Author: Laura Henrich

Director of Education: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership & Vision
    • Develop and implement a cohesive, multi-audience education strategy aligned with the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, and long-term goals.
    • Serve as an institutional thought partner on interpretive approaches and audience engagement.
  • Program Development & Oversight
    • Lead the creation and delivery of educational content and experiences, both onsite and online, for K-12 students, educators, families, adult learners, and community groups.
    • Supervise the Education team, interns, and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Partnerships & Outreach
    • Cultivate and sustain partnerships with schools, cultural organizations, religious institutions, and community groups.
    • Represent the Museum in local, national, and international education networks.
  • Evaluation & Impact
    • Establish metrics and evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
    • Prepare reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders, including funders, trustees, and partners.
  • Resource Development
    • Collaborate with the Development team to secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and donor engagement.
    • Oversee the production of high-quality educational materials, curricula, and digital resources.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Museum Studies, Jewish Studies, History, or a related field required, Master’s Degree a plus.
  • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in museum or cultural education, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Deep knowledge of American Jewish history and contemporary Jewish life, with the ability to present it through inclusive and accessible lenses.
  • Proven experience designing and evaluating education programs for diverse age groups and learning needs.
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills; ability to inspire and engage audiences.
  • Familiarity with digital learning tools, inclusive pedagogies, and current trends in museum education.
  • Proven track record of obtaining funding for educational projects.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary range for this position is $70k – $90k, based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO
Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume to: employment@theweitzman.org

Marketing Director: Morven Museum & Garden

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$70,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$80,000.00

The Director must articulate a strategic vision that aligns overarching institutional brand, audience, and marketing goals with specific objectives for membership, general admission, special exhibitions, curatorial initiatives, educational programming, private events and Museum shop sales.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director will be a key voice in relation to the museum’s strategy, direction, and operation. This exciting role requires a unique combination of strategic and creative vision, visitor advocacy, revenue planning, data analysis, and leadership skills.

The Director will work across the organization with various stakeholder groups to identify target audiences and markets as well as the strategies to reach them, develop stories and content, and identify opportunities that will help Morven achieve the business objectives of the organization to increase membership and enrollment in all educational programs; to boost contributed income; to grow attendance to the Museum; and to support other revenue streams such as event rentals and retail sales.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Marketing and Social Media

  • Create and maintain a comprehensive museum marketing plan, budget, and timeline in collaboration with senior staff, board members and other stakeholders.
  • Use market research, traditional marketing techniques, social media, and other cutting-edge tools to achieve institutional objectives.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive short-term and long-term marketing plans and programs to support Morven’s membership, visitor, public & educational programs, and revenue goals.
  • Oversee the consistent use of the brand across Museum outlets, including the Morven website, social media, and printed materials.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key business, community, strategic, and cultural partners; liaise with outside organizations to develop marketing and promotional opportunities. Determine target markets and create strategies to reach them.
  • Execute exhibition and program-related marketing promotions to engage existing, targeted, and new audiences.
  • Plan and oversee advertising and promotional activities, including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail in support of initiatives.
  • Create and schedule social media content based on institutional priorities, audience engagement, and current events by working interdepartmentally to source content from museum experts.
  • Measure the results of marketing and promotional programs and take corrective action to ensure the achievement of marketing goals within designated budgets.

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Interim Co-Executive Director of Operations & Development: The Center for Emerging Visual Arts

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$70,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$75,000.00

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) seeks an arts management professional with strong business acumen and experience; excellent communications skills; deep, successful fundraising experience, and a keen interest in Philadelphia’s vibrant visual artist community to lead the organization’s Operations and Development strategies. The Interim Co-Executive Director of Operations & Development (“CDOD”) will be part of a two-person organizational leadership team, working alongside the Executive Artistic Director to achieve CFEVA’s mission and strategic goals.

With a mission to cultivate, nurture, and advance the careers of emerging visual artists, while simultaneously expanding opportunities for the public to discover and connect with all artists and their work, CFEVA’s services raise the profile of Philadelphia’s professional artists, foster artistic experimentation and innovation, and showcase how vibrant artistic communities boost civic engagement. Through fellowships, residencies, educational outreach, regional exhibitions, professional development, and citywide events, CFEVA provides artists with the tangible resources needed to develop viable and sustainable careers. CFEVA was founded by the late Felicity R. “Bebe” Benoliel in 1983 as the Creative Artists Network and over the last 35 years has developed into one of the region’s most respected service providers for artists and presenters of art to the region’s communities.

