Month: April 2024

Director of Leadership and Planned Giving: McCarter Theatre Center

Position Summary

Join our Development team at McCarter as the Director of Leadership and Planned Giving. In this critical role, you will lead the design and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering a culture of philanthropy and maximizing donor engagement with a strong focus on acquiring new members and donors, retaining current supporters, and advancing their level of giving with particular attention to gifts at the Director’s Circle ($5,000+) level and above.

You will work closely with our Director of Development and team to identify, cultivate, and steward major donors, while also developing innovative strategies to increase planned and estate gifts. With your knowledge in fundraising practices, you will play a key role in achieving our organization’s fundraising goals and advancing our mission. If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Essential Functions & Duties

  • Maintain an active donor portfolio of approximately 125-150 individuals primarily at the $5,000 Grand Patron level and above, with the goal of growing this portfolio.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and close gifts to achieve the overall budgetary goal in this giving category.
  • Build individual and community relationships to expand the current base of support.
  • Utilize Tessitura and other donor management software/technology platforms to track donor interactions, analyze fundraising data, and generate reports to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Conduct prospect research and analysis to identify new major donors and planned giving prospects, leveraging internal and external data sources to inform cultivation and solicitation strategies.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of multi-year and special project campaign cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
  • Oversee the preparation of written materials including solicitation and stewardship materials for leadership giving circle members.
  • Design and implement a cohesive and comprehensive planned giving program.
  • Cultivate, solicit and document planned and estate gifts that support established organizational goals, programs and endowment.
  • Serve as a primary liaison with professional advisors, including attorneys, financial planners, and estate planning professionals, to facilitate planned giving conversations and transactions.
  • In consultation with the Director of Development and Executive Director, identify prospects for membership in the Board of Trustees.
  • Assist in providing staff support and guidance to Board committees, including the Nominating Committee and Development Committee.
  • Attend all Development training sessions required by the director of development and institutionally required professional development opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing philanthropic fundraising and gift acceptance, including adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethics.
  • Stay informed about current trends and best practices in major gifts fundraising and planned giving through professional development activities, networking opportunities, and ongoing education.
  • Adhere to safe working practices while embodying McCarter safety and code of conduct policies
  • Participate in the work to make McCarter an anti-racist theater. Actively seek ways to improve our work practices to make the Development department more equitable and inclusive, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of “justice and joy, beauty and belonging.”

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Executive Director: Main Line School Night

Main Line School Night

Reporting to the Chair of the MLSN Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership, management, programmatic quality, budget oversight, and economic viability of MLSN. All other staff members report to the Executive Director.

STRATEGY and PLANNING

Working with the Board and staff, the Executive Director leads long-range visioning and strategic planning efforts. The Director is responsible for setting MLSN’s operational plans and reviewing the organization’s progress against plans.

PROGRAMMING

The Executive Director is responsible for oversight of program staff developing MLSN’s initiatives and their implementation. These programs comprise over 1,000 self-enrichment learning opportunities, including classes and lectures (in person, online and at multiple locations), local/regional tours, and national and international trips that attract approximately 6,000 unique students and 11,000 enrollments per year. The Executive Director works to ensure that MLSN enhances its position as a strong community asset and a leader in its field.

DEVELOPMENT and MEMBERSHIP

With the Board, the Executive Director is responsible for developing a culture of philanthropy among MLSN’s extensive constituents. The Executive Director oversees all fundraising activities and supervises development/membership staff engaged in MLSN’s programs to attract annual, capital, membership, planned giving, special project, government, and endowment gifts that will assure the financial stability and continued growth of MLSN.

MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, and COMMUNICATIONS

The Executive Director is the chief public spokesperson for MLSN and works to increase its visibility. Together with the Board and staff, the Executive Director represents MLSN in a variety of forums and media to promote the organization and its work and establishes and maintains relationships and partnerships with various organizations, businesses, other non-profits, and government entities including local (Radnor Township), regional and state. The Executive Director supervises marketing/communications staff in developing and executing effective strategies to promote MLSN programs to current and potential audiences.
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Development Director: TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image

TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Development Director.  The Development Director will work in collaboration with the CEO to establish and achieve fundraising goals for the programming and general operating needs of TILT. The Development Director will also work with other development staff to achieve these goals through multiple initiatives including membership, major gifts, grants, events, and sponsorships.

