Month: June 2025

Director of Development: Philadelphia Education Fund

For more than 30 years, the Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) has been opening pathways to college and career success for Philadelphia students.

Through our College Access Program, Philadelphia Scholars Scholarship Program, Philadelphia Postsecondary Success Program, and the McKinney Center for STEM Education, we provide college advising and college / career exposure for students in low graduation-rate, public high schools, financial support and persistence programming for first-generation college students, professional development for 1,200 teachers annually, and consulting to schools.

The Philadelphia Education Fund seeks a hands on Development Director to support the President and CEO and Board in the design, development and implementation of resource development and fundraising efforts intended to resource PEF’s work as a services provider and education thought leader.

This position:

  • Reports to the President and CEO
  • Supports the Board Development Committee
  • Serves on the Executive Leadership Team
  • Manages the Development Team, including grant writer, database admin, and communications manager.
  • Hybrid position with required days in the office. 

Core Areas of Responsibility

Administration

  • Build and manage a high-functioning development department at the Philadelphia Education Fund, including hiring and supervising team members, inclusive of part-time and/or full-time staff; independent contractors; and consultants with limited resources.
  • Develop and manage departmental budget.
  • Create and develop systems to establish annual fundraising goals, manage reporting, and track progress against goals.
  • Serve as primary relationship to PEF’s Board Development Committee.
  • Help foster a culture of supporting fundraising and development efforts across the organization, including supporting donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, volunteer engagement, program design and grant reporting.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

Serve as lead in the development and design of PEF’s corporate engagement strategy and major gifts strategy, with the aim of growing this category of giving to support program administration, seed innovation, funding an operating reserve, and increase the Philadelphia Scholars endowment through a capital campaign.

  • Strategies may include the following:
  • Design, document, and implement a systematic and integrated donor relations program for all categories of donors, including individual, major gifts, corporate, and foundation.
  • Establish and manage information tracking processes regarding acknowledgement, recognition, on-going communications and continued cultivation of past and current donors and members to enhance their relationship with PEF and increase the likelihood of continued contributions.
  • Conduct prospect research to identify prospective donors and corporate partners.
  • Establish and support giving societies and moves management approaches to drive sustained and increased giving.
  • Support capital campaign team efforts to grow scholarship endowment.
  • Draft key campaign correspondence and documents, including annual appeal, sponsorship requests, fundraising communications, stewardship communications, etc.
  • Codify and systematize corporate volunteer opportunities that drive and support donor engagement and PEF’s programmatic aims.

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Communications Manager: The Foundation of Delaware County

The Foundation for Delaware County is seeking a Communications Manager to support our communications, marketing, advancement, and public health programs. This role plays a key part in strengthening the Foundation’s visibility and brand through storytelling, design, and strategic content creation.

Working closely with the Vice President of Communications, this position will help implement communications strategies, design marketing materials, manage digital and social media content, assist with email campaigns, make website updates, create materials and communications strategies for Delco Gives, and help promote the Foundation’s public health programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Communications to develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and goals
  • Design and develop marketing and promotional materials, including social media ads, invitations, flyers, banners, display advertising, and other electronic and print materials as needed
  • Draft and schedule social media content through Loomly; monitor performance and analytics
  • Manage external and internal e-newsletters, including coordinating the content, photo selections, and layout using MailChimp
  • Help manage and implement a content calendar and communications calendar with support from the Vice President of Communications
  • Support external events, including, but not limited to, photography and video, collateral materials, swag, and assisting with logistics
  • Manage and plan communications strategies, materials, and promotions for the Foundation’s online giving day – Delco Gives
  • Research marketing and design best practices for campaigns and initiatives (e.g., social media ads, invitations, flyers, banners, etc.)
  • Assist with website updates
  • Support the production of the annual report, including photo shoots and cataloging photos for the report

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of experience in communications, marketing, public
    relations, or related field (nonprofit or business sector)
  • Social media experience (professional or personal experience)
  • Minimum two years of digital marketing experience, including search engine optimization and analytics
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is required
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills
  • Must have design experience either through Canva and/or Adobe Suite
  • Familiarity with WordPress and MailChimp or similar web hosting and email marketing platforms are a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, partners, and community members
  • Familiarity with Delaware County and its various communities is preferred but not required
  • Public Health experience is a plus

You can find the full job posting here: https://delcofoundation.org/app/uploads/2025/06/Communications-Manager-Position.pdf

Vice President of Operations & Strategic Initiatives, Bonner Foundation: Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

The inaugural Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives will be a senior leader at the Bonner Foundation, working closely with the President and other members of Bonner’s team. This individual will play a key role in strengthening internal operations, advancing strategic initiatives, and deepening partnerships across the Bonner Network and beyond. The position is designed to enhance organizational effectiveness while launching and managing high-impact special projects that expand the Foundation’s visibility, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

This role is well-suited for a thoughtful, strategic, and collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic, mission-driven environments and is energized by working alongside a passionate and nimble team. Candidates should bring a deep appreciation for higher education and college access, and ideally, direct experience working with or within service-based scholarship programs and campus civic engagement initiatives.

