Author: Laura Henrich

Executive Director: Pathways to Housing

Pathways to Housing PA seeks an exceptional Executive Director to guide this groundbreaking $25 million organization through a pivotal moment of expansion and leadership transition. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organization that has fundamentally transformed how Philadelphia addresses homelessness, achieving an extraordinary 85% housing retention rate among the more than 550 individuals it serves at any given time.The Executive Director will join Pathways during an unprecedented period of growth, backed by a transformational multi-year grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. This leader will partner closely with founding President & CEO Christine Simiriglia while preparing for eventual succession to the top role. The position calls for someone who can build trust, strengthen operations, and expand impact while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the radical compassion at the heart of Housing First.

This role is ideal for a visionary operational leader who understands that ending homelessness requires both business acumen and deep humanity – someone who can navigate government relationships, contracts, and compliance requirements in the morning, then sit with program participants and frontline staff in the afternoon, bringing authentic presence to every interaction.

About the Company: 

Since 2008, Pathways to Housing PA has grown from a $2.5 million startup to a $25 million comprehensive service organization, pioneering the Housing First model in Philadelphia. The organization serves individuals experiencing chronic homelessness who have serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and other disabilities, providing immediate access to permanent housing without preconditions of sobriety or treatment compliance.

What sets Pathways apart is not just its housing program, but its holistic ecosystem of services that address every aspect of participants’ lives:

Core Programs:

  • Housing First Program: The flagship initiative providing scattered-site permanent housing with intensive case management, achieving sector-leading retention rates through unconditional support
  • Integrated Care Clinic: Launched in 2015 with Jefferson Health and Project HOME, offering on-site primary care, psychiatry, and behavioral health services with a trauma-informed approach
  • Opioid Use Disorder Center of Excellence: A state-funded treatment center serving 225+ participants annually with medication-assisted treatment and recovery coaching
  • Philadelphia Furniture Bank: A social enterprise established in 2014 that transforms empty apartments into homes, furnishing 1,400 homes annually for clients from Pathways and 70+ partner agencies
  • Good Haul: A 2022 junk-hauling social enterprise that generates revenue while diverting usable items to those in need
  • Work First Employment Program: Providing transitional employment and job coaching to 15+ participants, building skills for mainstream workforce re-entry.
  • Alumni Association: Ensuring continued community connection for participants who have achieved housing stability
  • Housing First University: Spreading the model nationally through training and consulting services

With approximately 140 dedicated staff members, Pathways operates at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and human dignity, proving daily that housing is healthcare and that everyone deserves a home.
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Project Director, Biomedical Programs: The Pew Charitable Trusts

Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement

The Pew Programs in the Biomedical Sciences is part of the Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement Program portfolio, which houses all of Pew’s grantmaking initiatives, including two that support scientific research nationally and internationally—the Pew Biomedical Programs and the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation—and one that supports state-level science policy fellowships. The portfolio’s grantmaking also focuses on supporting thriving communities in Pew’s hometown of Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, our grants support health and human services nonprofits, artists and arts organizations, and public spaces that make the city a better place to live for everyone, and we also perform research and policy work on local issues such as housing, jobs and the economy, poverty, and demographics. Furthermore, the portfolio includes the Evidence Project, which seeks to catalyze collective action among philanthropies, public funding agencies, and a diverse array of leaders in government, academia, and civil society to close the gap between research and outcomes.

Biomedical Programs

The Pew Biomedical Programs consists of four separate grants, each one designed to fund a different aspect of biomedical research. These four programs are The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences (Scholars), the Pew Latin American Fellows in the Biomedical Sciences, the Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research, and the Pew Innovation Fund. These programs primarily provide funding for early-career (postdoctoral fellows and assistant professor level) scientists across a broad spectrum of biomedical research. The programs encourage risk-taking and aim to fund creative research that would otherwise not be supported. Long-standing programs of the organization, the programs have an alumni network of over 800 top scientists across disciplines throughout the world. Grantees are chosen each year through a competitive nomination process and a rigorous review by the programs’ national scientific advisory committees. Grantees also participate in a yearly annual meeting where they present their work, network, and participate in professional development opportunities.

