believe that the opportunity and achievement gaps in early literacy are a manifestation of opportunity gaps caused by systemic racism and classism with long-term consequences in the lives of children, and you act with conviction to support family-educator teams to provide opportunities so that students can read on grade level by 3rd grade. You consistently spot and mitigate the roles of racial bias as a systems leader.
  • Outstanding Integrator: You are able to take a variety of programs and programmatic components and lead efforts to build a coherent and sustainable path to long-term impact with our partners. You recognize the strengths of programs and leaders and are able to find paths forward that honor our strengths and directly address our weaknesses. You work thoughtfully and collaboratively with other members of the Leadership Team to ensure that all of our collective work adds up to extraordinary impact and experiences for students, families, and educators.
  • Data-driven Manager: You use data and primary source information to guide your leadership, management, and decisions. You help your team prioritize direct information from families and teachers in the program. You seek and review authentic work samples from your team rather than relying on anecdotal evidence. You use relevant details to inform your understanding of the big picture.

How you’ll accomplish this:

Leadership 

  • Actively contribute to Springboard’s Leadership Team, collaborating with other departmental leaders to co-create strategy and lead the organization towards executing that strategy.
  • Communicate vision and purpose such that departmental members understand and support the vision and the strategy
  • Coach and develop team leaders to bring out their best and augment their success
  • Integrate team functions and consider other functions across the organization in order to make strategic programmatic decisions; collaborate with leaders from other Springboard departments to think strategically short and mid term (3 months, 6 months, 9 months out)
  • Lead change management in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial organization; support and lead team members through change
  • Model behavior; establish and nurture team norms and culture that align with organizational values
  • Inform upward and across; ensure other departments and Springboard Leadership are informed of programmatic progress and challenges
  • Develop and maintain relationships with partners, peers, departmental members, and other departments

Management

  • Support team decision-making, delegation, quality management, planning, priorities, problem-solving, productivity, information flow, and productivity
  • Focus team on key priorities/projects; ensure planning and milestones are on track
  • Develop and improve processes for smooth coordination of work within and across departments
  • Hold first line managers accountable for their team’s work; support their management of their teams
  • Plan and facilitate weekly Partner Success Leadership Team meetings, weekly one-on-ones, and daily team check-ins
  • Conduct end-of-summer reviews for functional leaders on Partner Success Team
  • Enable strong hiring and onboarding of team members within all departmental functions

Program planning, implementation, and coaching

Springboard’s Partner Success Team has five program functions. The VP of Partner Success is responsible for supporting all five functions:

  • Program design: program planning in coordination with summer and fall partners
  • Program management: program implementation (direct management) of Springboard Summer, Springboard’s flagship program
  • Program coaching: program coaching of site-based Program Leaders implementing Springboard Learning Accelerator (SLA), Springboard’s light-touch, plug-and-play program
  • Teacher professional development: Teacher training for all summer and fall programs
  • Community support: Direct support of families participating in Springboard programs

Within each of these sub-functions, the VP of Partner Success will be responsible for programmatic outcomes:

  • Deliver the program such that partners meet KPIs; identify and use leading indicators to measure performance and adjust course to best support partners
  • Maintain persistence in the face of highly complex and/or adverse circumstances
  • Align departmental sub-function plans with company-wide strategy and operational processes

While this description is meant to provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of the VP of Partner Success, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate flexibility and can adapt to evolving needs in an entrepreneurial environment.

Required skills, qualifications, and characteristics:

  • Minimum of a B.A./B.S.
  • 10+ years of total experience with two of three:
  • Manager of individual contributors
  • Manager of managers
  • Served on an executive team
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing individual contributors, managing managers, and leading complex functions
  • Proficiency in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Google Suite) and ability to learn new systems

Desired skills, qualifications, and characteristics:

  • Experience in the K-12 education or nonprofit sectors
  • Teaching experience, educational sales, or fundraising–extra points for intersectionality!
  • Salesforce and Asana experience

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position offering benefits and a salary within the range of $150 – $200k, commensurate with Springboard Collaborative’s VP-level compensation band.