Position Overview

The CDOD provides the leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination of CFEVA’s Operations and Development functions. This position works in close collaboration with the Executive Artistic Director and Program staff and reports directly to the Board of Directors. As CFEVA’s Chief Fundraiser, the CDOD will spearhead all Development efforts, including cultivating and stewarding individual, corporate, government and foundation relationships, with the goal of securing diverse streams of contributed revenue. This position also helps to raise the visibility of CFEVA’s mission with external constituents while balancing CFEVA’s business operations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Craft and execute an annual Development plan that includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual and institutional relationships.

• Manage individual donor campaigns, including growing the Collector’s Circle leadership annual giving program, driving Annual Fund efforts, and securing major gifts through special appeals.

• Spearhead foundation and government grant-seeking efforts, including research, strategy development, proposal preparation, budgeting and reporting.

• Identify and secure corporate relationships through CFEVA’s custom exhibition program and for exhibition and event sponsorship.

• In partnership with the Special Events Committee, plan and implement CFEVA’s annual fundraising benefit—the CFEVA Art Party—including crafting the event theme, securing sponsorship and individual Host Committee support, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating logistical details.

• Coordinate other special events, including Collector’s Circle events, POST fundraisers, and cultivation activities, and engage donors and supporters at all CFEVA events.

• In partnership with the Executive Artistic Director, craft a vision for CFEVA’s Marketing and Public Relations platform. Guide program staff in executing digital marketing and social media efforts, draft and distribute press releases and media advisories, and track media impressions.

• Move the organization from our current headquarters to a temporary space, and ultimately to a new permanent home.

• Actively prepare for and participate in all Board meetings and serve as the primary liaison to the Finance, Development and Executive Committees. Maintain positive Board relationships. Support the Board recruitment process.

• Supervise a part-time bookkeeper and co-manage interns.

• Working with the Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, and part-time Bookkeeper, manage CFEVA’s financial systems, with a keen eye on A/R, A/P, and cash flow projections. Gather materials in preparation for the annual audit, distribute 1099’s and W-2’s. Prepare the organization’s annual operating budget consistent with business plans and strategic goals.

• Manage CFEVA’s benefits program, including serving as primary contact for the organization’s healthcare, dental, Simple IRA, and payroll providers. Document internal policies and procedures and ensure the CFEVA Handbook for Employees is followed. Annually renew CFEVA’s insurance policies.

The Ideal Candidate:

CFEVA is a dynamic, fast-moving organization that values creativity and innovative thinking while fostering strong teamwork and mutual respect among its staff and Board. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding interpersonal skills, is enthusiastic, detail-oriented and a quick learner, and is able to tackle many projects at one time. The candidate must have a passion for the arts, credibility in the community and the savvy to build rapport with many different kinds of constituents. The candidate is adaptable and

flexible, is able to effectively work under pressure, uses good judgment, and is willing to take a fresh approach to produce quality work.
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Chief Development Officer: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

For over 200 years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) – the oldest art museum and school in the nation – has supported a close-knit community of curators, faculty, critics, scholars, museum professionals, and alumni and created a home for contemporary artists to reinvent tradition and make their own mark on the future. PAFA is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs.

PAFA’s museum is internationally known for its collections of American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper, and for its exhibitions that help to broaden the story of American art to include women and artists of color. Its archives house important materials for studying American art history, museums, and art training.

The education offerings at PAFA attract some of the most committed and promising art students from across the country and around the globe to study painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, animation, and sculpture with a distinguished faculty of working artists. The school holds a position of national prestige, with cutting-edge studio and classroom facilities, private studios for students, a historic cast collection, and the opportunity for students to exhibit in a world-class museum.

WHY JOIN US?

PAFA is on the brink of a historic event. In 2026, we will be reinstalling our renowned collection, a momentous occasion that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This unique opportunity allows us to commemorate and celebrate America’s rich history while honoring the contributions of all Americans.