Full job description and application information.

Artist Services Manager: Young Audiences

Young Audiences Arts for Learning New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania’s (YA) mission is to inspire young people and expand their learning through the arts.

Since its founding in 1973, YA has grown into the region’s most comprehensive arts-in-education organization. Our venue is the school. Our model of delivery brings arts experiences by professional teaching artists directly to students. By doing so, we work to eliminate barriers to participation and increase arts accessibility for students of every socioeconomic background, geographic area, and ability.

The Artist Services Manager plays a key role in developing and maintaining productive work relationships with the YA roster of teaching artists (independent contractors) who represent diverse artistic disciplines and offer performances, hands-on workshops and residencies for PreK-12 Students, and professional development for teachers.

The Artist Services Manager has knowledge of arts education—both how the arts are currently integrated in schools and how teaching artists complement school programming, affirm and support student identity and creativity, and contribute to a welcoming school community. Candidate must have an abiding belief and passionate commitment to the value and need for arts education in all children’s lives.  The ideal candidate is curious and interested in all art forms and maintains a personal connection to the arts in their everyday life.

Full job description and application information.

Assistant Director of Policy and Education: NYS Department of Health at the Health Insurance Marketplace

Duties and description

The NY State of Health (NYSOH) Marketplace provides affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage to more than six and a half million New Yorkers. The individual in this position will be responsible for…

– Analysis of policy and regulation to inform marketplace operations, including federal and state regulations on health insurance and marketplaces, and assess the potential impact on New York’s Marketplace.

– Research and evaluation pertaining to health insurance marketplaces, including analysis of data, including federal surveys and reports, to understand trends in health insurance coverage rates and demographic.

– Support the development and implementation of innovative programs authorized under the 1332 Waiver, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

– Develop and present policy analyses, briefing materials, and impact assessments for Exchange Executive Staff and the Governor’s Office to support data-driven decision-making on health policy initiatives.

– Supervise and mentor a team of three or more staff members, overseeing their work on policy analysis, program implementation, and projects to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

– Planning and development of health equity initiatives related to the NYSOH marketplace.

– Collaborate with other marketplaces to stay informed on policy decisions made by other states.

– Work with marketplace information technology system developers to collect data on NYSOH applicants and enrollees, including demographic, income, health insurance status, premium rate, and health plan information and analyze trends in eligibility and enrollment data over time.

– Apply policy knowledge to updates to the NYSOH marketplace application software in response to changes in federal and state law and rule.

– Development, operationalization, and evaluation of programs and benefits for marketplace enrollees.
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Director of Strategic Communications: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is dedicated to leading, strengthening and amplifying the voices of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural community. Founded in 1972, we are recognized as 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 Director of Strategic Communications to join our team.

Position Overview

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for developing and executing the Cultural Alliance’s communications initiatives and overseeing marketing strategies. The Director of Strategic Communications will work under the direction of the Executive Vice President to deliver compelling and consistent messages across all of the Cultural Alliance’s external and internal communications channels. The Director of Strategic Communications will also work with the Membership Associate to execute marketing initiatives and meet earned revenue goals.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

  • Plan, create and implement the organization’s internal and external communications strategy across all communications platforms, including timely communications utilizing the Cultural Alliance website, emails, social media and other communications tools
  • Develop compelling narratives to support the Cultural Alliance’s goals and ensure their consistent delivery throughout all internal and external communications
  • Coordinate consistent branding and messaging across all communications outlets, including published and digital platforms, including the rollout of a new brand identity that aligns with the Cultural Alliance’s recently adopted strategic plan
  • Support the Cultural Alliance’s strategic development initiatives through the development of collateral materials, the annual report, and membership engagement materials.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Cultural Alliance’s public relations consultants to shape external communications and to coordinate media opportunities
  • Support the Cultural Alliance’s research and advocacy initiatives through the development of reports, presentations and other materials
  • Create content and maintain the organization’s digital platforms, including the website, the CultureWire newsletter, social media and other forms of communications
  • Oversee assessment and transition of Cultural Alliance website
  • Develop and oversee strategies to engage advertising partners on the Cultural Alliance’s various communications channels to meet earned revenue goals, working with the Membership Associate on sales and fulfillment
  • Manage the Cultural Alliance’s Google Ad Grant and Adwords accounts
  • Produce graphics for various communications, when appropriate
  • Manage contractors as needed, including graphic designers, photographers, videographers, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned

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Director of Development: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is dedicated to leading, strengthening and amplifying the voices of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural community. Founded in 1972, we are recognized as 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 Director of Development to join our team.

Position Overview

The Director of Development reports directly to the President & CEO and functions as part of the Leadership Team of the Alliance, working to achieve the Cultural Alliance’s strategic goals and to sustain our work.  It is a highly visible leadership role in the arts and culture sector of Greater Philadelphia, acting as an ambassador, connector and resource.  The key challenge of this position is to realize the Alliance’s contributed revenue goals and to align our development strategies with the organization’s strategic goals. The Director of Development will manage the Development Manager to ensure the coordination and timely execution of all development-related activities.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

General

  • Collaborate with the President and Leadership Team to define projects and approaches for all development, stewardship, and fundraising activities
  • Create and manage the annual Development Department budget to effectively meet departmental goals and key metrics
  • Supervise all members of the Development team, developing workplans, conducting performance reviews and supporting their professional development
  • Work with the Leadership Team to ensure all programmatic activities (research, advocacy, membership, communications, community engagement, grantmaking, and creative youth development) are incorporated in a comprehensive annual development plan. Collaborate with the team to develop additional supportive development strategies as needed
  • Oversight and management of the development database
  • Managing development staff to ensure database management, timely acknowledgement of gifts, maintenance of the grants calendar and other development-related administrative tasks

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Staff Accountant: Museum of the American Revolution

he Museum is seeking a Staff Accountant reporting to the Accounting Manager.  This position is responsible for maintaining and processing weekly accounts payable and associated reports and entries, processing, verification and reconciliation of daily sales, and other general accounting duties.  Candidate must have a minimum of two years of experience working in a general accounting or accounts payable environment.  Must possess a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain Accounts Payable function including:

Review approved Accounts Payable invoices received for accuracy, including account coding.

Process invoices through accounts payable system and for payment through cash disbursement system including EFTs, bank drafts and paper checks.

Monitor recurring monthly invoices for payment and approval.

Maintain vendor filing system ensuring proper documentation is maintained for all payments and approvals.

Accurately upload all invoices into AP software (Financial Edge).

Process employee expense reimbursements; monitor for irregularities and errors.

Monthly company credit card reconciliation.

Review monthly credit card reconciliation regarding backup and coding accuracy, process through AP system.

Monthly reconciliation of pre-paid expenses.

Maintaining and evolving policy and procedures regarding AP to other departments.

Able to answer questions from staff regarding company AP rules and regulations.

Analyze invoices and make recommendations for cost savings and improvements.

Monitor and reconcile all electronic deposits into the checking account.

Prepare and process daily check deposits.

Maintain daily cash activity spreadsheet.

Daily bank reconciliation verifying all cash inflows/outflows and preparing journal entries to clear reconciling items.

Provide accurate reporting to various departments regarding the deposits of cash receipts.

Track estimated commission payments from third party vendors.

Assist with recording and reconciliation of all Daily Sales activity including:

Sales activity reported by Galaxy POS.  Enter transactions into Daily Sales spreadsheet and reconcile cash activity on a daily basis.

Monitor all credit card activity, review monthly fee reporting and record in General Ledger.

Maintaining hard copies of daily cash deposits sorted on a monthly basis and verifying that the bank deposit slips match Galaxy receipts.

Liaison with Group Sales team verifying payments from Outside Ticketing Agencies, Schools, and Groups

Reconciliation between Galaxy and FE with regards to Scholarship SV cards, OTA AR accounts.

Responsible for the recognition of anytime tickets based on calendar month and 1 yr expiration cycle.

Monthly reconciliation of deferred revenue, deferred memberships, and sales tax payable.

Monitor and reconcile all electronic deposits into the checking account.

Prepare and process daily check deposits.

Prepare and post various journal entries.

