Month: November 2023

Development Manager: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

The Development Manager is an inaugural position, and the new Manager will have the exciting opportunity to build PMG’s development strategy and apparatus from the ground up. The Development Manager will oversee membership, grant request and report writing, and relationship building with donors and prospects, all with an emphasis on strategy. The Manager will be responsible for raising funds to support PMG’s mission and strategic vision.

The ideal candidate for this position is a creative problem solver with a proven track record of raising funds from community and family foundations and individual donors. An understanding of the Philadelphia-area funding landscape, and the arts & culture space is ideal. In addition, experience in raising capital and operational funds for physical sites is strongly desired. PMG is a collaborative environment, and the Development Manager will be someone who has a team-oriented approach to work. The Development Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, PMG Board development committee, and PMG management, and will also work with other staff members, interns, or members of the community as needed.

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens requires all staff to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus with the ability to show proof of vaccination.

Development Manager responsibilities include: 

●     Developing and implementing fundraising objectives and strategies for growth with Executive Director with 1-year, 5-year, and long-term goals for funders and partnerships

●     Identifying and pursuing new institutional funding opportunities to support programmatic and operational growth; drafting and submitting grant proposals

●     Maintaining a detailed grant/communications calendar; providing timely reporting and ensuring compliance as required by grant award documentation

●     Developing and executing outreach strategies and relationships with current and new donors & members, maintaining and expanding communication with individual and foundation funders

●     Participating in strategic planning processes with Board and Staff

●     Planning any events in partnership with Events & Marketing Manager
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Development and Support Manager: Chestnut Hill Conservancy

Chestnut Hill Conservancy is searching for a Development and Support Manager to lead donor/member relations, fundraising initiatives, and business sponsorships. The successful candidate will serve as an advisor and partner to the Executive Director, and will collaborate with the Board of Directors, Major Gifts Committee, and Conservancy Staff. The Development Manager will help engage supporters of the Conservancy’s work to sustain the green historic character and natural resources of Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties.

Key Responsibilities:

   Member and Donor Development

  • Grow and retain all levels of membership and support, including business sponsorship
  • Produce annual fundraiser, end of the fiscal and calendar year appeals, and cultivation events
  • Identify potential donors and build relationships with individuals, businesses, and foundations
  • Recommend and forge partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and other organizations that can support the Conservancy’s mission

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Deputy Director: Mount Vernon Manor, Inc.

Mt. Vernon Manor CDC (MVM) is seeking a systems-oriented Deputy Director who is committed to supporting MVM’s internal operations. The Deputy Director will work closely with MVM’s Executive Director, Board Officers, and staff members to strengthen and expand our work.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

Internal Operations and Office Management

• Provide administrative support to Executive Director, especially with the preparation of budgetary reports, board reports/agenda, payroll information, tax forms, employee paperwork, and internal and external communications materials

• Support Executive Director and Accountant with financial bookkeeping

• Assist Executive Director in establishing and implementing compliance and risk-management practices

• Create and oversee best-practice policies for digital and physical file storage and data collection, with an eye toward reporting requirements and budgetary realities

• Assist Executive Director with ongoing learning, evaluation and strategic planning efforts

• Order and maintain office supplies

• Manage MVM general e-mail

Personnel Support

• Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and supervision of staff; oversee periodic reviews and internal career growth opportunities

• Support staff members with program and project planning

• Provide updates to and ensure compliance with Mt. Vernon Manor’s personnel and operations policies and procedures

• Support Executive Director with Board recruitment and transitions

• Facilitate a values-driven, anti-racist, inclusive, and equitable office culture; encourage feedback and reflection across hierarchies with the goal of building a supportive environment

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Director, Emerging Initiatives: United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey’s (United Way) mission is to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. We are focused on new approaches to harnessing the collective power of our region to help individuals and families break the cycle of poverty, and new ways of engaging and investing in the communities we serve. We deploy several tools to that end, including:

Convening local and national leaders to build and execute high-impact strategies to reduce economic insecurity in the region.

Motivating individual, corporate, and institutional philanthropy.

Investing in evidence-based programming to increase opportunity and employment, ensure financial empowerment for families, and resource high quality early education.

Measuring progress and strengthening the nonprofit sector in data/evaluation, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Emerging Initiatives will play a key role in leading the development of its most ambitious, early-stage projects, with the potential to make a tangible contribution to the alleviation of poverty in Philadelphia.

The Director reports directly to the Chief Development Officer and closely supports the Chief Impact Officer and Chief Executive Officer to ensure that new United Way Initiatives are built to maximize impact, collaboration, and financial viability. The Director also works regularly with the broader Mission Delivery, Business Operations, and Finance Departments to ensure that the full organization is aware of and engaged in high potential opportunities.

The Director is an at-will employee of UWGPSNJ. The organization’s primary work location is in Center City, Philadelphia and offers a hybrid work environment.

