Month: March 2026

Director and Curator of Public Engagement and Research: Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

Overview of position:

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Education: 4-Year Degree Required
  • Experience Level: Executive
  • Salary: USD $93,500 – $120,000 / year
  • Director and Curator of Public Engagement and Research, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Campaign Director: Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT)

Overview of position:

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Start Date: June 1, 2026
  • Application Deadline: April 12, 2026
  • Experience Level: Director
  • Salary: USD $72,000 / year
    • A $700/month health insurance stipend and $50/month technology stipend that goes to offset the expenses of employee’s home internet and phone service brings total annual take-home pay for the position to $81,000.
  • Cause Areas: Environment & Sustainability, Religion & Spirituality, Climate Change, and Volunteering

About EQAT

Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT, pronounced “equate”) is a Philadelphia-area, faith-based, intergenerational activist group that uses nonviolent direct action to push corporations toward environmental, economic, and racial justice. EQAT is primarily volunteer-led and is looking for a new co-director to help us navigate a time of many transitions. Read more about our values and practices and our current campaign targeting Vanguard, the world’s largest investor in fossil fuels.

About the Position

The Campaign Director leads volunteer teams to effectively execute strategic tactics to advance our campaign. Together with the Operations Director, they lead the organization and ensure the goals and vision set by the board are met. The Campaign Director focuses on external partnerships and ensuring our campaign work is strategically advancing the campaign, as well as internally building EQAT’s membership and skills. As of this posting, there are additional volunteer structures under development to further support the work that is currently listed in the Campaign Director responsibilities; the Campaign Director’s leadership is envisioned to be flexible, drawing back when capable volunteer leadership emerges in an area, and stepping in when capable volunteer leadership is lacking. The role also involves supporting the organization as a whole in successfully navigating significant transition, including around the roles of staff and volunteers.
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Manager of Business Growth & Stability: Sustainable Business Network

Overview of position:

  • Reports to: Executive Director
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Application Deadline: 03/20/2026
  • Start Date: 04/13/2026
  • Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

About the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia 

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is a membership-based nonprofit advancing a just, resilient, and locally rooted economy across Greater Philadelphia. We support independent businesses committed to aligning profit with purpose and measuring success through the triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity.

SBN provides education, peer learning, partnerships, and advocacy to help businesses grow sustainably while strengthening communities and protecting the environment. Our work is guided by three interconnected pillars: Environmental Sustainability, Business Growth and Stability, and People and Community Prosperity.

Founded in 2001, SBN is a trusted regional network of values-driven businesses and community partners. Equity, inclusion, and local impact are central to our approach, with a focus on expanding access to resources, strengthening representation, and advancing systems that support independent businesses and long-term community well-being.

Position Description

The Manager of Business Growth & Stability leads the systems, programs, and relationships that support SBN’s business-facing work, with a focus on economic stability, business-to-business support, membership growth, and business environmental sustainability. This role serves as the operational backbone of SBN’s Business Growth & Stability Pillar, ensuring that business programs and membership systems are financially sustainable, strategically engaged, and aligned with SBN’s broader mission and community goals.

The Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of business-facing initiatives across advocacy, education, financing, and community-building. This includes overseeing program scopes, timelines, participation goals, and impact tracking, as well as supporting responsible business practices that reduce environmental impact and strengthen long-term stability.

In addition to program leadership, the Manager plays a central role in membership strategy and engagement, systems and data management, and cross-team coordination. The position provides operational oversight for reporting, partner coordination, and program administration, and may supervise staff or contractors aligned with the Business Growth & Stability Pillar.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with senior staff, program managers, and external partners to ensure effective execution, accountability, and measurable impact.
Core Responsibilities: The Manager of Business Growth & Stability supports all aspects of the Business Growth & Stability Pillar, including program development, management, and implementation; membership strategy and engagement; data and systems administration; and leadership and team support. Core responsibilities are organized across the following areas:
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Development Manager: Baker Industries

Overview of position:

  • Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • Location: Philadelphia or Norristown office (in-person or hybrid)
  • Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000
  • Reports to: President
  • Works closely with: Donor Relations Coordinator, Board Vice Chair / Grants and Development

About the Role

Baker Industries is a small, mission-driven team. As our first Development Manager, you will be part of a four-person development team that includes the President, Donor Relations Coordinator, and Board Vice Chair for Grants and Development, working together to grow our fundraising capacity. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats. You’ll have the opportunity to build systems, deepen donor relationships, and develop new revenue streams that directly support our expansion and the people we serve. This is a growth position with the potential to expand the development team over time as Baker’s fundraising capacity increases.
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Director of Development: Mount St. Joseph Convent

