Month: May 2022

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shape their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free housing counseling to anyone in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and offers many additional resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.

NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is currently the only community development organization in the City of Philadelphia that is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America network. Historically, our approach to arts-based development and vacant land management have been considered innovative and transformative. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting-edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond — a population of over 87,000 residents, 35% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents. More information can be found at nkcdc.org.

Function

The Human Resources Generalist will support the organization by implementing and administering Human Resources programs or policies.

Reports to

Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Provide Human Resources services, which may include:
• Recruiting and Staffing
• Administration of Compensation and Benefits programs
• Training and Development
• Employee Relations
• Safety & Compliance
• Payroll Processing
• Responsible for onboarding/orientation of all new hires
• Oversees the employee life cycle; serves as the point of contact for all HR-related questions
• Completes employment-related transactions and maintains associated records within the HRIS platform (currently Paylocity)
• Collects and analyzes internal and external information to compare the organizations HR practices to those prevailing in the market.
• Ensures compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-4 years of HR or related experience
• Knowledge of Paylocity preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• High degree of accountability
• Able to build strong internal relationships and provide best practice HR guidance to managers and employees
• Ability to work independently and part of a team

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shape their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free housing counseling to anyone in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and offers many additional resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.

NKCDC has a strong reputation, both locally and nationally, with longstanding credibility of serving as trusted and valuable partner and collaborator. The organization is currently the only community development organization in the City of Philadelphia that is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America network. Historically, our approach to arts-based development and vacant land management have been considered innovative and transformative. Our current work using a trauma-informed community engagement model, applying a racial equity lens across the organization, and leading programs at the intersection of health and housing are keeping NKCDC at the cutting-edge of community development. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the communities in Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond — a population of over 62,800, 23% of whom live below the federal poverty level — to make sure neighborhood development benefits all residents. More information can be found at nkcdc.org.

Function

NKCDC is seeking a mission-oriented real estate project manager who wants to participate in a major neighborhood revitalization opportunity. NKCDC has recently been awarded a $1.5 million RACP grant and other grant funds and will expand its real estate portfolio in the coming months. NKCDC requires development expertise, i.e., assistance assessing property needs and potential; developing pro formas and capital stacks; fund-raising, including work on grant applications; project management, including schedule and budget management, contract oversight, and achievement of small business development goals; and management of NKCDC’s properties. The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Thinks like a developer, experienced in identifying property potential and risks;
• Is skilled in project management, someone who “gets stuff done;”
• Is motivated by community development and empowerment of neighborhood residents;
• Feels passionately about preserving affordability for existing residents and developing minority-owned businesses.

Reports to

Director of Real Estate & Economic Development

Responsibilities

Specific tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and execution of property acquisition and redevelopment
• Evaluation of properties; development of use assessments/ scenarios and order of magnitude cost estimates
• Assistance to the Director in development and implementation of innovative, effective ways to increase participation of small, minority-owned business and foster their sustained growth
• Contract management (owner’s representative, architects, contractors, appraisers, etc.)
• Project budget, schedule, and contract oversight
• Assistance with grant applications and compliance
• Development and implementation of property management systems/ processes for NKCDC’s self-managed residential and commercial properties and NKCDC’s vacant land, including regular inspections of properties; coordination of regular maintenance and repair/ improvement projects; compliance with property maintenance and insurance requirements; and management of lease and license agreements.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a developer or for a development firm is preferred.
• Understanding of all facets of the property development process.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and quickly adjust or change course as needed.
• Commitment to NKCDC’s mission.
• Residents of zip code 19134 are preferred; familiarity with Kensington is a plus.
• Knowledge of public subsidies for real estate development, e.g., LIHTC and RACP, is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
• Flexibility to work off-site, and to work evenings, and weekends occasionally as needed.
• Understanding of City processes is a plus, e.g., Land Bank property disposition process and zoning variance approval process.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field is a plus. Experience may substitute for academic degree.

 Compensation

Salary for this position will be $58,000/yr. ($1,115.38 per week), with a full-time schedule, 35 hours per week. Due to funding constraints, the salary is non-negotiable. Excellent benefits including HMO health plan, long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and 403(b) retirement plan. This position will work on-site at our main office, 2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA 19134.