Benefits

At Springboard, we feel it is important to take care of our employees, which is why we offer a competitive benefit package. Some of these benefits include:

  • 4 weeks annually, prorated from the date of hire
  • 11 paid holidays, federal election day, birthday holiday, and two floating holidays according to Springboard’s Paid Time Off Policy
  • Dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability insurance are 100% covered by Springboard
  • Cash Stipend available to those who waive healthcare coverage from Springboard
  • Annual technology allowance
  • Annual Professional Development allowance
  • Twelve weeks paid parental leave for those employed for at least six months

Location

Springboard Collaborative’s headquarters office is in Philadelphia, PA. Although applications are welcome from any location, preference will be given to candidates who live in or are able to commute to Philadelphia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Springboard Collaborative offices are closed for the time being.

About Springboard

Children typically spend 75% of their waking hours outside of the classroom, yet our education system does shockingly little to capture instructional value from that time. Parents’ love for their children is the single greatest—and most underutilized—natural resource in education.

Springboard Collaborative has cracked the code on activating and equipping low-income parents to teach at home. Since launching 8 years ago, we have grown Springboard’s reach from 40 to nearly 15,000 students across 22 cities and 700+ schools. Amidst rapid growth, Springboard consistently delivers best-in-class results. Students average a 3-4-month reading gain during each 5 or 10-week cycle, closing the gap to grade-level performance by more than half. Weekly family workshops average 91% attendance. Springboard’s work has recently been featured by Forbes, NPR, and the New York Times.

To apply

Visit this listing on our website to apply. Please note the application form will require you to submit a cover letter and resume.

Program Manager: Old Pine Community Center

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

Salary

$45,000 – $50,000

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a generous benefits package that includes medical and dental with 100% employer paid premium; 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3% company match; 15 days of annual PTO; 11 paid holidays; 100% discount on Afterschool and Summer Camp enrollment for one child each year; 100% discount on one site rental each year; and access to a free, private employee parking lot.

To apply, please send your resume along with a cover letter, specifically describing your interest in serving in this position and working at Old Pine Community Center, to mark@oldpinecommunitycenter.org (email titled: “Program Manager”). Please no phone calls; all applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt of their application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Final candidates will be asked to provide three professional references as well as a short writing sample.

Major Gifts Officer: Community Legal Services

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

To Apply: CLS will accept applications until Friday, August 27, 2021. You can submit your application on CLS’s website online at Careers – Community Legal Services (clsphila.org) OR https://clsphiladelphia.applytojob.com/apply/s50WZvQeTs/MAJOR-GIFTS-OFFICER

Operations Manager: Fairmount Park Conservancy

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

Salary

$55,000 – $65,000

Benefits

Fairmount Park Conservancy offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as life, disability and retirement.

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.

Controller: The Food Trust

The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that everyone has “access” to affordable, nutritious food and information to make healthy decisions. Headquartered in Philadelphia, The Food Trust works with neighborhoods, schools, grocers, farmers, and policymakers across the country to develop a comprehensive approach to improved food access that combines nutrition education and greater availability of affordable, healthy food. More information about The Food Trust is available at www.thefoodtrust.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for the daily accounting operations of the agency, to include the production of monthly financial reports (including comparison to budget), maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and maintenance of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the agency’s reported financial results, and ensure that the financial statements comply with generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

The Controller will regularly communicate with management about budget variations and ensure that all grant/funding budgets are accurately entered into the agency’s accounting software system. This position will significantly participate in the department’s audit preparation process. This position has access to sensitive The Food Trust financial information and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism.

The Controller will supervise members of the Finance team and will report directly to the Vice President of Finance and participate in departmental activities as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·       Prepare monthly financial statements: ensure monthly close is completed by the tenth working day of each month, including analysis of actual results to budget; make recommendations for resolving budget variances as needed.