The ideal candidate will be experienced and passionate about the visual arts; and enjoy working in a collaborative, and extremely fast-paced environment within a growing organization.  The ideal candidate will be organized, able to work independently as well as with a team, self-motivated, extremely driven, articulate, sociable, and possess the ability to lead and problem-solve. The ideal candidate will also be an individual who utilizes a systems-driven approach to achieve goals. This position balances equal parts strategy and implementation and seeks an individual who can engage in big-picture thinking without losing sight of the day-to-day development activities.

As a key thought leader at TILT, this is a key position within the organization while also allowing for creative freedom while fostering funding partnerships that reflect our Community Agreement.

Major Activities

Reporting to and in collaboration with the CEO:

Develop and execute TILT’s annual fundraising plan

Researches, identifies, and establishes new foundation and government funding streams.  Participates in prioritizing and planning for new funding opportunities.

Works across departments to draft grant proposals

Develops and tracks proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising

Creates strategic goals and initiatives to ensure a significant base of unrestricted major donor support to successfully meet annual fund projections.

Directs and monitors database management and maintenance for efficiency and accuracy of donation and constituent processing.

Strengthen TILT’s ability to raise major and planned gifts through formalized processes of prospect research, cultivation, and stewardship;

Represent TILT to stakeholders and the community at large.  Work to engage a large and diverse community in the mission and programs of TILT.

Develop an annual contributed income budget.

Interface and report to the Board of Trustees

Supervises the Membership Coordinator who handles membership drives, events, and exhibitions.
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Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

This is a full-time salaried position with a benefits package that includes vacation, health, dental, vision and retirement; position reports to the Director of Communications. The salary range for this role is $37,000 – $50,000 per year.

This is a hybrid position with a typical schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home. All employees are welcome to work from the office five days a week if preferred.

Education Level:
High School Diploma


Duties and Responsibilities

Volunteer Management

Develop, implement, and oversee all aspects of the organization’s volunteer program, including planning, program operations, and volunteer management.

Develop and administer policies and procedures governing the volunteer programs and services, aligning them with the organization’s mission and vision.

Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness with volunteer management to to improve the volunteer experience, develop welcoming and inclusive opportunities, and to support Center initiatives.

Work closely with department leaders to assess volunteer needs, identify new opportunities, and design engaging volunteer roles across various programs and departments.

Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate and community volunteer groups, establishing and maintaining partnerships with schools and organizations.

Communicate clearly and promptly with potential volunteers, organizations and businesses looking for volunteer opportunities.

Utilize MailChimp to create and distribute e-newsletters and maintain website content dedicated to volunteer updates and programming.

Manage and mentor high school students involved in service projects, providing guidance, support, and fostering a positive volunteer experience.

Oversee the Center’s Toad Detour program, including management of Facebook posts, training sessions, and scheduling of shift managers.

Oversee data management for volunteers, maintaining accurate records of volunteer profiles, volunteer hours, and ensuring adherence to clearance requirements. Compile reports on volunteer activities as needed or requested.

Train volunteers to support the Center’s wide breadth of volunteer activities including stewardship activities and event support.

Supervise and train Center staff on volunteer management, training, and relationships.
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Executive Director: CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services

THE ORGANIZATION

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services was created in 1999 as an independent IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for reliable, professional, educational and behavioral health staff for children in the county, and as a vehicle to give back to the community. CCRES has grown and now provides vital support for children, adolescents, families, and adults with a range of exceptionalities, including autism, behavioral health concerns, mental illness, as well as intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCRES also provides a variety of experienced school administrators to educational agencies throughout the region. Using a team approach, CCRES works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and other programs serving children and adults with specialized needs. CCRES has grown over the years to provide services in Berks, Bucks, Cumberland, Montgomery, Delaware, Lebanon, and Lancaster Counties.

In addition to providing educational and behavioral health staff, CCRES supports programs that directly benefit individuals and their families by providing grants to nonprofits throughout the service territory. CCRES is a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of leaders in education and business.

For additional information, please visit their website at https://ccres.org/ .

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead CCRES’ mission to provide staffing for educational and behavioral health services to school districts, intermediate units, and other educational entities throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Executive Director will inspire and lead a team to achieve the highest levels of excellence so that each individual served is provided with a meaningful and rewarding education. The Executive Director builds and maintains relationships with partners including Superintendents/Executive Directors of school districts, intermediate units, and other educational entities in order to provide quality services to meet their needs.