Benefits

THE ORGANIZATION

Book Trust is a national early literacy 501(c)3 organization founded twenty years ago with the mission to engage every child in book choice and ownership, cultivating literacy-rich communities. Our vision is that every child, especially children from underserved communities, has access to books and discovers the joy and power of reading. Book Trust acts as an equity game changer, bridging the opportunity gap in order for students to choose books of interest and become life-long learners. Now more than ever, Book Trust home libraries serve as a learning safety net as our nation’s education system copes with school closures and distance learning. We partner with Scholastic Book Clubs, School Districts, and Teachers to deliver our program to students and families in 20 states across the country.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Program Manager will ensure our program is implemented with consistency and fidelity across school sites. In addition, you will monitor data to identify trends and improve program success. This position also has an emphasis on cultivating relationships to actively provide differentiated support and resources to teachers. Your days will be varied and fast-paced, working in a team environment. Although this is a remote position, candidates must be located near the Philadelphia area and expected to attend in-person events in the region when applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·       Support and contribute to the work of Book Trust’s Program team, specifically but not limited to the Philadelphia region.

• Build relationships to provide differentiated support to Book Trust Managers and Teachers with high quality program implementation.
• Support Book Trust’s annual application, enrollment, onboarding and recruitment of schools.
• Work in collaboration with the Development team related to evaluation and program data.
• Create research-based early literacy resources for teachers and families.
• Work with a variety of partners, both internal and external.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person Book Trust events such as school visits, book celebrations, and Book Trust manager and teacher gatherings.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively among the Program team to innovate and execute projects.
• Provide consistent communication to Book Trust managers, schools, and principals.
• Track and analyze relevant data points to consistently drive program success.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage projects.
• Coordinate with Finance team to create annual book budget and student enrollment projections.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

·       Located in the Philadelphia region, able to attend local in-person events as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proactive problem-solver who enjoys working with colleagues and teachers to resolve issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrates a passion for the organization’s mission.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented focus.
• An effective and open communicator, with high-level oral and writing skills.
• A sense of humor and ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workload, maintain several projects of equal priority at once, and sustain productivity and accuracy under pressure.
• Understanding of working with and maintaining confidential information.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts for success.
• Professional and mature demeanor with strong ethical standards and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to travel as needed.

USD $55,000 – USD $60,000

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Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation. Our mission is to spur investment, support business growth, and foster developments that create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods and drive growth to every corner of Philadelphia. You can learn more about PIDC at www.pidcphila.com.

PIDC’s Business Lending Team manages the marketing, structuring, and approval of flexible financial products designed to support a thriving and equitable small business climate in the City of Philadelphia.  Financial products for small business needs include lines of credit, working capital, purchase of machinery or equipment, tenant improvements, and real estate acquisition, renovation, and construction, machinery or equipment, tenant improvements, and real estate acquisition, renovation, and construction.

The Business Lending Team’s Relationship Managers are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing and business development strategy designed to reach small and mid-size operating businesses that can benefit from PIDC’s financing and real estate resources to grow their companies.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for spurring small business growth in Philadelphia combined with experience in business development and outreach, relationship management, and/or business lending and a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed goals for new lead generation and transaction activity. The ability to analyze financial statements and provide loan structuring guidance to PIDC clients is desired.

Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.) New Business Development:

Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and business development plan to gain visibility with small and midsize businesses, generate new contacts and leads, and achieve specific transaction goals for deploying PIDC’s business lending capital. This will include:

• Prospect identification and research, including targeted sales calls and outreach to individual businesses.
• Develop relationships with existing clients and new prospects to drive new business.
• Cultivate relationships with key intermediaries to reach prospective clients, such as bankers, accountants, attorneys, and real estate brokers
• Represent PIDC for relevant networking, educational, and industry events and initiatives
• Identify and develop opportunities to present/speak to groups of key intermediaries and prospective clients
• Develop partnerships with relevant industry and trade organizations to reach target audiences
• Work with Marketing staff to determine the strategy for customer engagement and create goals to increase application submissions and overall inquiries. Co-develop customized marketing materials for market sectors, target audiences, and general programmatic outreach and campaigns.
• Contribute sector- or client-specific content to PIDC’s website/blog, electronic newsletter, social media outlets, and public relations initiatives
• Schedule and attend prospect meetings and provide advice and guidance. Engage other PIDC staff for program expertise, as needed.

2.) Inquiry Pipeline Management:

• Respond promptly and professionally to all incoming inquiries. Manage and review confidential loan application documentation. Support Business Lending’s inquiry pipeline, including coordination with all PIDC departments, liaising through underwriting. Assist clients through the application, approval, settlement, and post-closing process for loans and other PIDC resources.
• Track new contacts, leads, and deals using customer relationship management (CRM) tools.  Use data to evaluate the success of marketing and business development initiatives and adjust strategy accordingly.

