Author: Margie DuBrow

Manager of Data and Learning: Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

Manager of Data and Learning

Read by 4th is a citywide effort of an ever-growing network of partners working to dramatically increase the number of children reading on grade-level by the time they begin 4th grade. Led by the Free Library of Philadelphia, the coalition of 130+ organizations works to support early learning experiences that build school-readiness and promote quality reading instruction, increase access to summer and out-of-school-time learning, and boost daily on-time attendance through asset based family engagement, neighborhood led community mobilization, and equitable policy and system change.

To advance the goals of the campaign, the Read by 4th backbone staff works to convene and support partnerships, track and report on progress, build the capacity of our partner network and the local early literacy ecosystem and support story-telling and advocacy to shift policies and systems. The Manager of Data and Learning is the staff person responsible for the Campaign’s data tracking and progress reporting as well as creating and supporting a learning agenda for the network of partner organizations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Facilitating and Convening:
    • Developing cross sector data stories by convening data experts from across the city, currently organized under our Data Working Group
    • Facilitating partner learning around data, research, and the tools of the trade by facilitating a calendar of formal and informal learning opportunities for the Read by 4th partner network including bi-monthly lunch and learns and an annual review of data
    • Supporting our monthly working groups with as needed data and evaluation products, especially focused around their annual work plans
    • Participating in education/data communities of practice where we give and receive data and evaluation support to the Philadelphia education sector
  • Data collection, tracking, and evaluation
    • Ensuring the regular and timely collection of data for key campaign benchmarks, including, but not limited to community listening activities, the quarterly partner survey, and the partner experience survey.
    • Synthesizing data analysis into clear, relevant, and visually appealing materials: including maps, reports, and dashboards
    • Updating the campaign’s data dashboard with timely data; ensuring campaign processes, and impacts are measured and reported with attention to equity.
    • Managing vendor relationships with vendors who provide data, evaluation and research support to Read by 4th.
  • Reporting and storytelling
    • Maintaining a monthly newsletter column with key updates, opportunities, and resources
    • Updating and maintain progress and impact collateral and webpages
    • Provide specific data (qualitative and quantitative) for grant reports and funder updates.
  • Assuming other responsibilities as necessary as part of a small staff team (e.g. support new partner orientations, submit data to national pacesetter competitions and, co-author papers with university partners)

Desired Qualifications:

The right fit is an imperative for a lean operation such as Read by 4th. Below is a list of qualities that we are looking for in the person who takes on this critical role of Data and Learning Manager. If these ring true for you, then we hope you’ll apply for this position.

  • You have a Bachelor’s degree. Coursework in relevant fields is a plus.
  • You have two-three years of relevant work experience handling data and evaluation assignments, can draft a logic model, theory of change, and evaluation plan if given a program description.
  • You have some experience guiding others in using data to inform their work and their decision making.
  • You are comfortable coordinating and managing multiple projects, building synergy between them, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and responding quickly to requests for information and assistance.
  • You are problem-solving and solution oriented.
  • You value the success and capacity of those around you. You can demonstrate the ability to reach out to people outside your circle, build relationships, and collaborate.
  • You are flexible, creative, and have the ability to work autonomously or collaboratively as the situation demands.
  • You seek out opportunities to learn and grow, and are comfortable asking for exactly what you need.
  • You have advanced proficiency with Excel (Advanced proficiency includes knowing how to transform and clean a table with power query).
  • Ideal candidates may also know either ArcGIS, Python, R, Matlab, SQL, SPSS, SAS, or another technical software or software language, although candidates without are still encouraged to apply.
  • Equity is a priority for you. You can demonstrate how you’ve taken an equity lens to data and evaluation work. You can also demonstrate how you’ve built cultural competence into your work.
  • You are familiar with Philadelphia, its neighborhoods and communities and/or the early literacy issue space.

Specific salary offer will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate.

More information about the campaign is available online: www.readby4th.org.

To Apply:   Please e-mail cover letter, resume and information as to where you saw this posting with “Manager of Data and Learning” in the subject to: BogoniJ@freelibrary.org

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Development Director: Fleisher Art Memorial

Position Summary

The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Fleisher’s fundraising, with a focus on institutional giving, as well as oversight of the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with The Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.