Position Overview

The Project Director plays a key role managing four grant programs that provide a springboard for medical advances that improve human health. By efficiently administering the Pew Biomedical Scholars Program, the Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research Program, the Pew Latin American Fellows Program, and the Pew Innovation Fund, the Project Director will lead annual processes, build relationships with donors, and identify opportunities for the programs to grow.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement, this position is based in Philadelphia, PA, and will participate in Pew’s core in-office days and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.
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Donor Engagement Manager: SpeakUp!

SpeakUp! is a nonprofit organization fostering honest conversations between teens and adults to strengthen relationships and emotional well-being. We’ve reached over 35,000 students and families across Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey — and we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking a Donor Engagement Manager to join our team as our first full-time development hire. In this role, you’ll build and deepen relationships with donors, manage fundraising events and campaigns, and help shape the future of development at SpeakUp!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors
  • Support donor meetings, events, and fundraising communications
  • Track donor data and engagement metrics (CRM: DonorPerfect/CiviCRM)
  • Partner on communications and strategy, including content and campaigns
  • Represent SpeakUp! at community and school events

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of fundraising or donor engagement experience
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
  • Experience with CRM systems (DonorPerfect a plus)
  • Passion for youth mental health, education, or community-based work

Benefits:

  • Salary: $65,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO + office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Flexible, supportive work culture

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Impact Manager,: City Year

City Year Philadelphia seeks an Impact Manager who is responsible for the overall management of the execution of the day-to-day operations and achievement for teams of 6-9 or 12-18 Student Success Coaches (also known as SSCs and service outcomes. The IM manages the work of SSCs with the shared goals of keeping students on track to graduate and establishing positive relationships with school partners. The Impact Manager will coach their SSC teams through a journey of learning, reflection, and service to build civic capacity, civic identity, and leadership skills. Reporting directly to an Impact Director, the IM is responsible for collaborating with the Impact Department and other City Year colleagues to meet all department and organizational goals. Additionally, the Impact Manager is responsible for curating and supporting transformational school partnerships, community, and external stakeholder relationships to promote and support the long-term sustainability of the site.

Learn more and apply here.

Deputy Director of Teacher Programs: National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to teaching about the Constitution. Located on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall, steps from where the Constitution was drafted and signed, it serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis in order to increase awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.”

Position Summary:

The Deputy Director of Teacher Programs will join the Education Team to support professional learning initiatives for teachers nationwide, with a focus on supporting those who work in rural and remote areas of the country. In this role, the Deputy Director will contribute to the design, planning, and execution of the Center’s professional learning work within the Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) Fellowship, as well as throughout the entire department.

The Deputy Director will play a key role in supporting the Center’s CERRC Fellowship, which provides sustained professional learning support to educators in rural and remote areas across the country. This will include researching best practices and developing meaningful professional learning opportunities for educators, as well as training the Fellows responsible for delivering these sessions. This position will be required to travel to locations with CERRC Fellows, and other locations to support professional learning work, throughout the Fellowship process. The Deputy Director will also organize, coordinate, and plan the logistics of the Fellowship, taking on the work of ensuring travel arrangements, lodgings, and locations for the workshops are booked.

The Deputy Director will also be responsible for coordinating professional learning work throughout the department. They will also manage various projects, both student-facing and teacher-facing, ensuring that work is being completed on agreed upon timelines, that all stakeholders have the necessary materials for success, and that communication is timely and clear.

Learn more and apply here.

Pennsylvania Director of Development: Teach Plus

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit whose mission is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student access. At the heart of our work is developing teacher leadership and voice in pursuit of student success. We believe that investing in our most talented teachers—developing them into well-informed, persuasive leaders—gives them deep leverage in elevating the most pressing education issues facing students, teachers, and communities while advancing opportunities and outcomes for students. Through our Policy Fellowship and Instructional Leadership programs, we inspire and equip teachers to ignite systems change at multiple levels.