3.) Application intake, review, and analysis:

• Proactively liaise with PIDC’s Analysts and Loan Officers for effective and smooth client handoffs from application to underwriting. Provide loan packaging assistance for eligible applicants. Record detailed client meetings and call notes in CRM. Assist with drafting of Term Sheets for deals in the preliminary underwriting stages.

4.)  Market Expertise:

• Develop key relationships with community-based organizations to understand and help address barriers to access to capital within Philadelphia’s business communities. Attend annual trainings and conferences from trade organizations, such as Opportunity Finance Network and Risk Management Association, to continually sharpen technical and industry knowledge.

5.)   Administration of Technical Assistance (TA) Resources:

• Identify needs and opportunities for targeted TA and business support services for existing clients and prospects, i.e., business planning assistance, grant opportunities, referrals to key service providers or other support services, and more.  Develop, and as needed, deliver technical assistance programs for PIDC’s clients and key partners, including the City of Philadelphia.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years of experience in business development, outreach, relationship management, and/or business lending demonstrating progressive responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, real estate, economic development, marketing or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of commercial real estate and/or business financing preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently to generate new leads and business relationships, as well as to work productively and communicate effectively as part of a team.
• Sharp organizational skills, project management experience, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize independently, meet deadlines, and produce results with limited resources.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Demonstrated self-starter who goes beyond the job description to make sure goals are achieved.
• Experience working with small businesses as clients or customers preferred.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and databases.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and mission-driven environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are preferred.
• Must be a resident of the City of Philadelphia or willing to relocate within six (6) months of employment.

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for the city of Philadelphia and enthusiasm for PIDC’s mission to help businesses and non-profit organizations create and retain jobs in the city.
• Experience working with diverse constituencies.
• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in to support various projects, tasks, initiatives, and events as needs arise.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.  PIDC offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental and vision coverage.

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The Assistant Manager is a hybrid of cafe floor operations, administrative work and management. This role is responsible for supporting cafe operations, leading employees and providing coaching, directing and supporting cafe employees while providing quality and consistent products with efficient and friendly service to our customers.

In addition to serving customers, the Assistant Manager will have the responsibility of administrative duties as well as supporting the General Manager. A reliable, consistent, enthusiastic, team and solution oriented person is required for this position.

RMHC Philly is seeking a dynamic, mission-focused development professional to join our team as Annual Giving Manager!

As a member of our highly active development team, the Annual Giving Manager is responsible for the ongoing growth and success of RMHC Philly’s annual giving program. This role is charged with maintaining strong donor relationships with a strategic focus on donor retention, acquiring new donors to join our community of care, and the reactivation of former supporters. The ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with a passion for the RMHC Philly mission who will become a part of a team serving our strategic goals following the recent expansion of our services and physical site.

Through a managed, strategically implemented combination of direct mail, stewardship, personal outreach, and interaction with key marketing peers, the Annual Giving Manager will assist the Director of Institutional and Annual Giving with identifying selected donors for research, cultivation, and solicitation. This will include frequent donor phone calls, emails, letters and thank you cards to ensure that gifts are acknowledged in an appropriate, timely manner throughout the calendar year.

The Annual Giving Manager will work closely with the Database Administrator and the gift processing staff to ensure the highest degree of data integrity and efficiency in RMHC Philly fundraising, including updating donor data as needed.

This is a hybrid position – part on-site/part work from home.

You must be COVID vaccinated to be hired in this role. You will be required to maintain your COVID vaccination status as required by RMHC of Philadelphia.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage RMHC Philly’s annual giving relationships

• Serve as the primary donor liaison for gifts of $250 to $5,000

• Research, develop, and implement a recurring gift program

• Supervise RMHC Philly matching gifts and employee giving programs and identify new opportunities

• Daily use of Raiser’s Edge to maintain and update donor activity

• Identify and coordinate donor recognition, including signage and plaques

• Collaborate with Marketing and Development teams to create and distribute donor correspondence several times per calendar year

• Manage and grow the following signature annual giving programs – Adopt-A-Room, Adopt-A-Cabin, and Adopt-A-Camper

Identify and steward key RMHC Philly donors

• Responsible for timely acknowledgment of operating gifts up to $5,000 and seek to obtain initial donor visits to RMCH Philly