The Director of Development ensures that relationships are nurtured and cultivated to bring the greatest amount of resources to Fleisher in order to fulfill its mission and support its operational, programmatic, and strategic activities. The Director of Development is responsible for securing nearly one third of Fleisher’s annual operating budget and for informing, designing, and executing all campaigns and events designed to deepen relationships with constituents and broaden the organization’s base of support.

The Director of Development serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting Fleisher. The Director of Development supervises a team that includes a Donor Engagement Officer, Special Events Manager, and Development Assistant.

Background

Located in Southeast Philadelphia, Fleisher is recognized as the nation’s oldest community school of visual arts. Founded in 1898 as the Graphic Sketch Club, Fleisher has maintained its mission to make art accessible to everyone regardless of economic means, background or artistic experience. Samuel Fleisher created a place where anyone, especially those that otherwise lacked access to creative enrichment, could be inspired by art. The endeavor grew so popular that he ultimately acquired three row homes, a former school, and a former church to accommodate classes and exhibitions. After Fleisher’s death in 1944, his estate was left in trust to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the perpetuation of his vision. In his memory, the Club was renamed the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, and became an independent nonprofit in 1983.

Additional detail about Fleisher Art Memorial can be found on its website: http://www.fleisher.org

Our Programs

Fleisher serves over 20,000 annually through its onsite classes as well as numerous programs reaching throughout the city. As it has done from its inception as the Graphic Sketch Club, Fleisher continues to offer free and low-cost classes for every level of artist, from beginner to professional. Our Teen Lounge provides students in grades 9-12 with free artist-led projects during after-school hours, and our new after-school program, Creative Labs, extends learning beyond the school day in workshops designed to helps students in grade K-5 find their artistic voice. Our offsite programs reach broad and deep, and includes ColorWheels, a mobile art studio, and artist-residencies in fifteen schools and social service agencies.

Our galleries are home to ten free exhibitions each year. The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series has showcased artists for more than 40 years, with public programming that engages children and adults. We partner with Calaca Flaca, a committee of local Mexican business owners and activists, to present an annual Dia de los Muertos Festival for 500+ people.

Fleisher’s programs have been recognized as models by the National Guild for Community Arts Education, Grantmakers in the Arts, Americans for the Arts, among others. The Wallace Foundation featured Fleisher in two case studies: Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs From Urban Youth and Other Experts (2013) and Staying Relevant in a Changing Neighborhood: How Fleisher Art Memorial is Adapting to Shifting Community Demographics (2015). In 2011, Fleisher received National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, presented by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Our Operations

Fleisher currently operates with an annual budget of approximately $2 million with 20 staff members. Additionally, almost one hundred part-time teaching artists and faculty members provide classes for a student population that encompasses children and adults, amateurs and professionals, community residents as well as those from across Philadelphia. Approximately 30% of the budget comes from earned income – tuition/studio fees, rentals, and sales of artwork. Income from the Fleisher Trust and other investments comprise another 30%, with the remainder raised in contributed funds from individuals and foundations.

Fleisher’s current facility encompasses six connected buildings which house administrative offices, galleries, multi-use spaces, and working studios – including numerous specialty studios e.g. print making, photography, ceramics, digital media, among others. It completed a master plan in 2015, and has a vision for the future of its campus. Fleisher is equally committed to the depth and quality of its offsite programming made possible through numerous long-term partnerships. We currently present art education programs in fifteen spaces throughout Southeast Philadelphia, and see potential for continued growth and demand.

Fleisher’s culture is one of collaboration and team effort. The Board is highly engaged, serving Fleisher from both oversight and operational functions; there are numerous working committees working closely with highly qualified staff.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

  • Sustain and build the infrastructure needed to grow the currently $2.5M budget through the solicitation of major gifts, individual gifts and memberships, government grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support.
  • Expand and diversify Fleisher’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives.
  • Overall grant management and organization including writing proposals, LOIs, and reports, researching and identifying prospects, pipelines, tracking, strategy, task assignment, and maintenance of timelines.
  • Guide and support the activities of the Executive Director in all matters related to major gifts, institutional funders, and individual donor relationships.

