Author: Laura Henrich

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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Youth Program Manager: Trellis for Tomorrow

Are you passionate about empowering young people to grow, lead, and make an impact in their communities? Trellis for Tomorrow is hiring a Youth Program Manager to guide teens and young adults through hands-on garden-based learning and leadership experiences. This full time role combines meaningful outdoor work with program planning and mentorship — perfect for someone who appreciates experiential learning and loves seeing youth thrive.

We are seeking an experienced Youth Program Manager to lead, coordinate, and help deliver Trellis’ youth development programs, including SEED Skills, GROW Careers, and the Trellis Alumni Project. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is ready to invest multiple years in growing and refining Trellis for Tomorrow’s youth programs. We’re seeking someone who values long-term relationship building, sustained impact, and the ongoing evolution of our programs.

The role combines curriculum planning, program delivery, and direct work with teens and young adults. The ideal candidate is a mature professional with considerable experience leading youth programs who blends compassion and humor with confident leadership to inspire young people to rise up, bring their best selves forward, and grow a safe and structured environment.

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Assistant Director of Government Relations: Penn Medicine

The Assistant Director of Government Relations in Penn Medicine’s Department of Government and Community Relations supports Penn Medicine’s advocacy efforts across state, federal, and regional levels, with a particular focus on Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Reporting to the Senior Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, the Associate Director helps develop and implement Penn Medicine’s annual advocacy agenda and supports relationship-building with government officials across jurisdictions. This role works closely with Penn Medicine entities, departments, faculty, and staff to facilitate communication with elected and appointed officials.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists in managing and implementing Penn Medicine’s advocacy agenda across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including tracking, analyzing, and engaging on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to Penn Medicine. Must have strong writing and research abilities, ability to manage complex tasks and ensure adherence to timelines.
  • Supports engagement at the federal, state, and regional levels, in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
  • Implements a strategic approach to cultivating relationships and communicating Penn Medicine’s advocacy priorities. Establishes and strengthens relationships with elected and appointed officials and key staff across jurisdictions.
  • Primary responsibility for the Government Relations weekly newsletter process and ensures timely distribution of the weekly Government Relations report to stakeholders. Communicates with internal and external constituencies by drafting reports and updates as necessary.
  • Participates in meetings for industry associations and outside organizations focused on government relations and health care policy, including but not limited to the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and others.
  • Supports the preparation of comment letters, legislative and policy summaries, and internal stakeholder communications related to advocacy priorities.
  • Serves as an advisor to the Senior Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs on strategic initiatives and short- and mid-term planning activities, including special projects.
  • Works closely across the Government and Community Relations Office to ensure a coordinated public affairs strategy that aligns with organizational goals, including the Associate Vice President of Government and Community Relations and the Director of Government Relations.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements and assists with lobbying reporting and tracking. Maintains ethical standards of conduct at all times.
  • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

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Associate Vice President for Foundation and Corporate Relations: Drexel University

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Foundation and Corporate Relations is a senior leader in Drexel University’s Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) and has primary responsibility to develop and execute strategies to increase philanthropic support across the university from private foundations and corporations. They will lead an effective centralized team in identifying funding opportunities that match the institution’s strengths and aspirations. The AVP will cultivate high-level relationships with current and prospective private funders, as well as constituents throughout the Drexel community, including the president, provost, deans and directors, faculty and IA fundraising units.

Essential Functions

  • Implement focused fundraising strategies to secure financial philanthropic support from foundations and corporations in alignment with university priorities.
  • Expand the prospect pool of potential foundation and corporate funders.
  • Oversee pipeline development to ensure a robust approach to fundraising growth.
  • Work in a collaborative and proactive manner with deans, program directors, faculty, staff and administrators.
  • Create a culture of philanthropy among this cohort for seeking support from foundations and corporations.
  • Develop tailored communications to foundations, in partnership with the development communications and marketing team.
  • Leverage the assets of Drexel’s research community, develop opportunities for cross-functional and interdisciplinary proposals.
  • Serve as a coach and mentor, providing direct managerial oversight for a centralized Foundation and Corporate Relations team.
  • Set annual revenue targets in collaboration with team members and track progress against goals.
  • Ensure that all proposals and grant reports to potential funders are accurate, compelling, professionally presented and completed in a timely fashion.
  • Proactively steward funder relationships throughout the grant lifecycle, from proposal through final reporting.
  • Ensure that resources allocated to the office of FCR, both human capital and operating funds, are well stewarded.
  • Serve as an active participant of the Institutional Advancement Leadership Team.
  • Serve as an active participant on the Principal Gifts team, submitting materials on a timely basis, effectively managing all projects and assignments, and accompanying the President, Provost and other academic leaders on visits when appropriate.
  • Work in a consultative and cooperative manner in support of the President’s Office, the Provost Office and University and Community Partnerships.
  • Work closely with the Office of Research and Innovation to coordinate all fundraising efforts as they pertain to multi-tiered funding opportunities for philanthropic and sponsored research.
  • Develop and maintain a metrics-based system for tracking and measuring Foundation and Corporate Relations goals and activities.
  • Annually develop a comprehensive strategic operating plan for FCR across all units.
  • Keep abreast of new trends in the field of institutional fundraising with an emphasis on using data-driven decision-making models.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.