• Facilitate select group tours of the Houses as needed

• Investigate prospects from community service and volunteer groups and plan follow up actions

• Engage potential donors through onsite informational sessions and ensure timely follow up correspondence

Supervise design and implementation of annual giving outreach

• Manage all direct mail appeals

• Manage implementation of reoccurring gift initiatives

• Oversee the tribute stewardship process

• Manage the “brick” stewardship, sales, and gift tracking process

• Collaborate with Marketing team to ensure highest quality print and digital solicitations for annual operating support

• Responsible for phone calls, emails, and coordinated use of social media to increase RMHC Philly donations and superior donor retention

• Review newsletters, donor acknowledgment letters and publication data to ensure that donors are being recognized accurately and appropriately

• Suggest strategies to the Development team regarding best practices for annual giving program

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a development professional with a strong record of gift solicitation and stewardship

• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge database software, NXT experience preferred

• Membership campaign/recurring gift processing experience preferred

Competencies:

• A strong desire to be part of a compassionate, mission-focused organization with global impact and serving a diverse population

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

• Strong time management and organization skills

• Excellent database management skills — Raiser’s Edge preferred

• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office required

Reporting to: Vice President, Advancement 

Salary: 65-75K

AGENCY OVERVIEW

JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) is the largest BBBS agency in the state and fourth largest in the nation. Our mission is to ignite the power and promise of youth and close the mentoring gap, by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships and strengthening the quality of the mentoring field.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the VP of Advancement, the Grants Manager will be responsible for a robust portfolio totaling approximately $2 million annually, while leading the Agency’s grant writing efforts including all Letters of Intent, proposals, and required reports for foundation, corporate and government sources.

Candidates with a strong connection to the community that BBBSI serves and the Southeastern Pennsylvania/ Southern New Jersey area are given preferential consideration. Occasional night and weekend work may be required, along with occasional travel to offices in Southeastern PA and NJ.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, Management, Accountability 

1. Take overall responsibility for the full portfolio of grants (currently worth $2 million), including the whole grants life cycle, from grant design, selection, start-up, implementation through to grant closure, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and donor regulations

2. Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process

3. Maintain calendar and establish project plans for grants and manage timelines and deliverables to meet deadlines for grant submissions and reporting requirements; keep relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables, thereby ensuring smooth completion of work responsibilities

4. Manage and track the grants process in Indyforce (Salesforce CRM) for both new and current grants, and partner with Finance, in particular, the Grants Accountant and other relevant Program and Administrative staff to ensure thorough and accurate record-keeping/reconciliation, and effective reporting on grant-related metrics

5. Participate in data team meetings to obtain statistical information and outcome analytics for proposals

Fundraising: Corporate & Private Foundations, Government 

1. Maintain and grow a robust grant portfolio from foundation, corporate, and government sources.

2. Develop a pipeline of relevant national corporate and private foundations, performing prospect research to evaluate fit based on existing organizational priorities/programs and new potential opportunities using Foundation Center and other relevant directories

3. Cultivate and steward relationships with appropriate prospects and existing grantors across segments

4. Develop and write compelling outcomes-oriented grant proposals, collaborating across the agency to develop project narratives that are aligned with agency mission, priorities, and capabilities and ensuring accurate accompanying budgets

5. Develop and maintain a full range of templates, match stories and other materials needed

Grant Reporting: Corporate & Private Foundations, Government

1. Manage the preparation of high-quality reporting to grantors to meet deadlines

2. Ensure that all compliance requirements are met

Requirements

Academic Requirements: Minimum – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Professional Requirements: Minimum of 3 years as a Grants Manager, Human Services environment, preferred. Familiarity with theories of change and logic models. Experience in successfully writing local, state, or federally funded grants required. Experience in preparing budgets for grant submissions required. Project management skills and knowledge of auditing policies a plus. Ability to work with many diverse constituencies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor CRM packages required (Salesforce preferred).

Personal Attributes: Results/outcome orientation with a proven track record of exceeding goals, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to think strategically and anticipate future consequences, action oriented and promoter of operational agility to meet changing client/constituent needs/environmental changes. Attentive and active listening skills, organization, and evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth are expected. Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation. Our best employees 1) set the bar high 2) are intentional and thoughtful about their choices 3) collaborate as a means to community solutions 4) are positive, can-do, and solution-oriented 5) embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 6) are accountable and get it done.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing work in an office environment and include the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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: the ability to work independently; remain sedentary for extended periods of time (6+ hours per day); lift 10-15lbs; push, pull, bend kneel, as needed for normal operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

If interested, please apply with cover letter and resume. https://www.independencebigs.org/about/careers

Note: only those applicants believed to be viable candidates for this opportunity will be contacted. No phone calls or 3rd party solicitation please.