Teach Plus Pennsylvania is seeking a Director of Development to collaborate closely with the PA Executive Director to lead all local fundraising efforts for our Pennsylvania region. This role will report directly to the PA Executive Director and work closely with the National Development Team to sustain and grow philanthropic support from institutional, corporate, and individual donors. The Director of Development will create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned to our regional growth and impact goals, and serve as a key external ambassador for the region’s work. The position requires a highly organized and self-motivated professional who has experience managing diverse funding sources and pipelines, including philanthropy, major gifts, and individual giving efforts, exercises the highest level of discretion, and can work independently while coordinating with team members located in multiple locations toward meeting the region’s total annual fundraising goal of $2M+. This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate, mission-driven team and play a critical role in ensuring teachers are supported as agents of change in Pennsylvania’s education system.

Teach Plus will receive applications until the position is filled.

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Assistant Director, Student Success: Saint Joseph’s University

The Assistant Director’s primary responsibilities include coordinating programs that enhance student success, tracking the causes of student attrition, and engaging in collective work to strengthen the student experience with special attention paid to first year to second year retention and persistence to graduation for First Gen students. The Assistant Director works directly with students facing personal, financial, academic and transition obstacles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the point of contact for First Gen students navigating their SJU experience.
  • Coordinate the Rebound Program, chair the Rebound Committee, track engagement of Rebound participants, and assess the outcomes of the program.
  • Manage the AIM Early Arrival Program, oversee and train the undergraduate student mentors, lead marketing efforts, and organize logistics of the multi-day program.
  • Co-Lead the Invisible Safety Net Committee (ISN).
  • Serve as the secondary functional lead for the Starfish Student Retention Management technology system, meet regularly with the Starfish Consultant, provide support and training for faculty and staff Starfish users.
  • Actively engage with the Starfish Student Retention Management System, respond to flags and referrals, and perform appropriate follow-up in a timely fashion.
  • Co-Advise the Tri-Alpha First Gen Honor Society and a First Gen Student Organization.
  • Monitor attrition activity and reach out to students who are considering transferring out of SJU to determine potential attrition causes and seek solutions.
  • Compile the “Underrepresented Students Persistence Report” in conjunction with Fall and Spring Persistence Reports.
  • Conduct exit interviews with undergraduate day students voluntarily withdrawing from the University and communicate student withdrawals to stakeholders.
  • Have consistent office hours posted in Starfish for meeting with students.
  • Manage and update the AIM website.

Learn more and apply here.

Facilities & Operations Manager: Lutheran Settlement House

Lutheran Settlement House is part of a movement rooted in radical compassion and focused on making lasting, meaningful change in people’s lives and in our community. The voices of our clients guide our work, and our staff brings shared values of empathy, responsiveness, and reliability to everything we do.

We’re seeking a dedicated Facilities & Operations Manager to ensure the smooth, efficient functioning of our agency’s physical space and internal systems — so our frontline staff can focus on what matters most: showing up for those we serve. This role is ideal for someone who’s detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about creating structure and stability behind the scenes. From managing vendor relationships and coordinating building projects to supporting team logistics and overseeing purchasing, you’ll play a vital part in sustaining a safe, welcoming environment for our staff and clients alike.

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can live out your values — and be valued in return — we invite you to apply.

Vendor & Purchasing Management

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors; identify new vendors as needed.
  • Ensure purchases align with budget and pre-approved pricing agreements.
  • Track supply inventory and place timely orders to support agency operations.

Invoice & Financial Coordination

  • Review and verify vendor invoices for accuracy and contract compliance.
  • Collaborate with accounting to ensure timely processing and accurate financial records.
  • Monitor spending within operational budgets and flag discrepancies or concerns.

Staff & Workflow Support

  • Supervise two maintenance staff; provide task delegation and training.
  • Maintain clear communication around priorities, timelines, and expectations.
  • Troubleshoot day-to-day issues to keep operations running smoothly.

Facilities & Project Oversight

  • Coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and service requests for the building.
  • Support planning and execution of facility upgrades or improvement projects.
  • Liaise with contractors and vendors during project work to ensure quality and timeliness.