  • Cultivate a business partnership with program management staff: assist staff in the development and administration of their programs and budgets to ensure each project is meeting budget expectations.
  • Manage grant budgets: coordinate new grant kick-off meetings, ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor, oversee special audits conducted by the grantor.
  • Develop prospective budgets for new grant proposals
  • Ensure timely preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
  • Review and ensure the timely submission of payroll
  • Assist in the agency’s annual financial audit preparation
  • Manage relationship with broker for general and liability insurance
  • Direct the activities of the Accounting Associate and Senior Accountant
  • Work closely with Vice President of Finance on strategic projects
  • Serve as back-up for Vice President of Finance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Understanding of The Food Trusts’ mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.
  • Strong understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Ability to compile and review financial data,  provide analysis, and make recommendations relating to trends, budget variations, and other related financial issues.
  • Proficiency with a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn accounting systems.
  • Ability to organize tasks in an efficient manner and follow-up and follow-through with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
  • Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by courteous, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, vendors, funders, and financial institutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; taste or smell.
  2. The employee will spend a majority of time sitting at a desk working at a computer workstation keyboarding and performing routine clerical duties.
  3. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25-pounds as needed.
  4. The employee will operate related office equipment and use necessary tools.
  5. Specific vision abilities required by the job include frequent reading and close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  2. Although work is primarily indoors, you will be required to travel outside to The Food Trust locations/special events.
  3. Position may require occasional trips to attend conferences seminars, and meetings.
  4. May require working non-traditional hours based on operational needs.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Minimum Experience:

3-5 years of accounting experience of continuing responsibility working with non-profits, grants and other funding sources is required.

Minimum Education:

BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting. CPA or MBA is preferred.

SALARY/PAY RATE: The Food Trust offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit program, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment where you can grow and learn both professionally and personally and be part of a great team.

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt.

JOB OPEN DATE: Immediately

To apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Controller” in the subject line. Applications are due on Friday, July 23rd

 The Food Trust adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

To apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Controller” in the subject line. Applications are due on Friday, July 23rd

Immigrant Refugee Community Loan Manager: Women’s Opportunity Resource Center

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) and its subsidiary The Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF) are both certified Community Development Financial Institution that provide financial, technical, and asset building assistance to micro entrepreneurs and businesses in the Philadelphia area. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is committed to meeting the needs of underserved markets.

WORC offers a range of small business financing products ranging from $500 to $50,000 and we link customers to a comprehensive array of financial education and other services provided by WORC.

Over the next several years, WORC/ EOF is looking to expand our market base and significantly increase our loan volume and deployed capital. The ideal candidate has existing contacts with local financial institutions, economic development and business assistance organizations, community organizations, professional associations, economic development agencies and/or small business development centers and knowledge and experience working with refugees and immigrants.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Marketing and growth of the Refugee Program by identifying specific markets, populations, community groups, community leaders, to reach out and educate about loan products and development services available to recruit clients.
  • Originate (package) and underwrite loans as well as providing training and technical assistance resources in accordance with contract compliance requirements. Package and close 6-10 loans per quarter. Submit loans with required documents and loan manager recommendation to MMS (LiftFund) for underwriting and present loans to the loan advisory council for approval where required.
  • Provide training and technical assistance (e.g. bookkeeping, business plan development, marketing, etc.) the clients both before and after loan closing.
  • Go to community business owner’s place of work to pick up documents and assist with getting the client “loan ready”. It is preferred to have a space at a community center for up 8 hours a week where clients can meet you with their documents and TA needs.
  • Work one-on-one with entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the lending process to identify and address financing and business development needs.
  • Monitor existing ORR and Immigrant loan clients and pro-actively address clients with challenges. Work with other business clients as requested.
  • Work cross-functionally with other departments to maximize new business development and marketing efforts across the organization.
  • Attend WORC staff and program meetings
  • Assist with collections for the Refugee and Immigrant loan portfolio as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A four-year degree from an accredited university in a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in community or economic development lending, and/or microfinance with lending institutions, government loan programs or community lenders with a solid understanding of consumer financing rules and regulations.
  • Good public speaker with demonstrated marketing, sales, and/or community organizing skills.
  • Organized self-starter with strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Customer service oriented, patient, flexible, with ability to accept and give constructive feedback and a sense of humor.
  • Knowledge of Philadelphia and the surrounding four counties (preferred) with willingness and ability to travel throughout the area to engage in marketing and outreach activities.
  • Ability to work some evenings and weekend days to attend meetings, seminars and events.
  • Bilingual (French, Arab, Nepali, Burmese) – a plus.

COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include: vacation, paid holidays, health and pension plan. WORC/EOF is an equal opportunity employer and the board of directors and staff value diversity in all aspects of employment.

Salary

At least $45,000

Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, health insurance, and pension plan. WORC/EOF is an equal opportunity employer and the Board of Directors and Staff value diversity in all aspects of employment.

Location

REMOTE

Work may be performed anywhere in United States
ASSOCIATED LOCATION

2010 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA

Apply to This Job

Instructions:FOR CONSIDERATION: Please send a cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to careers@worc-pa.com or fax to 215-564-0933.  Resumes will be accepted until the position is

filled.

Development Director: CeaseFirePA

A successful Development & Communications Director will be a mission-focused, results-driven, collaborative and creative individual with experience in growing and diversifying fundraising streams through major donor outreach, sponsorships and small-donor engagement. They will work directly with the Executive Director to expand our major donor pipeline while crafting a scalable small-donor program. They will collaborate with CeaseFirePA’s Communication Manager, who reports to them, to craft compelling narratives to make a case across our fundraising and organizing programs.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development: 80%

Communications: 20%

Direct Report: Communications Manager

The Development and Communications Director will be responsible for creating and managing a multi-pronged fundraising strategy to grow revenue by 30 percent to $1.2 million by the end of 2023 by:

  • Crafting case for giving that will build on CeaseFirePA’s unique brand as the state’s only gun violence prevention organization and identify the impact of the work our donors support;
  • Enhancing our major donor pipeline by designing effective, motivating cultivation strategies, meeting with existing and potential donors, and creating compelling activities to increase engagement;
  • Building a small-donor program that delivers a return on investment, ultimately leading to a six-figure effort to expand our donor base to more than 5,000 givers across the Commonwealth;
  • Collaborating with a team of organizers and advocates to amplify the story of their work to our financial backers and create a culture of fundraising within the organization;
  • Adapting quickly by managing multiple projects, rapidly synthesizing information to raise funds to support organizational needs;
  • Designing effective fundraising systems and tools to track results, evaluate strategies, and identify potential opportunities for improvement;
  • Assisting with foundation grants, as needed, by identifying potential opportunities, assisting with draft of proposals and meeting with potential funders;

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 7+ years of experience in development, including experience with directly soliciting funds from major donors and crafting small dollar fundraising campaigns;
  • 2+ years of management experience, ideally including overseeing fundraising or communications staff
  • Self-starter able to work independently who enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives, including making a persuasive case for implementation;
  • Compelling storyteller able to construct a motivation  for giving from conception to production;
  • Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Proven success in developing and implementing fundraising appeals through donor outreach, direct mail, digital programs, or other medium;
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Thrives on managing several projects at the same time
  • Experience working with CRMs and digital marketing tools to drive fundraising (we use Salsa but similar programs suffice)

LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary is $75,000+ depending on ability. As a full-time position, the Development and Communications Director is eligible for our excellent benefits package including fully-covered health care, paid time off, and our 401(k) plan.

NRG Consulting Group is assisting with this search. Please email jobs@nrgconsultinggroup.org with any questions.

We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate using an intentional equity lens. Research suggests that women; Indigenous, Black, Asian, Pacific Islanders, other persons of color; and individuals with differing abilities are less likely than men and white job-seekers to apply for positions unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you’re interested, we want to hear from you. 

CeaseFirePA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We value a diverse workforce. CeaseFirePA encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, people with records of arrest or conviction, veterans, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.

Salary

At least $75,000

Benefits

Salary is $75,000+ depending on ability. As a full-time position, the Development and Communications Director is eligible for our excellent benefits package including fully-covered health care, paid time off, and our 401(k) plan.

Operations Manager: Juvenile Law Center

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

Salary

At least $52,000 Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum starting salary for this position is $52,000.

Benefits

Juvenile Law Center offers excellent employer-paid health care benefits, disability insurance and life insurance, as well as generous PTO.

Send cover letter describing interests and experience, a resume, and a list of three references in a single PDF to hr@jlc.org. Subject Line: Operations Manager Application. In your cover letter, please let us know how you heard of this position.