Overview of position:

  • POSITION TITLE: Director of Development
  • REPORTS TO: Executive Administrator of Operations
  • FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Exempt
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Start Date: June 15, 2026
  • Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
  • Education: 4-Year Degree Required
  • Experience Level: Director
  • Salary: USD $90,000 – $110,000 / year
  • Cause Areas: Religion & Spirituality, Immigrants or Refugees

SUMMARY: The Director of Development provides leadership for the planning, direction, coordination and evaluation of the Congregational Development Program, ensuring it reflects the spirit, values, and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. This role serves as a relational presence and as a representative of the Congregation, fostering connections rooted in unity, respect, and mutual commitment. Through a spirit of shared mission, he/she invites financial support of the present and future life and ministries of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and their sponsored works.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Commit to and integrate the mission/vision of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
    • Identify, cultivate, and steward donors
    • Collaborate with staff to support the planning, implementation, and stewardship of annual fundraising appeals that benefit the Sisters of Saint Joseph and their Sponsored Ministries
    • Collaborate with staff on the development and design of all department print and digital appeals, ensuring consistency with the mission, voice, and spirit of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
    • Guide the development and ongoing care of donor recognition and appreciation programs, honoring generosity with gratitude and respect
    • Prepare annual Development Budget and the Annual Report
    • Collaborate with the Finance Office to ensure proper financial controls and accurate, timely reporting of funds

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Director: Nakashima Foundation for Peace

The Nakashima Foundation for Peace seeks a strategic, mission-driven Director to lead the organization during a pivotal period of stewardship, preservation, and growth. Working closely with the Board President and Board of Directors, the Director will oversee all aspects of the Foundation’s operations, programs, collections, historic properties, and partnerships.

The Director will advance the Foundation’s mission to preserve and interpret the legacy of George and Mira Nakashima and promote peace through craft and education, while ensuring the long-term preservation of the Nakashima Family House and related historic structures through partnerships, sound management, and public engagement.

Central to this role is advancing the Foundation’s peace mission, rooted in George Nakashima’s belief that craft and dialogue can foster understanding. The Director will work closely with the Peace Committee to set and achieve strategic goals for expanding the global presence of Peace Tables, strengthening international partnerships, and deepening the Foundation’s role as a promoter of peace through art, design, and cultural exchange.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Board Relations

  • Coordinate all Board meetings and ensure effective communication among Board committees and staff.
  • Work closely with the Board and Board President to meet current and long-term strategic planning goals.
  • Oversee the activities of all Board committees and support Committee Chairs in achieving annual objectives.
  • Establish yearly organizational goals aligned with the Foundation’s mission, Bylaws, and preservation priorities.

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Senior Director of STEM Education Initiatives: Science Center

For 60 years, the West Philadelphia-based Science Center has been a leader and partner in innovation-driven regional economic development. Located at the heart of the uCity Square campus, home to over 200 businesses, the Science Center operates at the intersection of startups, healthcare, and community to drive inclusive growth across Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

The Senior Director of STEM Education Initiatives oversees the administration and management of the Science Center’s STEM education activities, with a focus on the Science Center’s current middle school and high school programs. The Senior Director is responsible for drafting and executing the strategy for the Science Center’s STEM education initiatives, integrating insights from other programs and activities to ensure the students we serve are exposed to and prepared for future career opportunities. The Senior Director guides the evaluation strategy to ensure appropriate outcomes are tracked and inform future programmatic efforts.

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Associate Director, MSSP Program: University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and welln

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the MSSP Program Faculty Director, with dotted line reporting and support from the Cross-Master’s Curriculum Director, and under limited supervision, the MSSP Associate Director will manage many important operational components of the MSSP Program, including engaging in strategic planning, administrative operations, team management, and budgetary decisions. The MSSP Associate Director will initiate and lead the development and evaluation of innovative curricular programming, including classroom- and practicum-based learning, and ensure quality improvement processes in all aspects of the MSSP Program. The MSSP Associate Director will manage dual degree programs and certificate programs. The MSSP Associate Director will provide admissions and recruitment related assistance, as well as academic advising. The MSSP Associate Director will lead the MSSP Program team, including the Program Coordinator and any student workers. The MSSP Associate Director will regularly communicate with SP2’s MSSP students, faculty, staff, and community partners, disseminate programmatic innovations through professional publications and attendance at/participation in national professional meetings and conferences such as the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management as needed, oversee scheduling MSSP courses each term, and offer support to MSSP instructors, including review of all syllabi.