PAFA has been a significant part of America’s cultural and artistic heritage, paralleling the nation’s journey from its early years to the present day. The upcoming reinstallation, during PAFA 250, will highlight the academy’s extensive collection of American art and serve as a reflective pause to appreciate the nation’s past, celebrate its achievements, uncover the untold stories, and envision a brighter future for the next generation and beyond.

As we approach this historic milestone, PAFA 250 is committed to creating an immersive experience that bridges the gap between history and the present. We aim to showcase the evolution of American art and its role in shaping our national identity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with works that span from the early 19th century to contemporary pieces, each telling a story of resilience, innovation, and the diverse voices that have contributed to the fabric of our nation.

PAFA seeks an entrepreneurial and collegial fundraising leader to serve as the Chief Development Officer. Reporting to the President & CEO (who is also the Edna S. Tuttleman Director of the Museum), the successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will partner with PAFA stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, faculty, curatorial team and staff, and colleagues to achieve strategic and campaign funding goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Chief Development Officer, in conjunction with the President & CEO, will direct and lead PAFA’s efforts to advance philanthropy, community understanding, and goodwill for the programs and priorities of the organization. With primary responsibility to expand funding, the CDO’s key responsibilities include:

Guided by PAFA’s mission, priorities, vision for the future, and organizational core values (education, community, traditions, stewardship, and diversity), execute and manage diverse activities that provide inspirational and effective fundraising leadership that promotes increased philanthropic support;

  • Understand the PAFA’s mission, culture, values, history, key stakeholders, programs and finances;
  • In partnership with the President & CEO, Board of Trustees, and Development Committee of the Board, establish a strategic vision for fundraising and development activities;
  • Serve as the chief development officer and lead the strategic expansion of the fundraising program, as well as the structure and staffing to make it successful;
  • Design and execute a long-term, comprehensive fundraising plan that is focused on increasing philanthropic revenue from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government;
  • Build and expand the planned giving program;
  • Partner with the President & CEO, board members, and volunteers to secure principal, major, corporate, foundation, and government gifts and grants;
  • Identify, engage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of prospects;
  • Communicate effectively with the Board of Trustees and draw on their talents, resources and ideas to enhance fundraising activities;
  • Ensure effective, ongoing, and productive communication with donors and donor prospects, including proper outreach, follow-up, and stewardship of donor relationships;
  • Lead and manage the development team, balancing staff resources and priorities to ensure that campaign and annual fund-raising goals for individual and institutional giving are achieved;
  • Systematically identify and build relationships with new sources of support and develop a national donor constituency;
  • Manage and mentor a team of professional staff: utilizing clearly defined goals, objectives, and transparent methods with which to measure success and instill the importance of stewarding all gifts in ways that strengthen donors’ interests in and satisfaction with PAFA.

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Assistant Director of Group Sales: The Franklin Institute

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

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$75,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$80,000.00

Development Manager: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Organizational Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy brings parks to life. We work with the City of Philadelphia and its communities to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources, and public health.  We lead capital projects and historic preservation efforts, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage investments, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres, including Fairmount Park, six other watershed parks, and more than 130 neighborhood parks and gardens around the city.

Position Overview:

The Development Manager plays a crucial role within the organization and its data management, including overseeing the annual campaign, the donor database, and moves management. The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, excellent organizational skills, and must be able to meet multiple deadlines. Additionally, the Development Manager must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment under minimum supervision. The position will be responsible for effectively communicating with a variety of constituencies with a high level of courtesy and professionalism. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer and is a key member of the development team, while also working closely with the finance and communications teams.

Responsibilities:

Duties broadly focus on database and campaign management as well as supporting the department in achieving its annual fundraising goals.