Other duties as assigned.
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Manager of the Board of the Director’s Relations & the Relations Office

The position of Manager of the Board of Directors Relations & the President’s Office is a full-time exempt position reporting to the President and CEO. This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same. The position supports the Mann Center’s Board of Directors and Chairman’s Council relations. The other facet of the role is closely aligned with and supports the President and CEO.

Board of Directors and Chairman’s Council Relations –

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates all logistical details for all Board meetings, committees, subcommittees, and task force meetings, including scheduling, prep meetings, agendas, minutes, and all other special considerations.
  • Assists the Development department in preparation for Chairman’s Council meetings and gatherings, and assists with the coordination of Board and Council ‘mixer’ events.
  • Records and distributes minutes following each Board, committee, or subcommittee meeting.
  • Maintains Board materials, reports, and files, regularly updating as needed.
  • Maintains historical database of Board and Council members.
  • Maintains records for all Board standing committees, working groups, and task forces, including minutes, bylaws, policies, and resolutions.
  • Creates and maintains a calendar of all Board standing committees, working groups, and task force meetings and events. Initiates drafts for the annual calendar and all agendas.
  • Administers distribution, collection, tabulation, and summary reporting of the annual Board and Council assessments, pledge forms, and code of ethics forms.
  • Serves as primary liaison between the Board of Directors and staff.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date lists of Board and Council prospects in collaboration with the President & CEO, Senior Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer, and the Governance Committee.
  • Oversees, or personally conducts research for various Board-related initiatives or projects and prepares executive summaries, proposals, and/or reports of findings at the direction of the President & CEO and Governance Committee.
  • Schedules and produces the agenda and supporting materials for the CEO’s monthly meeting with the Chairman of the Board.
  • Administers the scheduling, creation, and mailing of the recurring Board and Council electronic newsletter.
  • Coordinates all activities for new Board and committee member orientation, including scheduling, refining all orientation materials and summary reports, and survey follow-up.
  • Oversees the coordination and execution of Board and Council special events, including private dinners and cultivation events.
  • Maintains and ensures a high level of confidentiality for sensitive information and material.
  • Creates mailings, newsletters, and other materials for Board members.
  • Functions of the role may change based on the needs of the business.

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Manager, Development Services: Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly

The Manager of Development Services will work closely with the Managing Director of Annual Fund & Development Services in the organization and implementation of all Development department systems. The Manager will coordinate financial tracking and reporting for all gift revenue and serves as one of the primary liaisons to the Finance Office. The Manager will act as lead gift processor and supervise the gift processing team to ensure adherence to gift processing policies, procedures and quality and production standards.

The Manager will manage the maintenance of donor records in our CRM, Tessitura, for the Development Office, as well as work on various projects as assigned by the Managing Director of Annual Fund & Development Services. The Manager will oversee critical workflow and the operations of the Development Services team and serve as a key liaison to the rest of the Development team for Development Services needs.

Essential Functions:

Manage daily gift processing work-flow, ensuring gifts are entered correctly and promptly.

Supervise staff, including approval of time sheets, annual goals, and reviews. Manage team schedules to ensure gift processing team is present for necessary in office work.

Serve as the primary contact for banking transactions (wire, ACH, stock gifts, and other payment types) and process complex transactions and adjustments, special fund gifts, and potential customer service issues.

Assist Managing Director with administrative tasks of the budget process, as needed.

Create new funds, campaigns, designations and source codes in database for the Department. Monitor adherence and update and innovate processes as needed.

Work closely with Development staff on record retention policies and procedures

Draft and maintain processing and how-to guides for Development Services processes. Oversee team to ensure these guides are kept up to date on a regular basis and are being adhered to by all team members.

Conduct quality control inspections. Provide feedback and additional training as needed.

Manage the monthly giving program; work closely with the Digital Strategies team to successfully maintain Sustainer giving online.

Oversee the acknowledgement process, ensuring all receipts are compliant with IRS and State requirements and are sent promptly after gifts are received.

Serve as liaison to the Finance department for gift processing issues and reconciliation, producing reconciliation reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis.

Maintain Development reports as needed; assist with the creation of new Tessitura reports and modifications to existing reports in conjunction with IT.

Train new staff members on Tessitura and various office applications as necessary. Coordinate training sessions to introduce new system functionalities and refreshers.

Oversee Pledge Receivable processes, including but not limited to sending open pledge reports, producing invoices, and managing the annual write off review with Finance.

Complete special projects as assigned.
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