* All SP2 staff are required to participate in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the MSSP Program Faculty Director, with dotted line reporting and support from the Cross-Master’s Curriculum Director, the Associate Director will advance all components of the MSSP Program, including operational (curricular innovation & development, dual degree programs, certificates including the MSSP + Data Analytics, practicum placements, and waiver exams). Engage in strategic planning, administrative operations, and budgetary decisions. Develop, implement, and evaluate programmatic innovations at the school level and engage in continuous quality improvement with all aspects of the MSSP Program.
  • Schedule courses, recruit, and offer support to instructors for MSSP courses each term, including review of all syllabi to ensure quality standards of the MSSP program curriculum and programming; provide orientation regarding expectations and resources for teaching at SP2 for new instructors.
  •  Provide academic guidance for MSSP students and regularly communicate with them through email and in-person meetings about a range of topics, including curricular offerings and community events.
  •  Provide admissions related support, including recruiting, engagement in events, and review of applications.
  • Train, supervise, and support the MSSP Program team, including the Program Coordinator and student worker(s).
  • Provide support with initiatives and events for students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Staff various programmatic committees including MSSP Governance and liaise/collaborate with other SP2 programs, centers, and colleagues.
  • Participate in local, regional, and national social policy organizations, conferences, and meetings, including the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management, contribute to peer-reviewed publications in order to enhance MSSP Program curricular offerings, share innovative curricular advances, and ensure the presence of SP2 in local, regional and national social policy settings.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned, including participation in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.

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Senior Director of Development: Make a Wish Foundation

The Senior Director of Development of Philadelphia is a senior fundraising leader responsible for advancing philanthropic growth and revenue across the Philadelphia region for Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. This role joins the chapter at a pivotal and exciting moment as the organization prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary and deepen its presence and impact in Philadelphia.

The Senior Director will play a critical role in shaping anniversary-related fundraising efforts, including the launch of a new inaugural signature event that will serve as a cornerstone of the chapter’s long-term Philadelphia fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, this role is responsible for developing and executing short- and long-term fundraising strategies, strengthening donor and volunteer engagement, and driving sustainable revenue growth in support of the chapter’s mission.

This position directly manages one key fundraising position; the Development Associate of Philadelphia who is focused on student fundraising and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Philadelphia Fundraising Strategy & Signature Event Leadership

  • Lead the strategy, development, and launch of a new inaugural signature fundraising event in Philadelphia in celebration of the chapter’s 40th anniversary, establishing it as a cornerstone of the chapter’s long-term fundraising strategy.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the Philadelphia region aligned with chapter-wide goals and priorities.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Development to establish annual fundraising goals across revenue streams and ensure accountability for results.
  • Recruit, engage, and steward high-level volunteer leaders and honoree(s) to support fundraising committees, drive corporate sponsorships, and advance individual giving.
  • Launch and oversee vendor campaigns within the event and committee structure.
  • Drive additional fundraising opportunities, including external events, stewardship and cultivation experiences, giving programs, point-of-sale initiatives, and employee fundraising efforts.
  • Provide strategic oversight for all Philadelphia-based fundraising initiatives, including signature and third-party events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and community fundraising.
  • Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including budgeting, sponsorship strategy, volunteer leadership, implementation, and post-event evaluation.
  • Partner closely with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure exceptional execution aligned with the chapter’s brand, mission, and donor experience standards.Shape

Donor, Corporate & Volunteer Engagement

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Executive Director (Part-time): Monastery Stables

The Boarders and Stewards of the Monastery (BSM) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) located in Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park. Our vision is to be the leading example of active use of historic structures for equine activities and other programs engaging the Philadelphia community and beyond. We provide public benefit through educational programs throughout the year and invite boarders and share-boarders to support the vision as volunteers. We are working to achieve our vision through a simple but urgent mission: Increase access to horses and horse-centered healing for people historically excluded from equine spaces.

We are seeking an Executive Director working part time, approximately 20 hours per week @$30.00 to $35.00 per hour to start, commensurate with experience. This position is for someone who has fundraising experience, looking for an executive director role, and can help expand our impact, potentially increasing the hours and compensation as the organization grows under their leadership.

Monastery Stables is located at 1000 Kitchens Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Please send your cover letter and resume to BSMboard10@gmail.com.