Month: January 2026

Director of Individual Giving: The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Reporting to the Head of Development and working closely with the Advancement team consisting of the Executive Vice President, Head of Development, and Advancement Manager, the Director of Individual Giving is a new role responsible for soliciting and stewarding philanthropic gifts primarily of $2,500 and up to benefit the local and national programs and objectives of the Lenfest Institute. They will assist with developing and cultivating the donor pipeline, working closely with the team to develop thoughtful and strategic direction and engagement for donors and prospects to connect donors’ interests with The Institute’s priorities. Additionally, they will implement the activities of a newly expanded donor society that was created in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Institute.

The successful candidate must be a flexible and enthusiastic professional who is equally comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively, possessing a strong knowledge of the principles, ethics, and practices of successful fundraising. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the Philadelphia area.

The primary responsibilities include:

Donor Solicitation and Engagement

  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 individual donors and prospects.
  • Participate in major gift prospecting and execution for annual, endowment, and planned gifts, including individual donors and prospects.
  • Strategize and assist with engagement efforts for individual donors, ensuring retention, continued growth and consistent stewardship.
  • Work collaboratively across the organization, partnering with program staff to engage donors and report on the impact of restricted gifts.

 Lenfest Donor Society

  • Develop, implement and facilitate activities, events, and incentives for the giving society levels.
  • Create campaigns, invitations and other resources as needed for each activity.
  • Assist with anniversary events and investigate opportunities for retaining donors from those activities.
  • Maintain donor levels and listings for public presentation.

 Organizational Management:

  • Uphold standards, procedures and tools that enable best practices in acknowledgement, recognition, and reporting for annual and endowment fundraising.
  • Represent the Institute in convenings, meetings, and forums for the benefit of local news and fundraising as an industry practice.
  • Participate in Board Advancement Committee, staff and team meetings.
  • Provide and promote a positive institutional culture featuring teamwork, accountability, resourcefulness and a commitment to excellence; engage team members in development and advancement.
  • Maintain Salesforce database including campaigns, MOVES management and other donor record updates as needed.
  • Work collaboratively on other fundraising projects as needed.

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Senior Director, Innovation: Campus Compact

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change.

The Senior Director of Innovation provides strategic leadership for Campus Compact’s innovation and scaling work, with a focus on identifying, testing, and scaling field-facing innovations that strengthen student civic engagement, democratic discourse, and higher education’s public purpose.

This is an outward-facing, field-oriented role, responsible for building and stewarding a structured innovation ecosystem that draws from Campus Compact’s national coalition of institutions, partners, and funders. This position is a builder and advances work rapidly to help us meet the moment. The Senior Director ensures that promising practices emerging across higher education are rigorously evaluated, supported through pilot and cohort-based models, and scaled in ways that are transferable across institutional contexts.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Strategy, the Senior Director works across the organization and with external partners to ensure innovation efforts are mission-aligned, evidence-informed, and positioned for national impact. The Senior Director will have the opportunity to hire and build out the innovation team, at least 1-2 staff members, over the next 6-12 months.

This is a remote, full-time, exempt role, with regular travel required. This position is funded through a multi-year philanthropic investment and contingent on continued funding.

We would like this position to start as soon as is reasonably possible, but ideally no later than Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applicants who apply by January 12th, 2026.

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Director, Employee Relations & Recruitment: Campus Compact

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change.

The Director, Employee Relations & Recruitment is responsible for the implementation, management, and improvement of the Campus Compact’s employee relations and full lifecycle recruitment & onboarding practices. Working closely with the VP, Finance & Operations, the Senior Advisor, People & Culture, and the Senior Manager, Finance, Payroll, & Benefits Admin they will be a thought partner in the development, implementation, and continued evolution of policies, procedures, and initiatives that are aligned with Campus Compact’s people & culture values and practices. They will manage the implementation and management of People & Culture (HR) policies, practices, systems, and processes across Campus Compact.

Additionally, they will work across the organization to inform people-centered HR strategy, blending talent acquisition with maintaining positive employee relations by developing policies, managing complex investigations, driving performance, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering engagement through development and conflict resolution, bridging recruitment needs with a well-resourced, productive workforce. They act as a thought partner, working across the organization and advising on talent management, retention, and culture to align HR efforts with business goals.