Campaign Management and Support

  • Managing the Annual Appeal campaign, including Giving Tuesday, through the development of donor acquisition strategies, managing lists, and goal setting
  • Coordinating with the Communications team on event promotions, fundraising pushes, and other Development-related communications throughout the year
  • Manage all gift entries and the preparation and processing of donor acknowledgment letters weekly
  • Maintaining good relationships with donors and other constituents by assisting with phone and written inquiries

Database Management

  • Overseeing Raiser’s Edge for expanded organizational-wide CRM capabilities
  • Creating and sharing donor information from Raiser’s Edge as needed with staff including pulling mailing lists for annual events and donor newsletters, donor tracking, and giving histories
  • Providing regular fundraising reports to the Conservancy’s development team and Board of Directors as needed
  • Reconciling fundraising records regularly with the Finance team and their software suite
  • Ensuring the data integrity of the Conservancy’s donor base in Raiser’s Edge by maintaining policies and procedures and training staff

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Corporate Partnerships Manager: Museum of the American Revolution

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is a motivated, enthusiastic business development professional who manages a diverse portfolio of corporate partnerships for the Museum.  This position is responsible for implementing a fundraising strategy and growing revenue through corporate support and engagement that builds vital links with the regional and national business community. The position reports to the Director of Development, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

In partnership with Director of Development, develop a plan for engaging the regional and national corporate community that achieves roughly $700,000 in annual financial and in-kind corporate support.

Prospect, cultivate and solicit a portfolio of 100 corporate prospects and maintain a robust outreach strategy, with a goal of securing new corporate partnerships and stewarding existing ones, utilizing strategies to renew and upgrade partnerships.

Prepare proposals, sponsorship collateral, impact reports, and general updates to be used in the solicitation and stewardship of corporate support.

Administer the fulfillment of corporate giving benefits including special events, recognition, and other benefits.

Manage a vibrant Corporate Advisory Council of business leaders throughout the community that provides stewardship for its members and leverages the opportunity for networking and prospecting, and provide staff support to volunteer Council chair.

Work collaboratively with Museum staff across departments to accomplish goals. Ensure synergy with the Museum’s marketing and development objectives and consistency in branding and messaging.

Represent the Museum in the marketplace, attending relevant industry events, contributing to thought leadership and occasions to promote the Museum and its image, while demonstrating the Museum’s core values.

Collaborate closely with major gifts, leadership giving, and grants staff to cross-refer donor prospects.

Track calls/contacts and other relevant company data in CRM system.

Manage corporate partnerships budget and expenditures.

Perform other duties as assigned.
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Director of Education and Public Engagement: Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

BASIC FUNCTION:  Provides strategic leadership and management of Brandywine’s education and public programs team. Leads the creation of innovative educational and artmaking activities for youth and adults in a variety of formats, with a focus on museum education and art and nature programming. Supervises education staff and trains Museum docents and interpreters for the Museum’s historic properties, including the Andrew Wyeth Studio, N.C. Wyeth House and Studio, and Kuerner Farm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Develops and manages public programs and other arts-related events in conjunction with temporary exhibitions and permanent collection displays.
  2. Collaborates with the Brandywine Conservancy staff to develop programming that supports the organization’s blended art and nature mission.
  3. Oversees the development of community partnerships to build audience engagement and expand Brandywine’s role in the greater Philadelphia region. Develops programs to support accessibility to the Museum in collaboration with community organizations, ensuring that the Museum is a resource to local communities.
  4. Hires, trains and schedules interpreters that provide tours of the Museum’s three historic properties.
  5. Develops and manages the Education department’s annual budget, ensuring sustainable allocation of resources.
  6. Works in close collaboration with the Development department to identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, donations, and other revenue-generating outlets, to meet budgetary goals.
  7. Creates print, digital, and hands-on interpretive materials in collaboration with the curatorial and marketing teams.
  8. Conducts research as necessary for program development.
  9. Cultivates and maintains relationships with art educators locally and nationally, keeping abreast of evolving trends in the Museum Education space.

