Month: December 2024

Executive Director: Nationalities Services Center

The Nationalities Service Center (NSC) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Recognized as one of the leading immigrant and refugee resettlement agencies in Pennsylvania, NSC has spent the last 100 years committed to assisting its clients with building a solid foundation for a self-sustaining and dignified future. Through comprehensive services and support, including legal protections, health and wellness, education, and language services, NSC empowers immigrants and refugees to thrive and pursue a just future.

NSC is committed to serving as an important resource for the migrant communities of Philadelphia. NSC delivers life-changing work every day, providing critical support to communities that have been increasingly targeted over the last decade. Growing attacks on migrant communities across the globe present an unprecedented opportunity for NSC to continue centering the voices of immigrants and refugees to drive meaningful change. The next Executive Director will play a pivotal role in balancing the fortification of the agency’s internal infrastructure and culture while working externally to elevate NSC’s profile on a local and national stage. This leader will need to ensure that NSC remains both a beacon of hope for its clients and a leading advocate for systemic change.

Having recently turned 100 years old, NSC offers a breadth and depth of professional services to deliver a comprehensive experience for its clients, including early pathways to stability and long-term economic mobility. Whether resettling refugees from global crises in Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine or responding to local challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, NSC has proven to be a resilient and trusted resource for those in need in times of crisis. The organization’s inclusive, one-stop model ensures that every client receives the support they need to build a self-sustaining, dignified future. As an integral part of the Philadelphia community, NSC continues to be a leader in immigrant and refugee services, and it remains steadfast in its mission to assist immigrants and refugees in creating strong, lasting foundations for their future.

NSC has seen exponential growth across the number of clients served and services offered, and the workforce has increased to support client demands with 5,000 clients, 134 employees, and over 300 volunteers. The next Executive Director will lead NSC into its second century of serving those fleeing homes they never wanted to leave in search of safety, security, and community. As such, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of a fair and just pathway for immigrants seeking to enter the United States in pursuit of a better life. Through thoughtful, communicative, and strategic leadership, the Executive Director will cultivate and sustain trusted, collaborative relationships with various local and federal constituencies to ensure that the diverse needs and concerns of NSC clients are accurately represented. Furthermore, the Executive Director will provide direction to staff, value their expertise, and nurture their well-being.

TO APPLY

NSC has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to the search team confidently at the link below. Please include a CV/resume and a two-to-three-page letter of interest responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined above.

Tiffany Weber (she/her), Search Lead | Managing Associate

Karen Avery (she/her), Partner

Quizayra Gonzalez (she/her), Senior Associate

https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/nationalities-services-center/exe…

Applicants with lived experience within any of our program areas, as well as Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, are strongly encouraged to apply.

NSC’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all Applicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities, neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, prior convictions, or any other protected classifications under federal, state, or local law.

To Apply

https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/nationalities-services-center/exe…

Senior Director of Major Gifts: The Barnes Foundation

Primary Function:  The Barnes Foundation Senior Director of Major Gifts is responsible for the strategic execution and management of all aspects of fundraising with upper-level individual giving including the Major Gifts, Barnes Art Ball, and Circles Membership programs.  The Senior Director of Major Gifts provides leadership for the individual giving fundraising staff in the Major Gifts and Circles teams and oversees two core volunteer committees, the Ambassadors Board and National Ambassadors Board. With the SVP, Deputy Director for Advancement, s/he also participates in strategy, engagement, solicitation and stewardship for the Second Century Endowment Campaign and planned giving. As a senior member of the development staff, this position also provides guidance and support for institution-wide strategic and Advancement initiatives through collaboration with other departments, knowledge and resource sharing and staff supervision.

Education/Training/Experience:  

  • Bachelor of Arts required; Advanced degree in business, management, communications or arts administration preferred.
  • 10 years+ progressively responsible experience in fundraising, membership, or arts administration
  • Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the mission of the Barnes Foundation.
  • Proven ability to identify and build strong external relationships with a variety of volunteers, public leadership, partner organizations and other stakeholders; must demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, enthusiasm and a donor-centric approach.
  • Advanced skills in negotiation, planning, problem solving and budget management.
  • Proven ability to plan and set meaningful objectives, and to lead projects to completion.
  • Strong organizational skills: detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and execute in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve issues and maintain composure and professionalism in an environment of changing and/or multiple priorities.
  • Track record of success in meeting fundraising goals and demonstrated experience securing significant gifts from individuals.
  • Excellent managerial and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel a must, and a knowledge of Salesforce desirable.
  • Campaign experience preferred.

Physical Demand Analysis:  

  • Physical Requirements:  Lifting up to 40 lbs.  80% of day sitting required; however there is standing at special events.
  • Visual Requirements:   Extensive computer use.
  • Hearing Requirements:  Phone use.
  • Working Conditions:  Position operates in an environment that is generally free of noise, dust, temperature extremes or other hazards.