We would like this position to start as soon as is reasonably possible, but ideally no later than Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applicants who apply by January 5th, 2026.

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Project Director: Campus Action Planning (CAP)

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change.

The Campus Action Plan for Civic & Community Engagement (CAP) Project is a national initiative that supports colleges and universities in developing and implementing institution-wide strategies for civic and community engagement. Through convenings, cohorts, learning communities, and technical support, CAP engages campus leadership teams in advancing equitable partnerships, integrating civic and community engagement into curricula, and expanding opportunities for students and educators to address real-world challenges. It emphasizes accountability, sustainability, and ethical engagement as core components of institutional change. Key activities of the CAP Project include:

  • Call-to-Action Symposia: in-person and virtual events
  • CAP Institutes: regional multi-day, in-person events engaging campus team
  • Innovation Cohort: yearlong cohort of campuses utilizing innovative strategies
  • Chief Executive Engagement Officers Learning Community

About the Role

The Project Director, Campus Action Planning (Project Director), serves as the strategic and operational leader for the Project. The Project Director plays a central role in advancing Campus Compact’s national strategy to rebuild trust between higher education institutions and their communities by leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of the CAP Project at scale. The Project Director has end-to-end responsibility for the planning, execution, alignment, and overall success of this complex, multi-component project. They ensure that all aspects of the CAP Project advance Campus Compact’s strategic priorities, meet funder requirements, and deliver meaningful value to participating institutions.

The Project Director leads the cross-functional CAP Project team; guides internal and external stakeholders; and exercises judgment, prioritization, and decision-making authority to ensure high-quality implementation and continuous improvement. While working collaboratively with senior leadership and partners, the Project Director is accountable for outcomes, timelines, and impact.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applicants who apply by Monday, January 5, 2026.

We would like this position to start as soon as is reasonably possible, but ideally no later than Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

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Senior Manager, Public Discourse: Campus Compact

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change.

The Senior Manager, Public Discourse, leads the execution and advancement of Campus Compact’s Public Discourse Initiative, a coordinated set of activities designed to scale dialogue, deliberation, and bridge-building across colleges and universities. This role translates organizational strategy into programmatic work that has individual, campus, and field-level impact. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Strategy, the Senior Manager supports scaling, in partnership with senior leadership and external collaborators.

The Senior Manager drives grant-funded projects; contributes insights and serves as a thought partner to senior leadership on public discourse–related strategy, informed by program implementation and field engagement; and represents Campus Compact in national partnerships and coalitions. The Senior Manager works cross-functionally and with external research fellows, scholars, and field leaders to ensure high-quality execution, learning, and impact.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applicants who apply by January 5th, 2026.

We would like this position to start as soon as is reasonably possible, but ideally no later than Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

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Non-Profit Community Development Executive Director: East Falls Development Corporation

The East Falls Development Corporation (EFDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA dedicated to community-based economic development in the East Falls community. We serve the East Falls Riverfront Business District and Conrad Street commercial corridor through technical assistance and convening, cleaning and greening, neighborhood planning, and capital improvements. We envision a thriving business district that is walkable, connected, sustainable, and healthy.

The Board of Directors relies on the Executive Director as the only full-time employee.

Job Description – Executive Director

EFDC is seeking an Executive Director who understands the importance of community relationships while also possessing excellent organizational skills, entrepreneurial energy, flexibility, and imagination to further the positive economic development in East Falls. The position can accommodate flexible scheduling needs and presents exciting opportunities to collaborate with other influential community leaders and public officials on broad-based city initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and business acumen to attract and retain business to the commercial corridor – or the desire to learn. The individual may come from small business, commercial corridor work, a non-profit organization, or management in a larger business, but must be self-motivated and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages all day-to-day organization operations, leads and coordinates grant writing and implementation efforts, staffs committees, manages the commercial corridors and business relationships, and promotes the East Falls district as a regional destination.

This is an exciting opportunity to embed yourself in a special community with engaged and passionate entrepreneurs and neighbors – while making a real, tangible difference that you can see on a daily basis.

The Duties of the Executive Director include:

• Identify, cultivate and recruit new businesses, and support existing businesses in the East Falls commercial corridors. This involves one on one assistance, consistent and timely sharing of resources, supporting the Business Association, and serving as a liaison to government.