BBBSI promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. BBBSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected factor. 

** This position is currently remote. However, the agency is returning to the office on April 1, 2022 in a hybrid model for most positions in the agency. Vaccinations or medical/religious exemptions are required.***

If interested, please apply with cover letter and resume. https://www.independencebigs.org/about/careers

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 learn the skills for good decision-making, improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the understanding 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, the Finance Manager will lead the Alliance’s finance function. This individual will manage a variety of areas in the finance space, including accounting, budgeting, annual financial filings and audited financial statements, billing, reporting, and taxes.

We expect the Finance Manager to work primarily from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to a hybrid schedule, likely this spring. In special circumstances, we will consider long-term remote work for candidates who are not local to our office.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage financial planning, forecasting, and analysis
• Partner with senior and executive leadership on budget creation and analysis
• Work with all departments across the organization to create and monitor department budgets
• Manage the organization’s budget by tracking expenses and approving transactions
• Collaborate with the Development Department to track donations and other revenue and to forecast future revenue
• Manage bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; handle all bills, invoices, and reconciliations
• Lead annual state and federal financial filings and audited financial statements, as well as other organizational audits
• Collect, interpret, and review financial data and reports
• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements, including taxes, tax exemption, and the organization’s 501c3
• Partner with Human Resources on payroll taxes and retirement plans
• Collaborate with the organization’s external accountant, auditing firm, and legal counsel
• Other duties as assigned, potentially including supporting Operations Department projects outside of finance as appropriate

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a finance role
• Extensive knowledge of finance and related fields, including accounting, tax, and compliance
• Experience with nonprofit organizations is preferred.
• General Attributes
• Responsible, diligent, and conscientious, with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong execution skills; performance and target driven
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude; ability to initiate and innovate
• Emotional maturity, professionalism, and integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive materials
• High-level collaborator with a passion for the mission of the organization
• Commitment to success in the role and success of the organization
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing conditions and focus
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Technologically proficient

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.

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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 learn the skills for good decision-making, improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the understanding 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:

As a key member of the Development team and reporting to the Deputy Director of Development, the Major Gifts Officer (MGO) will cultivate and solicit philanthropic gifts to fund the Alliance’s short- and long-term strategic goals.

The MGO will qualify donors, build a donor pipeline, create and implement cultivation strategies for new and existing major gift prospects, solicit annual and major gifts, and steward donors. Working closely with colleagues in the Development department, as well as colleagues across the organization, the MGO will develop, execute, evaluate, and refine strategies for assigned priority projects or regions to maximize their development potential.

We expect the MGO to work primarily from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to a hybrid schedule, likely this spring. In special circumstances, we will consider long-term remote work for candidates who are not local to our office.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of individual prospects and donors using moves management strategies and evidence-based best philanthropic practices
• Identify new prospects through research and data mining
• Contact, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects to meet specific revenue and activity goals
• Work with key stakeholders to cultivate prospects and build solicitation and cultivation strategies;
• Establish specific individual fundraising plans, including developing and executing a full range of donor cultivation activities
• Answer current and prospective donor inquiries; maintain relationships with existing donors through regular contact in order to maintain ongoing engagement
• Write correspondence, reports, and proposals
• Enter data in the donor database and assure accurate electronic and hard copy files of major gift donors and prospects
• Participate in donor recognition events
• Participate in monthly moves management strategy meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to move forward the Alliance’s funding priorities

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of proven successful experience in individual fundraising
• Experience with prospecting, pipeline building, and prospect development (geared toward securing five-figure and six-figure gifts)
• Experience managing a major gift prospect pool
• Proven track record of soliciting and securing major gifts in the five- and six-figure range
• General Attributes
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills; performance and target driven
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Responsible, diligent, and conscientious, with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• High energy, emotional maturity, and integrity; gracious professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive materials
• Committed to building credible and lasting relationships with prospects and donors
• Actively open-minded and intellectually curious; committed to becoming well-versed about the field of Decision Education
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude; ability to initiate and innovate
• High-level collaborator with a passion for the mission of the organization
• Commitment to success in the role and success of the organization
• Actively open-minded and intellectually curious
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing conditions and focus

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.

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