Job Specific Competencies:

Fundraising Program Management

  • With Deputy Director, Sr Vice President for Advancement, develops strategic direction and meets annual goals: renewing and increasing the number of individual/family major gifts for restricted and unrestricted operating revenues and endowment campaign contributions.
  • Provides oversight of the Major Gifts and Circles Membership team, with comprehensive, result-driven strategies that align with institutional goals and objectives.
  • With the Director of Individual Giving, successfully meets annual Circles goals for program revenue, cultivation and stewardship activities, benefits fulfilment, and reporting.
  • With Donor Engagement Manager, collaborates to meet Barnes Art Ball goals including leadership committee engagement, attendance, programming, and revenue.
  • Oversees the development and use of all Major Gifts, Circles Membership and Barnes Art Ball collateral and materials, utilizing best and innovative practices across channels, and ensuring that they support fundraising goals and are delivered in a timely and relevant way.
  • Provides leadership and support for planned giving donors and the 1922 Legacy Society.
  • Promotes the effective use of prospect management. Works with team to identify donors as well as prepare for, lead, and execute actions that qualify donors and move them forward with personalized engagement strategies.
  • Maintains a portfolio of approximately 150-200 donors and prospects (high net worth individuals), developing cultivation and solicitation strategies to help deepen their engagement with the Barnes mission and programming.
  • Identifies and qualifies prospects and existing donors for enhanced Circles Membership or Major Gifts restricted and unrestricted giving. Refers donors with lower capacity to development colleagues as appropriate. With team, develop and execute cultivation, communication, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition strategies that will motivate high-capacity prospects and current donors toward increased engagement with the Barnes and higher levels of giving.
  • Identifies strategies and tactics for fundraising opportunities across constituencies, where appropriate.
  • Maintains accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities in CRM.  Ensures that Major Gifts, Circles and Barnes Art Ball team comply with record keeping practices.

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Director of Development and Communications: Philadelphia Bar Foundation

Founded soon after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation works to ensure that more Philadelphians can access civil legal advice, assistance, and representation, regardless of background, income, or zip code. In addition to giving unrestricted annual grants to dozens of nonprofit civil legal aid and policy organizations, the Bar Foundation oversees 10 fellowships, funds, and programs that build new generations of public interest and pro bono lawyers, advance diversity in the legal profession, and engage young lawyers in nonprofit work, and fosters innovation in how people can more easily access needed civil legal services through the development of the Philadelphia Equal Justice Center.

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Development and Communications. The Director of Development and Communications works in partnership with the Executive Director to advance the mission and strategic goals of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and Equal Justice Center. The Director is responsible for all aspects of fundraising and communications for the Foundation and Equal Justice Center which includes bolstering relationships with community stakeholders; identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective and existing donors; fostering sponsorship opportunities for programs and events; seeking, applying for and managing grant funding; building and maintaining a communications and public relations program to engage donors, partners, and the media that includes data stewardship, solicitations, promotions, event materials, web content, social media, digital assets, print collateral, and brand reputation. The Director supervises two direct reports: the Communications and Advocacy Lead, and the Development and Programs Lead.

Essential Functions:

Development 

• Establish and oversee the implementation of annual fundraising plans to address the needs of the Foundation and the Equal Justice Center. Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees to set one-year, five-year, and longer-term fundraising objectives.

• Identify and secure new revenue streams through law firm annual giving, annual donor development, corporate and sponsorship acquisition, planned-giving, events, and programs.

• Evaluate the success of each fundraising initiative and its effectiveness in reaching the goals established in the annual fundraising plan.

• Establish and oversee accurate, timely, and thorough implementation of gift processing procedures, gift acknowledgments, and reports.

• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Board members in undertaking prospect research, outreach, and cultivation across all revenue source fields (private, public, foundations, corporate, individual, etc.).

• Oversee planning of fundraising and educational events.

• Design, produce, and track annual giving campaigns and solicitations for support.

• Produce content for grant proposals and reports and communicate progress internally and externally (to grantor).

• Support the Communications and Fundraising and Board Development Committees of the Board, and coordinate with staff on support for the Partnerships and Programs and Equal Justice Center Committees.

• Attend Board of Trustees’ meetings and other meetings and events as necessary.

• Oversee the maintenance and quality assurance of organizational data for fundraising and communications efforts in the Salesforce Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system, and ensure maintenance of up-to-date email, mailing, and distribution lists.

Communications and Community Engagement: 

• Oversee the preparation and updating of content for the Foundation’s and Equal Justice Center’s websites.

• Oversee the preparation, scheduling, and posting of content on the Foundation’s and Equal Justice Center social media accounts.