1.     Stakeholder / investor management (60%): Support the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Development Officer to identify, acquire, and cultivate relationships with key investors for new, high-impact initiatives: Responsibilities include:

a.     Prospecting: research potential investors and donors, including analyzing profiles and preferences, supporting leadership to design prospective investor tables, and representing UW in meetings and networking events.

b.     Pitch development: working across Mission and Development to lead the creation and maintenance of compelling pitch decks and presentations on United Way emerging initiatives, including developing storylines, crafting core content, and tailoring based on specific investor interest areas.

c.     Relationship management: supporting UW leadership to build and maintain relationships with critical stakeholders, including leading regular scheduling and updates, responding to inquiries, and compiling feedback and engagement.

2.     Project management (35%). Know on a day-to-day basis the current state of all emerging initiatives, and own responsibility for moving them forward. Responsibilities include:

a.     Setting project goals and timelines: supporting UW C-suite to define where initiatives should be by when – with specific objectives and KPIs.    

b.     Project execution: build the internal infrastructure to get and keep initiatives moving through the pipeline, including building detailed plans, assigning action items, identifying any resource requirements, and managing potential risks / mitigation strategies.

c.     Executive communications: ensure that key stakeholders are aware of the status of emerging initiatives, including coordinating meetings, creating progress reports, and presenting/supporting C-suite leadership to present.

3.     Initiative design (15%). Support the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Impact Officer to design impactful, locally tailored solutions to reduce poverty in greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region. Responsibilities include:

a.     Strategy development: support the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Impact Officer, and Mission department Managing Directors to develop the vision and strategy for UW’s most impactful emerging initiatives, including managing subject matter experts / external consulting teams, collecting feedback, and defining next steps.

b.     Material development: convert the strategy into clear, professional deliverables for internal and external review, including solution summaries, budgets, impact measurement plans, etc.

c.     Cross-departmental & organizational coordination: work closely with Managing Directors in the Mission department and across other support functions to ensure that emerging initiatives are clearly understood, properly resourced, and align with existing UW work.
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Staff Accountant: James A. Michener Art Museum

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$24.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$28.00

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the financial activity of the institution. This person is responsible for the physical entry of these transactions into the accounting system for the purpose of reporting the data in an organized fashion to staff, the executive team, the Board, and auditors. This role plays a pivotal function in accurately capturing data and interacting with the staff to acquire it.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Capture

  • Input all accounts payable, cash receipts and all other journal entries including the requisite documentation into accounting system ensuring the coding accuracy through staff feedback as needed.
  • Pay all outstanding invoices and fees.
  • Reconcile all open balances.
  • Reconcile all departmental credit card activity.
  • Review and reconcile all bank statements including checking, savings, CDs.

Incoming Deposits

  • Capture funds from all sources, POS system, credit card transactions, checks, cash, wires, rental properties, commissions, and lockbox.
  • Timely delivery of all funds requiring bank deposit.
  • Distribute details as needed for departmental reporting.

Bi-weekly payroll and benefits contributions

  • Collect timesheet data and appropriate staff PTO designations for bi-weekly submissions to Paychex for payroll.
  • Regular reportage to CFO and Executive Director as well as reportage each pay period, quarter and year-end.
  • Manage bi-weekly retirement fund contributions to a TIAA/CREF account.
  • Capture all bi-weekly payroll and benefits submissions for entry into the accounting system.

Reportage and Tracking

  • Distribute monthly departmental financials.
  • Preparation of 1099s and 1096 for IRS.
  • PA sales tax reporting.
  • Annual audit and 990 filing assistance.
  • Maintain and confirm detailed event report to ensure all due funds and COI are received from caterer.
  • Receive and review monthly financial statements from property management company and post accordingly.

The Staff Accountant will assist as needed in all areas of fiscal management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook) and demonstrated familiarity with accounting systems. Previous experience with Paychex and Sage Intacct a plus.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Independent judgment and initiative are required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required for interaction with employees and supervisors.
  • Demonstration of a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Demonstration of consistent attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
  • Minimum of five years of accounting experience and college degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Position includes benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply

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

The James A. Michener Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michener Staff are expected to maintain a genuine and deep commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Director of Development: Mütter Museum & Historical Medical Library at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$80,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$85,000.00

About the Position

The Director of Development will join a talented fundraising team and will be primarily responsible for managing The College of Physicians’ overall giving efforts. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Development is also responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and securing mid-level gifts while expanding the donor pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

· Maintain and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors/prospects ($1,000-$9,999). Manage the entire life cycle of giving, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these donors and prospects.

· Serve as Campaign Manager to help support efforts to raise $50 million for The College of Physicians to renovate the newly acquiring property at 2129 Chestnut Street and expand programming across the campus.

· Oversee Annual Fellowship Dues and work closely with the Vice President of Fellowship and the Development Team to cultivate and invigorate the College Fellows Program through events and communications.

· Manage endowment and Campaign stewardship including pledge reminders and stewardship reports.

· Maintain donor recognition and underwriting listings and ensure electronic and printed recognition materials are accurate.