Leadership

  • Lead the efforts of the Development Committee of the board. Support and improve the engagement of board members in development activities.
  • Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.
  • Oversee research of funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Fleisher ahead of major funding changes or trends.
  • Participate in the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for furthering Fleisher’s overall vision, mission and program goals, including laying the groundwork for a future capital campaign.
  • Identify, hire, and oversee all independent contractors and/or volunteers related to building capacity in fundraising.

Administration

  • Recruit, train, oversee, support, develop and guide qualified development staff. Strong supervisory skills that exemplify our core value of continuous learning. You will educate your team as a Learning Partner, using a coaching and mentoring approach that helps your team feel supported, recognized, valued, and able to connect with colleagues.
  • Encourage an overall spirit of teamwork and collaboration within Fleisher, setting an example for the staff at all times and serving as a model of professionalism for the entire organization.
  • Provides budget projections and reports on giving to Business Manager and Executive Director.
  • Maintains complete electronic and hard copy records of all funding activity, including recording information in database.
  • Work closely with the Communications Director to ensure that development programs and campaigns are communicated appropriately, including proper recognition of major funders and compelling fundraising messaging to the public.

Qualifications

  • Extreme level of tact and discretion with confidential information.
  • Superb interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships
  • Strong organizational skills and broad experience in conceiving, developing, and executing annual development work plan for comprehensive fund development programs and producing charitable contributions. A demonstrated confidence in asking people to contribute time and money.
  • Knowledge and skill in the nature and dimensions of philanthropy, ethics, motivations for giving and volunteering, research and cultivation practices, standard fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitation, proposal writing, special events, telephone solicitation, direct mail and development office functions such as gift processing, prospect & donor history compilation and fundraising reporting.
  • Ability to analyze information, situations, practices or procedures to define the problem or objective, identify relevant factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.
  • High level of proficiency with constituent management databases.
  • Interest or experience in community-based art or education a plus, but not required.
  • Energy and passion for work. Strong commitment and belief in Fleisher’s mission, vision and values.
  • Willing and able to balance work with personal life to include some evenings and weekends.

Compensation

Approx. $65,000 annually, with five weeks of vacation/personal time. Fleisher employees receive a competitive compensation package, including options to enroll in health, dental, life insurance, and pension plans; a Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) employee badge that provides access to museums nationwide; and access to educational and professional development opportunities.

To Apply

If this description seems like a good match for your personality, skills, and career goals please submit your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three references (all in one document.) No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2021 or until filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.  All candidates will receive a response — finalists should expect three separate interviews. References will be called for finalists only. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence by the search committee. Start date is by July 1.

Fleisher’s core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Fleisher strongly encourages individuals from marginalized and underrepresented groups to apply. Fleisher is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Deputy Director: Fleisher Art Memorial

Overview

The Deputy Director is a senior leadership position charged with overseeing the progress and success of Fleisher Art Memorial’s organizational strategies (akin to a Chief Strategy Officer). These include institution-wide assessment and evaluation to ensure that programmatic and operational initiatives effectively and efficiently align with Fleisher’s mission, vision, and intended public impact, in service to Philadelphia residents who face barriers accessing art education and experiences.

In the coming months, the Deputy Director will provide critical leadership to staff and faculty in implementing its post-pandemic recovery plan by leading data-driven analysis of newly-developed online and offsite programs to leverage new mission-aligned opportunities and to build capacity. Successful implementation may result in a new online platform of educational programs that augment accessibility and student experience.

Prior to the start of the pandemic, Fleisher staff and board had drafted its strategic plan, broadly outlining strategies under three core imperatives: Education, Access, and Empowerment. In close collaboration with the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will develop, communicate, execute and sustain strategic plan and initiatives in ways that are rooted in equitable access to art, including DEAI strategies. They will provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for Fleisher’s programming that engages more than 20,000+ children and adults each year in-person and a new online audience.