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Director of Advancement: Community Partnership School

Community Partnership School (CPS) stands at a moment of promise. Within the next 6 years, we aim to:

  1. Reinvigorate and stabilize our existing donor base
  2. Double our enrollment of PreK-5 Students to 200
  3. Lay the groundwork to scale our proven model across Philadelphia and beyond

These goals are lofty, but they’re built atop an extremely strong foundation. Indeed, we offer donors an invitation to invest in proven success – not just a compelling vision. For 20 years, CPS has delivered a high-quality, identity-affirming education to children from Philadelphia’s most educationally underserved neighborhoods. Over 90% of our most recent fifth graders read at grade level and 87% met grade-level math standards. Attendance exceeds 95%, and our alumni graduate high school at a rate of 95%. Our students have gone on to play in the NFL, study law at UPenn, and launch thriving businesses. The cost to educate a CPS student is about $28,000, but the average family contribution is only $2,900 – that is made possible through the extraordinary generosity of our donors.

We began in fertile soil – a partnership between Germantown Academy and Project HOME – and have grown into a thriving community rooted in equity and excellence. Now we seek to grow further.

CPS is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead the next chapter – an expert who applies the same rigor to our fundraising as we do to our programming. If you are passionate about educational equity, enjoy spending time with people, and skilled in the craft of fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

  • Build Relationships: Engage and convert new prospects and re-engage longstanding supporters
  • Orchestrate Fundraising Leaders: Coach the board and Head of School to become the most effective fundraisers they can be. Deploy supportive systems, tools, priorities, and targets to help them translate their passion for CPS into steady, high-impact fundraising actions.
  • Lead the Fundraising Office: Direct and align the work of your two FTE’s and one PTE grant writer; ensure all activities reinforce a unified strategy and the most important fundraising goals.
  • Execute Fundraising Strategy: Oversee annual, major, and campaign giving; continuously reorient culture, people, processes, and technology towards fundraising goals.
  • Refresh Fundraising Strategy: methodically evaluate activities and outcomes to adjust our existing Donor Personas, Gift Cases, Campaigns, etc.
  • Expand the tax-credit program: Grow participation in the EITC/OSTC program to reach its $2.4M annual cap by developing new corporate and individual tax credit donors.
  • Activate the Board: Equip our closest advocates with the confidence, clarity, tools, tasks, and targets to be the most influential champions they can be
  • Deliver high-impact events: Oversee the annual gala and other donor gatherings that drive both connection and revenue.
  • Serve on the CPS Administrative team: As a direct-report to the Head of School, you’ll collaborate with the other senior leaders to lead CPS’s broader strategy and operations

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Aging Care Manager I: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Pay range: $48,300.00 – $55,913.29 (Varies based on experience)

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to “facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers.” PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits:

  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
  • Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
  • EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
  • 403(b) retirement plans with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
  • Annual paid time off includes 13 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and vacation depending on tenure. (Note: vacation and personal days are front loaded and are pro-rated if date of hire is not January 1st; sick days are accrued based on hours worked).

Requirements

Description of Role: 

This Care Manager conducts ongoing assessment, service planning, service arrangement, follow-up, and reassessment to disabled and/or chronically impaired older adult participants.  Work involves evaluating the medical, social, and psychological needs and their effect on the functioning of an individual to offer services to improve quality of life.

The Care Manager I (CM I) role is a participant advocate as well as the gatekeeper of service provision. Work includes collaborating with other agencies to refer individuals for additional services and assisting individuals with utilizing available community resources to meet their needs. Work is performed in accordance with State and Agency mandates and is monitored and reviewed by the Supervisor through regular check-ins and system reports.
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Circuit Trails Coalition Manager (Full-Time, Hybrid)

The Circuit Trails Coalition (CTC) is a collaboration of non-profit organizations, foundations, and agencies working to advance completion of the Circuit Trails, a connected network of multi-use trails in the Greater Philadelphia region. Currently, 417 miles of Circuit Trails are built across the region’s nine counties, with another 80 miles funded and in-progress. The CTC aims for 550 miles of trails by 2030 and more than 800 miles by 2040.

The Coalition Manager is a new position within the Circuit Trails Coalition; previously, activities related to Coalition coordination and administration were de-centralized and shared by multiple member organizations. With support from the William Penn Foundation, PEC will host a full-time Coalition Manager who will work directly with PEC staff and in coordination with Coalition leaders from organizations external to PEC to improve the efficiency and efficacy of the Circuit Trails Coalition.

Position Summary:

The Coalition Manager will be responsible for administration of the Circuit Trails Coalition (CTC), providing support to Coalition leaders and members by coordinating meetings, facilitating communication across the Coalition, managing files, administering elections, helping to coordinate members’ funding proposals, and other activities. The Coalition Manager will report to PEC’s Director of Trails & Equitable Access and will routinely coordinate with CTC leadership (external partners).

The Coalition Manager’s primary responsibility will be to oversee CTC operations, from recurring monthly committee meetings and in-person semi-annual meetings to quarterly Learning Community sessions and ad hoc working group meetings. Responsibilities also include database management, file management, and coordination of Coalition materials. The Coalition Manager will administer the CTC’s annual elections and will distribute stipends to organizations elected into leadership positions and select others. The Coalition Manager will support external partners to distribute monthly e-newsletters, distribute advocacy alerts, and will oversee a robust calendar of trail activation events and public tabling events. In addition, the Coalition Manager will help to organize social activities to cultivate and sustain relationships within the Coalition. Overall, the Coalition Manager will provide support to Coalition leaders to increase the efficiency of operations, allowing leaders to focus on strategy and impact to expand and increase access to the Circuit Trails.

Apply by December 1, 2025.

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