Administrative & Technology Tasks

  • Use Microsoft 365 platform to document and communicate operational processes.
  • Maintain organized digital and physical records related to vendors, purchasing, and facility management.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

General Operational Support

  • Provide hands-on assistance as needed, including during deliveries or special events.
  • Step into various operational tasks to ensure continuity of service across departments.

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Director of Integrated Health Services: SquashSmarts

Ideal candidates are bright, creative, patient, motivated, articulate, compassionate and well-training professionals excited to work in a team environment to make a direct impact on young people’s lives through their focused efforts in three primary areas:

  1. Direct Student Support: provide daily positive behavioral services and education to middle and high school student-athletes across three tiers of mental health and wellness (below); engage families, school partners and external agencies to create a comprehensive year-round plan to support children; track/monitor services and progress; and develop and navigate a network of local referral resources at appropriate agencies to assist students and families.

Specifically: Tier 1: Provide direct, foundational support, focusing on positive mental health promotion and prevention, including activities such as creating a supportive environment, promoting healthy habits, and engaging with families and community partners to support student well-being

Tier 2: Provide direct daily help and targeted services for individuals or small groups of students who need additional support, including interventions aimed at removing barriers to learning and reinforcing skills.
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Executive Director: Painted Bride Art Center

Who the Painted Bride Is

The Painted Bride Art Center—known to many Philadelphians simply as The Bride—is a nonprofit producing and presenting arts organization with over five decades of radical imagination and cultural stewardship.

Founded in 1969 in a former bridal shop on South Street, the Bride emerged as part of the national Alternative Space movement, offering a vital platform for artists traditionally excluded from museums and commercial venues. From its earliest days, The Bride has served as a cultural trailhead for underrepresented voices—women, people of color, LGBTQ+ creatives, disabled artists—and continues to ask: What do artists and communities need now?

The Bride has always been more than a venue. It’s a living, evolving platform for interdisciplinary creation, civic dialogue, and collective transformation. From legendary performances to neighborhood based rituals, from early hip-hop showcases to community-based healing rituals, The Bride creates the conditions for honest exchange, joyful disruption, and cultural reimagining.

What the Painted Bride is

The Painted Bride develops and presents boundary-pushing programs that center art as a catalyst for dialogue, reflection, and belonging. Through its rotating Programming Committee—a paid cohort of artists, thinkers, and community members— The Bride co-creates experiences with, not just for, the people it serves. This model ensures that programming is not only innovative, but accountable, inclusive, and relevant.

More than a presenter, The Bride is a creative collaborator—working shoulder-to-shoulder with artists to workshop ideas, forge partnerships, engage communities, and bring new work to life. Programs span performance, visual art, jazz, social practice, civic ritual, education, and more. Signature projects have included Power to the Prompt, Resistance Garden, Off the Wall, and Building Bridges: On the Rise—each inviting Philadelphians to reimagine shared space, voice, and purpose.

Since its founding, The Bride has supported over 25,000 artists, commissioned more than 100 new works, and presented over 5,000 events. Its alumni include cultural icons such as James Baldwin, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Zakir Hussain, Spalding Gray, Toni Morrison, Ursula Rucker, The Roots, and Rennie Harris.

Why the Bride?

At a time of transformation—across the sector, across the city—the Painted Bride remains a place of purpose. Following the sale of its longtime Vine Street building in 2022, The Bride has become more mobile, nimble, and community-embedded than ever. With its newly launched Project Space in West

Philadelphia, an invested endowment, and an active network of citywide partners, The Bride is poised to model a new kind of cultural institution: rooted in care, co-creation, and collective wisdom. Leading the Bride means stewarding both a remarkable legacy and a living experiment. The next Executive Director will join an organization that honors its past while boldly inviting the future—one that welcomes the challenge of building equity not only into what it programs, but into how it operates. The Bride doesn’tjust reflect culture, it helps remake it. For those who believe that art can transform lives and neighborhoods, the question is not why The Bride?—but what’s next?
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