The Executive Director is responsible for expanding services as necessary to remain competitive and further the mission of the organization. The Executive Director will grow and diversify the organization’s customer base, expanding the administrator on assignment program, leading efforts to expand educational solutions for school districts, intermediate units, and other educational entities, and creating innovative recruiting and hiring practices. The Executive Director will remain current in educational practices and governance by participating in various executive level leadership organizations. Upon request, the Executive Director will provide guidance in the school district or intermediate unit search and selection processes for key school personnel.

The Executive Director administers the review and selection process for grant applications and sponsorship requests averaging approximately $1,750,000 ensuring the funds are being used by qualifying organizations to further CCRES’ Strategic Plan.

The Executive Director is expected to be onsite Monday through Friday in Downingtown, PA, as well as travel and meet with current and prospective clients. Additionally, phone calls and meetings are expected during non-typical work hours in order to serve our clients.
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Pittsburgh Director: Education Law Center

Who We Are:

The Education Law Center-PA is a statewide civil rights advocacy organization that has played a leading role on key issues of educational equity since 1975. ELC employs a broad range of strategies to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education, including direct legal representation, impact litigation, educating stakeholders, supporting community-based groups, and engaging in policy advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels. Our work focuses on issues of access and equity for students historically underserved by public education, including students of color, students with disabilities, multilingual learners, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming youth, students experiencing homelessness, and students involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. We work to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, advocate for fair funding for public schools, and ensure that all children have access to the full range of public education opportunities. We provide services statewide through our offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh office regularly collaborates with local community organizations and provides direct legal services to families in Western Pennsylvania and partners with the Philadelphia office on statewide

impact litigation and policy advocacy. ELC ‘s Pittsburgh office has been delivering services to our community in Western Pennsylvania for nearly four decades.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Director of our Western Pennsylvania Office in Pittsburgh who will report directly to the Executive Director based in Philadelphia. The candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, civil rights, racial justice, and advancing the rights of underserved populations.

The Pittsburgh Director provides leadership and direction to the Pittsburgh office, including overseeing direct service to underserved students, participating in local and statewide policy advocacy and litigation, building and strengthening community partnerships, and engaging with funders and board members.

The Pittsburgh Director fosters a culture of partnership and collegial working relationships within and across the offices, manages the team in Pittsburgh, and represents ELC throughout the community and region. The Pittsburgh Director serves as a critical member of the statewide ELC leadership team, collaborating with the Executive Director and leadership team in the Philadelphia office to deliver on ELC’s mission of ensuring access to a quality public education for all children in Pennsylvania.
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Policy Director Philadelphia or Harrisburg, PA: Education Law Center

The Education Law Center-PA, a statewide nonprofit legal advocacy organization that has played a leading role on key issues of educational equity and civil rights since 1975, seeks an experienced professional for a full-time policy advocacy position. The candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, racial justice, educational equity, and advancing the rights of underserved populations.

The mission of the Education Law Center is to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education. ELC employs a broad range of strategies to accomplish this mission including direct legal representation, impact litigation, educating parents and students about their legal rights, supporting community-based groups, and policy advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels. Our work focuses on issues of access and equity in public education for students historically underserved by education systems, including students of color, students with disabilities, multilingual learners, LGBTQ youth, students experiencing homelessness, and students involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. We work to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, ensure fair funding for public schools, and make certain that all children have access to the full range of public education opportunities.

Job Responsibilities include:

  • Leading ELC’s legislative and policy initiatives with a primary focus on our fair school funding advocacy
  • Working in collaboration with partners in other organizations to advance the rights of students
  • As a member of the Management Committee, the Policy Director will advise the Executive Director and colleagues on policy advocacy implementation consistent with ELC’s strategic priorities
  • Engage, develop, and execute a public policy agenda that supports the organization’s strategic goals
  • Identify, track, and analyze relevant legislation before the Pennsylvania General Assembly, in concert with colleagues
  • Prepare and edit policy and advocacy materials, including reports in collaboration with colleagues
  • In collaboration with communications team, develop and coordinate messaging on policy matters and speak publicly on ELC’s behalf at events and to the media
  • Informing and developing ELC’s policy positions at the local, state, and federal level
  • Supervising attorneys on policy work

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