• Research, identify, secure, and manage funding; including grants, loans or other incentives from private and city and state agencies for operations support and special projects along the corridor.• Coordinate activities of EFDC volunteer committees, ensure good communications between and among committees and the Board, and assist committees in implementing their work plans.

• Shape, manage and drive all traditional communications, website, social media, and print media for the organization.

• Build strong and productive working relationships with public agencies, other non-profits, local developers, property owners and merchants, and other commercial corridors in the City.
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Senior Manager of Workforce Initiatives: City of Philadelphia

The City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME &WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME provide prepares Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers’ human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Workforce Initiatives plays an essential role as the coordinator and manager of key workforce development program partnerships, and grant management. Building cross-functional collaborations and working connections and pipelines between systems and on behalf of employers, is a key aspect of this work.

A successful candidate for this position is capable of operating effectively in a dynamic, fast paced government department; understands the power of team building internally and with cross sector partners; and has a passion for helping get Philadelphians back to work. Strong attention to bottom line results and metrics is a must.

The Senior Manager supports the development, coordination and oversight of Workforce grants and partnerships that support the desired outcome of economic mobility for all Philadelphia residents and businesses.

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Youth Employment Talent Pipeline Manager: City of Philadelphia

The City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME &WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME prepare Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers’ human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.

Position Summary

The CCME Youth Employment Pipeline Manager will support partnerships among a diverse set of stakeholders that connect school year and summer youth workforce opportunities, including youth workforce skill building, technical training, and credentials. In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE), the Office of Children and Families (OCF), the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), various Charter Schools, and other partners, the Manager will collaborate with various offices to identify key priorities, shared best practices, support the development of strategy for implementation with the internal team and providers and collective measures for youth workforce programing.

The Manager’s primary role is to support City departments and other city-related agencies in the implementation of direct pipelines into City workforce employment and other quality jobs, work- based learning activities like summer and year-round internships with the City, and career awareness activities. The Manager will be responsible for supporting CCME, MOE and various City departments in the implementation of existing programming, development and implementation of new programming, ensuring best practices, and tracking deliverables.

The Manager is a resource mobilizer, relationship-building expert, and is savvy at leading and leveraging people, process, and policy both internally and externally. Project management is an essential skill. The Manager will work in coordination with CCME and MOE leadership, to ensure youth workforce programming is equitable and accessible to all youth, working with SDP and Charter high schools, and career and technology schools.

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Programs and Work-Based Learning Manager: City of Philadelphia

The City College for Municipal Development & Workforce Programming (CCME &WP) unit sits within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) launched in October 2024 as an investment by the Parker Administration to create economic opportunity and open doors of access to residents seeking sustainable and fulfilling career pathways. The training and education CCME prepares Philadelphians to work and serve in a number of critical areas and industries with good paying jobs, health care and retirement benefits. CCME serves as a hub for the City’s investments in workforce development across Philadelphia’s economy and seeks to foster systemic solutions to City and external employers’ human capital challenges and strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce development ecosystem.

Position Summary

The Program & Work-Based Learning (WBL) Manager supports the Director of CCME Program Development by designing, implementing, and managing high-quality work-based learning activities across CCME’s upskilling and training programs. The role is responsible for creating, implementing and managing work-based learning activities as part of CCME’s structured educational experiences, blending classroom learning with real-world work environments to develop students’ career skills and knowledge. The Manager will collaborate with City department subject matter experts and leadership, staff, educators, and students to design engaging, practical activities, such as internships, apprenticeships, capstone projects, and other practical on the job type of activities (tours, mock interviews, case studies, etc.) ensuring clear learning objectives, effective preparation, and opportunities for direct alignment with career paths. The individual works with other external partners and contracted providers in the creation of effective work-based learning activities and enriching programs that support students’ ability to obtain employment through real world application of their training.

This role is a collaborative leader with a passion for designing, implementing and managing WBL programs, including apprenticeships, internships, and other embedded work-based learning activities. This individual will play a critical role in increasing the number of students and workers placed in these programs to meet the workforce needs of Philadelphia’s businesses and communities. The individual will also have experience shaping curriculum and program content to achieve desired outcomes in support of the Director of Program Development.

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