• Oversee and manages the preparation and distribution of media releases, direct mail and other external communications.

• Connect with the Foundation’s partners to share and promote communication and marketing materials.

• Oversee the production and distribution of e-newsletters.

• Oversee the annual publication production including annual reports, fundraising campaign materials, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Assign, plan, and oversee the work of the development and communications staff.

• Conduct performance evaluations with the purpose of positioning employees for success and growth within the organization.

• Provide expense and revenue budget projections for fundraising and communications.

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Director of Accounting: Science History Institute

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Director of Accounting to plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the Institute’s accounting, audit, financial, and regulatory functions and systems. The Director of Accounting will support the Chief Financial Officer with systems and processes to manage the organization’s endowment and investment managers. This position will also establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls designed to mitigate all forms of risk, ensure the accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Other duties include supervising a Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist. This position requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum of seven years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Demonstrated proficiency using accounting software; experience with Financial Edge (FE NXT) highly desirable
  • Strong interest in automating manual operations
  • Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
  • Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work both independently at times and as part of a collaborative team
  • Strong project-management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the link provided:

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The starting annual salary for this position is $80,000. Salary offer may be higher based on candidate’s experience.

The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of 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. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.

About the Science History Institute

Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the link provided.

Recruitment

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Staff Accountant: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Fairmount Park Conservancy brings parks to life. We work with the City of Philadelphia and its communities to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources, and public health.  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, six other watershed parks, and more than 130 neighborhood parks and gardens around the city.

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the facilitation and execution of the accounting tasks related to Conservancy operations. This position reports to the Controller of the Conservancy.  Key responsibilities include managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and finance information systems, and supporting senior leadership with audit and compliance actions.

Responsibilities:

  • Client and Vendor Management
    • Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure timely submission of payment requests
    • Prepare all vendor and contractor invoices for payment
    • Prepare monthly client requisitions and reimbursement requests according to grant requirements
    • Monitor reimbursements to Conservancy and its vendors and contractors
    • Prepare and coordinate bank draws for financing to ensure timely payments
  • Report, Track, and Monitor Project Activity
    • Ensure contractor and vendor compliance with contract terms and conditions
    • Update project spending rates monthly to assist senior leadership in managing organizational cash flow
    • Prepare monthly cost reports for project managers
    • Track changes, allowances, and contingency reserves
    • Maintain project files and update information in relevant software

This role also supports project-based work of the Conservancy in conjunction with the respective team facilitating the project. Some of the core project-based duties are:

  • Project Start-Up
    • Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish budget frameworks for job costing and billings
    • Track new and existing projects in the operational software according to approved documents
    • Organize approved documents and ensure compliance with the Conservancy’s retention policy and audit requirements
  • Project Closeout
    • Assist with the financial aspects of project closeout
    • Participate in any project, funder, or organizational audit

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Assistant Director of Group Sales: The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute, the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and engaging experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the crucial role science plays in our lives.

At The Franklin Institute, we provide an environment that is as nurturing as it is dynamic. Our team-oriented approach allows for ample learning and career growth opportunities. We think you will find TFI offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. We are eager for your input, ideas, and inspiration.

The Assistant Director of Group Sales will oversee strategy, planning, and execution of The Franklin Institute’s Contact Center, with a primary focus on Group Sales.  This position will lead the daily operation of the Contact Center, which is TFI’s hub for guest communication and advance ticket sales, as well as managing and reporting the Admission Department’s funds. This is a critical role at The Franklin Institute that establishes the TFI customer experience by creating a culture of best-in-class pre- and post-visit service.

Position Description

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to meet or exceed group sales goals
  • Understand industry trends for this market
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the TFI Group Sales process, including booking tickets, confirming reservations, collecting payment, and fulfilling orders through the Galaxy ticketing system.
  • Oversee TFI’s Contact Center team to ensure standards are met and executed in a seamless and accurate manner.
  • Determine contact center performance targets for speed, accuracy, quality, sales, and efficiency, and ensure these goals are met on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Create a fun, positive, inclusive team environment for all staff members
  • Assist the Director of Business Operations with achieving departmental goals and fill in support for ticketing and customer service initiatives when needed
  • Complete weekly revenue reconciling procedures, including, but not limited to, cash and check deposits, closing shift reports, billing and refund submissions and partner revenue reports. Timely report errors to the Director.
  • Responsible for the timely completion of Payroll and schedules for hourly team members as well as manager.
  • Manage department spending according to budget
  • Expertly operates the 8×8 contact center software and is the liaison between the contact center and IT.
  • Develop and generate ideas that support delivering a World Class Visitor Experience to museum constituents.
  • Update telephone system queue messages to ensure call routing is set up appropriately.