The successful candidate will be a team-oriented leader who finds fulfillment in supporting a collective vision. They will harness the energy of an ambitious creative team towards shared goals, and embrace an intentional organizational culture of learning, transparency, and accountability. They are able to balance maximizing impact with a strategic application of resources and capacity. They are confident and diplomatic, able to cultivate and facilitate partnerships and relationships. An open, curious appreciation for the visual arts is essential.

Essential Functions

Leadership

  • Participate in the conceptualization, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for furthering the achievement of Fleisher’s culture and values, overall vision and mission through its strategic priorities and alignment of all programs and activities.
  • Ensure ongoing excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent achievement of high quality in all Fleisher programs and activities.
  • Establish a DEAI-forward/Anti-Racist ethos and institution-wide commitment to defining and shaping actionable, policies, procedures and practices across programming and operational functions.
  • Regularly and clearly communicate progress to the Executive Director and Leadership Team. Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and serve as point on specific committees.
  • Contribute to Fleisher’s national reputation as a thought leader through speaking engagements, articles and studies, and other means of sharing best practices with the field.
  • Identify and develop new strategic initiatives and partnerships. Sustain and strengthen select ongoing strategic initiatives and partnerships, and ensure their experience with Fleisher is positive and rewarding for shared stakeholders.

People Management

  • Provide leadership of cross-departmental communication and cohesiveness to ensure effective use of time and resources to achieve integrated execution of strategies and initiatives.
  • Recruit, develop, motivate, supervise, and evaluate a high‐performing staff.
  • Schedule, manage, and develop these people. Encourage an overall spirit of teamwork and collaboration within Fleisher, setting an example for the staff at all times.
  • Ensure that job descriptions are relevant and that regular performance evaluations are conducted, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
  • Plan and implement professional development opportunities and practices to train and support high-quality faculty, staff, and assistants.
  • Experience working with, supporting, engaging and motivating non-profit Boards & Committees.

Resource Management

  • Work with the staff, Business Manager, and Executive Director in preparing an annual operating budget that includes resources for advancing strategic initiatives.
  • Provide leadership to staff in planning, constructing, monitoring, and managing Fleisher’s budgets within approved guidelines.
  • Support Development Department in identifying new funding opportunities and strategies. Monitor and maintain obligations associated with funder requirements.
  • Prepare and be accountable for the design and execution of detailed project plans with clear timeframes.

Communications, Public Relations

  • Serve as an ambassador of Fleisher throughout the community at all times, maintaining and enhancing Fleisher’s visibility and reputation. Represent Fleisher and serve as key point person for community organizations looking for opportunities to engage their stakeholders with art education opportunities at Fleisher or seeking ways to partner.
  • Build and maintain strong cooperative relationships with community partners and organizations locally, regionally, and nationally.
  • Work with Communications Director to market programs and to capture stories that illustrate impact of programs. When necessary, review, and revise program content and faculty information for print, web, and social media.
  • Support Communications Director and Registrar in expanding Fleisher’s capacity to provide translated materials, forms, and other program information on-site and off-site to local community.

Qualifications

Baseline Knowledge & Skills

  • Four-year degree in arts administration, art education, child development, related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Strategic planning and monitoring. Experience with Theories of Change, Logic Models, Needs Assessment, and/or Intended Impact Statements valued.
  • Strong management, facilitation, and supervisory skills that exemplify our core value of continuous learning. You will educate your team as a Learning Partner, using a coaching and mentoring approach that helps your team feel supported, recognized, valued, and able to connect with colleagues.
  • Experience working with, supporting, engaging and motivating non-profit Boards & Committees.
  • You can describe your racial equity journey related to undoing racism and dismantling oppression, and foster a DEAI-forward/Anti-Racist ethos and institution-wide commitment to defining and shaping actionable, policies, procedures and practices across programming and operational functions. You are committed to lifting up the power and promise of marginalized groups.
  • Excellent writing skills and confident public speaking skills. Additional language skills a plus.