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Director / Senior Director of Finance and Administration: Heritage Conservancy

Heritage Conservancy seeks a dynamic and effective leader to serve as Director or Senior Director of Finance and Administration.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Financial Management, including:
    • Oversee financial tracking and reporting (internal and external)
    • Supervise Accounting Manager and Grants Manager
  • Human Resources Management, including:
    • Update and maintain Policies / Employee Handbook
    • Lead review of employee compensation and benefits
    • Oversee Hiring / Onboarding
  • Office Management, including:
    • Supervise Program Coordinator
  • Facilities Management, including:
    • Oversee relationship with caterer for events at Historic Aldie

Depending on the nature and level of the successful applicant’s skills and experience, this position may also include one or more of the following responsibilities:

  • IT Management, including:
    • Oversee relationship with IT vendors
  • Risk Management, including:
    • Manage both insurable and cyber risks
    • Oversee relationship with insurance broker and IT vendors
  • Working with the Conservancy’s Board of Directors, including its Finance, Audit, Human Resources, and/or Facilities Committees

The Director or Senior Director of Finance and Administration will report to the Conservancy’s President. This is a full-time position based in Heritage Conservancy’s office in Doylestown, PA.

QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of applicable experience in Finance, Human Resources, Nonprofit Administration, or related fields, or comparable education/experience.
  • Knowledge/experience in the areas of environmental conservation or historic preservation helpful but not required.
  • Experience with financial and data management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
  • Ability to handle, independently and simultaneously, multiple and diverse responsibilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills, contract negotiation and management skills, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to cultivate and manage constructive relationships with Heritage Conservancy’s Board of Directors, staff, advisors, funders, government officials, vendors, and others.
  • Commitment to Heritage Conservancy’s mission and high standards of conduct.

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Institutional Giving Manager: Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of an Institutional Giving Manager. Bucks County Playhouse has become one of the leading regional theaters on the East Coast and is the largest arts organization in Bucks County.  BCP presents a year-round schedule of original productions, featuring stars of the stage and screen, and visiting artists presentations. Its two-acre campus includes the historic Playhouse and Playhouse Barn; Playhouse Deck, a full restaurant and bar; an outdoor courtyard café; waterfall picnic area; river promenade; and the historic Lambertville Hall. Bucks County Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and harassment-free environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Function of Position:

Bucks County Playhouse seeks a self-motivated, proactive fundraising professional with institutional giving experience. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Institutional Giving Manager joins a small (three full-time) but passionate team of fundraising professionals committed to achieving the contributed revenue goals of the Playhouse.

The Institutional Giving Manager is responsible for overseeing all institutional giving: Corporate, Foundation, and Government support, and the fulfillment of benefits and necessary reporting. Working in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Institutional Giving Manager will determine the organization’s strategy for acquiring institutional giving while setting a framework for growth and ensuring proper fulfillment of benefits and reporting requirements. The Institutional Giving Manager will work as a front-line fundraiser in a deadline-driven role overseeing cultivation and stewardship of institutional donors and prospects, and meeting frequently with donors and representatives on behalf of the Playhouse.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the annual fundraising efforts for Corporate, Foundation, and Government solicitations and benefit fulfillment
  • Oversee and maintain a detailed institutional giving calendar and lead in the execution of stewardship strategies for all Corporate, Foundation, and Government funders
  • Identify, track, and report on prospective Corporate and Government donors through research and pipeline development
  • Assist with institutional donor solicitations and reporting by providing key support throughout the entire grant/sponsorship cycle (i.e., research, proposal development, award management, and reporting)
  • Serve as a primary relationship manager for Corporate and Foundation funders with the Executive Director and Producing Director
  • Support prospect cultivation and stewardship of donors through meetings, phone calls, special events, site visits etc.
  • Manage an institutional invitation list for fundraising and cultivation events and provide logistical support alongside Events and Development teams
  • Monitor income and expenses related to grants and sponsorship activities
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure the timely collection of information for grant proposals and reports while synthesizing data to communicate program impact
  • Be knowledgeable about the Playhouse’s programs and articulate their impact
  • Provide top-notch customer service while interacting with high-capacity contacts to cultivate and steward relationships on behalf of the Playhouse
  • Liaise with other departments as needed to coordinate the fulfillment of donor benefits
  • Utilize Patron Manager to track grant opportunities, submissions, awards, and reporting requirements while maintaining up-to-date gift and contact records for institutional funders
  • With the Development Team, provide donor concierge services and onsite Development presence at performances and fundraising events
  • Collaborate in the research, writing, editing and submission of grant applications and proposals, including any reporting or evaluation as needed
  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to Playhouse values and to the Development Team culture
  • Stay informed about philanthropic trends and forecasting for institutional giving
  • Other duties as assigned.

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