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Vice President of Community Engagement: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance was founded in 1972 and is one of the nation’s best-known and most effective arts service organizations.  We operate in five counties surrounding Philadelphia, and also serve southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware as part of our metropolitan region.  We have over 450 nonprofit and for-profit members, but the Alliance serves the entire cultural sector – over 1,500 performing arts, visual arts, history, science, horticulture, arts education, community art centers and other cultural organizations.

We are currently searching for a Vice President of Community Engagement to join our team.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Community Engagement is a full-time position that reports to the President & CEO.  They serve as a member of the senior leadership team. They will oversee community engagement, advocacy, creative youth development, and grantmaking, serving as supervisor for a team of four. The position is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining authentic, credible relationships with organizational constituents, including organizations, individuals and other community-based stakeholders and representing the interests of the Cultural Alliance. They directly support the President in advancing the Cultural Alliance’s advocacy strategies.  They work across departments to help ensure efficient communications and to facilitate execution of the Cultural Alliance’s key strategic objectives.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

  • Lead and provide strategic direction to the Cultural Alliance’s community engagement initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities and advocacy positions.
  • Serve as one of the primary representatives of the Cultural Alliance in the community, actively participating in meetings, forums and events to heighten the organization’s profile, strengthen its relationships with stakeholders and amplify its strategic positions and key services.
  • Organize and lead coalition-building efforts, bringing diverse stakeholders together to share information and insights, and to build collaborative relationships.
  • Enhance community awareness of Cultural Alliance services to advance the organization’s role and to grow its membership.
  • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the alignment and integration of  community engagement strategies with other initiatives.
  • Serve as a primary contact to address stakeholder feedback and resolve concerns.
  • Develop and analyze community engagement metrics to inform strategy development and to provide reports to the Cultural Alliance leadership.

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Chief Executive Officer: Family Service Association of Bucks County

Family Service Association of Bucks County is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) social service organization headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Quakertown and Bristol, serving communities throughout Bucks County. Family Service also operates out of twenty-two school-based sites and the Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter. Since its founding in 1953, Family Service has been improving the lives of children and families, doing whatever it takes to help them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

Last year, more than 50,000 people turned to Family Service for help addressing a broad range of challenges. Family Service offers a variety of programs and services focused on increasing opportunities for adults, reducing substance use, improving the lives of those with mental illness, preparing children and adolescents for the future, improving the quality of life for those living with HIV/AIDS, and much more.

Family Service is a member of United Way of Bucks County and Social Current and is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Family Service is also licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to provide mental health and drug and alcohol assessment and treatment services.

Mission: We listen, care and help. Every day.

Vision: A community where anyone can achieve their full potential.

THE POSITION

The Chief Executive Officer for Family Service Association of Bucks County has a highly visible and critical role within the community. The CEO is viewed by community leaders, public officials, payers, foundations, donors, and clients as a collaborative partner with a genuine interest in the well-being of the community and its citizens. Family Service primarily serves low-income populations who are vulnerable and most in need. The demand for services within Bucks County from this population is increasing each and every year and the CEO of Family Service must ensure that those needs are being met. Family Service has a hard-earned reputation of delivering outstanding service and is seen as a true innovator in how problem solving is approached within the community. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors, who may be represented by its President.
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Communications Director: Education Law Center

The Education Law Center-PA, a statewide nonprofit legal advocacy organization that works to ensure all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education, seeks an experienced, collaborative professional for a full-time position managing the organization’s communications. The candidate should have an extensive track record of success managing a multifaceted communications program, along with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, racial justice, educational equity, and advancing the rights of underserved populations.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Communications strategy: Develop communications strategies that will broaden ELC’s reach and increase its Analyze, distill, frame, and communicate key issues of education policy and practice in ways that advance our policy agenda.
  • Editorial: Review of all content before publishing for accuracy and to align with ELC strategic priorities, standards, and style guide, ensuring culturally competent communications.
  • Media relations: Develop ELC’s media lists, cultivate strong relationships with media contacts, issue press releases, and respond to media requests. Provide support and talking points for ELC staff and information for journalists.
  • Website: Working with IT director (who manages the back end), oversee the development and maintenance of the organization’s website, including writing and visuals.
  • Social media: Develop a robust social media strategy, maintaining active social media accounts on multiple platforms.
  • E-newsletter, fact sheets, and reports: Edit and oversee production of ELC’s monthly e-newsletter and other mass email communications, including list development. Edit and oversee production and updating of ELC’s portfolio of fact sheets and other publications.
  • Statements: Work with staff to draft official statements, opinion pieces, public speeches, and messaging for advocacy campaigns.
  • Marketing and development: Work with development staff to help develop marketing and fundraising materials and support public events.
  • Coordination and supervision: Work collaboratively both internally and externally: supervise and coordinate the communication work of ELC’s program associate, IT director, and interns; work externally with organizational partners to support coalition communications.

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