Abilities

  • Strong drive to work collaboratively.
  • Creative, hard-working, confident and capable in managing time and activities deliberately and efficiently. You are skilled at prioritizing and setting boundaries so that you can focus on each task with clarity and purpose.
  • Experience in a professional environment demanding thoughtfulness, sophistication, and confidentiality with ability to relate well to people from many different backgrounds. To have empathy and compassion for self and others when under stress or when things don’t go as planned.
  • Strong sense of accountability with a “can-do” attitude.
  • Deep commitment to lifelong learning and arts education.
  • Professional demeanor, especially under pressure; strong attention to detail and ability to accurately under deadline.
  • Willing and able to balance work with personal life to include some evenings and weekends.

Salary: Approx. $70,000 annually, with five weeks of vacation/personal time. Fleisher employees receive a competitive compensation package, including options to enroll in health, dental, life insurance, and pension plans; a Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) employee badge that provides access to museums nationwide; and access to educational and professional development opportunities.

To apply: If this description seems like a good match for your personality, skills, and career goals please send us a cover letter, resume, and three references (all in one document) through Submittables. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2021. All candidates will receive a response — finalists should expect three separate interviews. References will be called for finalists only. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence by the search committee. Start date is flexible, from immediate to September 1.

Fleisher’s core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to employment practices that ensure employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Fleisher strongly encourages individuals from marginalized and underrepresented groups to apply. Fleisher is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations: Eluna

Position Summary:

The Managerof Corporate and Foundation Relations is a results–oriented team member focused on securing new funding from dedicated, impactful corporations and foundations while also sustaining and expanding support from current funders to achieve Eluna’s revenue and mission goals.

The Manager will be responsible for the overall corporate and foundation support strategy including all grant writing, proactively identifying, cultivating, and soliciting support from leading foundations and corporations. This includes but is not limited to corporate and foundation grants, special event sponsorship, employee giving, and employee engagement programs and activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Establish and maintain institutional relationships, managing and submitting letters of inquiry and writing all grant proposals and progress reports.

•Manage relationships for a portfolio of existing foundation and corporate funders.

•Serve as project manager,working in close partnership with the program and finance teams to execute successful proposals.

•Be responsible for meeting or exceeding the annual budget for corporate and foundation giving

•Represent the full Eluna portfolio of programs, events, workplace giving and employee engagement opportunities.

•Complete grant renewals and reports within required guidelines and deadlines and with proper documentation and follow up.

•Conduct research on corporate, foundation and organization donors and prospects utilizing online and web–based directories and websites. Update database on deadlines and guidelines.

•Foster external and internal relationships through high–touch interactions. These include volunteer meetings, external donor meetings and development and program team meetings.

•Generate corporate, foundation and organization reports from database in order to track progress toward goals.

Qualifications and Skills:

•A Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

•Work experience with progressive responsibility considered in lieu of post high school education

•Three to five years of increasingly responsible fundraising experience with demonstrated success in development writing and submission of proposals to foundations and corporations

•Strong interpersonal skills

•Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

•Strong written communication skills

•Proficiency with data management, especially as it pertains to grants or sales (Salesforce or other complex database experience is a plus), data reporting and budget review and analysis

•Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

•Confidentiality, honesty and discretion required

•Commitment to Eluna’s mission

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, salary range from $55,000 –$60,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, short and long–term disability, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending plan, commuter transit benefits and generous paid time off.

How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter with (1) approximate available start date and (2) explanation of how you meet the required criteria to Jean Heflin Kane, at jeankane@elunanetwork.org.Submissions missing either of these required items will not be considered. Thank you.

About Eluna: Eluna is a public, 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to support children and families impacted by grief or addiction. Eluna supports thousands of children and families each year through its free signature services and programs. Camp Erin® is the largest national bereavement program for children and teens grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. Camp Mariposa® is a national addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth impacted by a family member’s substance use disorder, and the Eluna Resource Center extends the continuum of care by providing a curated set of online resources with personalized phone and email support for families experiencing grief, addiction and other related issues.

Eluna is an equal opportunity employer. Eluna has undertaken proactive steps to learn how to become a more diverse and inclusive organization and we are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit–based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,genetic information, marital status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable state or federal law.