· Attend select donor calls with the CEO, the Vice President of Development, Campaign Consultants, and the Executive Director, Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library as needed.

· Work closely with the Manager of Development Operations and Manager of Annual Giving & Membership on the identification and growth of the College’s overall Development pipeline to expand the size and scope of prospects.

· Coordinate with Development and Events staff on the execution of special events for donors and prospects throughout the year.

· Work with the Development team to consistently ensure up-to-date cash and revenue projections and reporting for all giving files.

· Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of patrons at all levels as needed through email communications, writing newsletter articles, entertaining, and other public-facing opportunities.

· Other duties, as assigned.

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree
To Apply

Please cover letter and resume to bhogue@collegeofphysicians.org

Director, Land Care: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$75,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$85,000.00

The PHS Director, LandCare, plays a key role in continued growth and expansion of PHS’s vacant land work while managing all day-to-day tasks to deliver services with excellence which currently include PHS LandCare, Community LandCare and special projects. In partnership with the Senior Director and Vice President, this position will demonstrate leadership by setting and implementing strategy for growth, leading operationalizing new initiatives and core services, and managing operations of the PHS Philadelphia Landcare Program. This position will promote PHS and the Landcare Program regionally and nationally. They will help build and maintain partnerships with local organizations and city agencies, develop the best practices and systematic procedures for the LandCare Program, and lead community engagement activities and special projects. This position serves as a thought-partner with PHS Executive Team and Sr Director of LandCare to chart future growth and director of PHS vacant land initiatives, and lead change and process improvement strategies to drive team towards increased impact and goals.
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Director of Development: Mütter Museum & Historical Medical Library at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$80,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$85,000.00

About the Position

The Director of Development will join a talented fundraising team and will be primarily responsible for managing The College of Physicians’ overall giving efforts. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Director of Development is also responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and securing mid-level gifts while expanding the donor pipeline.

Primary Responsibilities

· Maintain and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors/prospects ($1,000-$9,999). Manage the entire life cycle of giving, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of these donors and prospects.

· Serve as Campaign Manager to help support efforts to raise $50 million for The College of Physicians to renovate the newly acquiring property at 2129 Chestnut Street and expand programming across the campus.

· Oversee Annual Fellowship Dues and work closely with the Vice President of Fellowship and the Development Team to cultivate and invigorate the College Fellows Program through events and communications.

· Manage endowment and Campaign stewardship including pledge reminders and stewardship reports.

· Maintain donor recognition and underwriting listings and ensure electronic and printed recognition materials are accurate.

· Attend select donor calls with the CEO, the Vice President of Development, Campaign Consultants, and the Executive Director, Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library as needed.

· Work closely with the Manager of Development Operations and Manager of Annual Giving & Membership on the identification and growth of the College’s overall Development pipeline to expand the size and scope of prospects.

· Coordinate with Development and Events staff on the execution of special events for donors and prospects throughout the year.

· Work with the Development team to consistently ensure up-to-date cash and revenue projections and reporting for all giving files.

· Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of patrons at all levels as needed through email communications, writing newsletter articles, entertaining, and other public-facing opportunities.

· Other duties, as assigned.

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree
To Apply

Please cover letter and resume to bhogue@collegeofphysicians.org

Program Director: Rock to the Future

Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience with medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 403b retirement plan, short and long-term disability

Rock to the Future supports positive youth development and economic empowerment through free, student-driven music programs for Philadelphia youth in under-resourced areas. We are hiring a Program Director as our long-standing Program Director is moving from the area in 2024. The Program Director is an exempt position with a schedule that aligns with out-of-school time programming that ends at 6pm each day, and has occasional evening and weekend events. Administrative responsibilities are generally able to be completed remotely, and in-person presence at program locations throughout Philadelphia is frequently required.

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing Rock to the Future’s in-school, out-of-school, and justice programs which serve 1,100+ children and teens annually. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer, works closely with the Chief Music Officer, Resource Development team, and Operations team, manages (2) Site Directors, our Youth Engagement Specialist, and lead MobileMusic and MusiCommunity program instructors, and acts as a primary contact for certain program partners. They will motivate and lead a team of passionate individuals to bring the joy and benefits of music to talented youth throughout Philadelphia!
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Executive Director: Family Promise of the Main Line

THE ORGANIZATION

Established as the Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line, and now as Family Promise of the Main Line [FPML], FPML has been helping Montgomery County, PA families experiencing homelessness reach housing stability for over 30 years. Based in Norristown, Pennsylvania, FPML brings together diverse religious and community groups to make homelessness as rare, brief and non- recurring as possible. Host congregations in the Philadelphia suburbs, known locally as the Main Line, extend hospitality by opening their doors and opening their hearts to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Because every child deserves a home.

For more information on FPML: https://fpmainline.org/

THE POSITION

The Executive Director of Family Promise of the Main Line (FPML) is charged by the Board of Directors with overall organizational strategic leadership in partnership with the board, and with responsibility for all aspects of organizational management. The Executive Director is accountable to the board of directors, under the oversight of the President of the Board.
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