Program Manager: Compass Working Capital

As a Program Manager at Compass Working Capital, you’ll share our passion for excellence in every aspect of our work. You’ll collaborate across housing partners, leadership teams, and our team of Financial Coaches to ensure clients experience the best service possible. You’ll serve as a solutions-oriented innovator and implementer in supporting greater access to our financial coaching and savings programs across the communities we serve.

Beyond identifying areas for improvement as we constantly strive to do better, you’ll work to ensure our programs are achieving impact in the community.  Within the last decade alone, Compass clients have built over $7 million in assets across our programs in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are thrilled to hire for a new cohort of Program Managers at Compass!  As Program Manager, you will lead, oversee, and deliver on the success of our key programs in service of our clients. Program Managers oversee a portfolio of program partnerships in the federal Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program, which includes the Cambridge Housing Authority, the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), the Caleb Group, and Winn Residential. FSS is a five year program through which clients work closely with their coaches to grow their financial assets and achieve personal and professional dreams. Your core work is to provide oversight and be accountable for partnership outcomes and performance in our programs.

You’ll be a wonderful addition to our team if you have a passion for team-based management and leadership, service, and are energized by implementing high-impact solutions. You are energized by managing programs and complex projects and have successfully done this in prior roles. You have a keen ability to forge strong relationships across partners, colleagues, and clients while executing on strategic goals in your work. You are excited about the opportunity to test and refine processes to ensure the highest success for clients, including testing digital outreach and account access solutions to marketing and launching new Compass programs.

Through this role, you will receive training and support from the Compass team, including a close partnership with other managers, the Director of Programs, and Compass’ Chief Program Officer. This role reports to the Director of Programs.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

Your work as a Program Manager will focus on the following key objectives:

Management of Compass’ Programs

  • Ensure Compass programs are meeting enrollment and graduation targets
  • Create and maintain a smooth client experience from orientation to graduation
  • Ensure Compass is in compliance with all FSS Program policy and procedures
  • Oversee all reporting requirements and deliverables, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, due to partners regarding enrollment, client outcomes, account balances, and other key metrics
  • Meet regularly with the Director of Programs and other leadership team members to provide program updates, elevate and solve problems or risks to the program, and strategize on program goals
  • Identify opportunities to innovate and iterate to continuously improve on processes, procedures, and policies
  • Lead training and professional development across financial coaching teams to ensure colleagues understand program policies and procedures
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve client program challenges as they arise

External Relationship Management

  • Cultivate relationships with housing and/or community partners
  • Meet regularly with partner organizations to ensure goals are set and measured regularly
  • Establish trust, maintain open lines of communication, and manage processes for accessing client data and information
  • Proactively address issues collaboratively with program partners
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

It takes a special person to serve as a member of the team at Compass Working Capital. You’ll be tackling one of our nation’s greatest challenges by partnering with members of the community to reach across the opportunity gap that often perpetuates cycles of generational poverty — particularly for women of color.

We seek candidates with previous experience in and a passion for managing programs or complex projects.  We’ll be most excited about your candidacy if you can demonstrate proven success in delivering results across various stakeholders in a disciplined but innovative way.

WHAT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE

Please consider the following qualifications, skills, and experiences that we have found lead to success as a Program Manager. We do not expect candidates to meet all of the criteria listed below. Reviewing the qualifications can help you to better understand the expectations of this role.

  • Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
  • Experience leading or implementing a program or complex project
  • Passion for ensuring all the “trains” are running on time
  • Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with both partners and colleagues
  • Dedication to working across teams and perspectives towards shared goals and outcomes
  • Comfort and experience working with computers, software applications and databases such as Salesforce.
  • Ability to solicit, receive and grow from both positive and adjusting feedback
  • Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
  • Outstanding communication skills and ability to advocate for your point of view and to influence others
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize competing priorities in ways that advance high quality outcomes

This position is currently remote, though we are hoping employees can safely return to the office in summer 2021 following the COVID-19 pandemic. Program Managers will eventually be expected to be in proximity to our Compass team in our Boston or Philadelphia-based office. The salary range for this role is $60,000-$65,000 and is commensurate with experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

We’ll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Additional employee benefits include:
    • Healthcare: medical, dental, vision
    • Retirement plan 401(k) & match
    • Life insurance & disability Insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Paid parental leave
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
    • Professional development & certification
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Interested candidates are encouraged to promptly submit their application through our online portal. Applicants are asked to upload a resume and a cover letter.

All applicants will receive a response to their application within two weeks of submission. We aim to have our new Program Managers begin working with us in early summer 2021. Please email search@positivelypartners.org with questions or for support submitting your application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Compass Working Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compass Working Capital is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview for a position on our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact search@positivelypartners.org.

Community Outreach Manager: Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation

REPORTS TO: Director, Evaluation & Program Support

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time; Salaried; Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Snider Hockey is a nationally acclaimed non-profit that uses the sport of hockey to educate and empower under-resourced youth of Philadelphia to prosper in the game of life. Evidence-based outcomes are young citizens who:

  • Achieve academic success as they matriculate from Crayons through College;
  • Consistently make healthy and thoughtful life choices;
  • Serve as positive role models to the next generation of Snider Hockey student-athletes;
  • Realize gainful and rewarding employment; and
  • Give back to their community.

The Community Outreach Manager (COM) will help Snider Hockey achieve its mission by working with people and organizations in the communities we serve to energize targeted student recruitment initiatives, establish productive new stakeholder relationships, and sustain or further develop existing partnerships with an eye towards growing the Snider Hockey student population. The COM will be a steward for the organization who builds trust and maintains Snider Hockey’s image and reputation.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Developing and implementing community outreach strategies that attract students from high-need populations to Snider Hockey programs.
  • Identifying and building partnerships that will assist in the growth of Snider Hockey’s student population. Examples include but are not limited to partnerships with schools, community groups, faith-based organizations, and non-profit organizations.
  • Working closely with our program delivery team to design and implement welcoming and efficient recruitment and registration practices.
  • Ensuring that relevant data is accurately collected and analyzed to measure progress towards objectives.
  • Organizing numerous community outreach events to welcome new students and families to Snider Hockey programs.
  • Collaborating with the Content & Engagement team to create marketing materials that aid recruitment and relationship-building.
  • Travel within the Greater Philadelphia area is required. Flexible work schedule and ability to occasionally work nights and weekends is required.
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience interacting with leaders in organizations, structured groups, and the public, in roles that may include community relations, marketing, communications, and advocacy.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on interpersonal communication.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of strategic marketing tactics and significant experience executing successful marketing plans.
  • Advanced computer literacy and an ability to interpret and learn from data.
  • Excellent time management skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
  • It is especially important that candidates are comfortable working in fast-paced and high profile environments.
  • Bilingual candidates are preferred, but not required, to assist with outreach to Spanish-speaking communities.
  • Successful applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
  • Experience with educational or sports based youth development programs and general knowledge of ice hockey is helpful, but not required.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

The intellectual, social, and physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be navigated by the Community Outreach Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. The position requires constant attention to precise details and specified standards including: following simple to complex (more than three steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will regularly operate a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc. Employee will occasionally move about inside office space to access storage areas, cabinets, and office machinery. Local driving in support of work-related projects is necessary. Position will require occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The essential responsibilities of this position are primarily performed indoors, mainly in an office setting but including regular visits to ice hockey rinks, schools, community centers, and special event sites (indoor/outdoor in the weather conditions prevalent at the time). The noise level in these work environments can range from moderate to loud during events/programs, and is minimal during non-event/program times.

SCHEDULE:

Most work is completed during standard weekday hours. Occasional night and/or weekend duties in the Greater Philadelphia area are required.

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Early Childhood Education Elections Coordinator: Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)

About PCCY

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives and chances of children within the Philadelphia region through thoughtful and informed advocacy.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced leader who will train and support early childhood sector stakeholders so that they can support and pressure candidates for state elected offices to speak to the need for greater access to affordable high-quality child-care and Pre-K as they campaign.

Key Duties:

Responsibilities

  • Create training materials and conduct trainings that are tailored to meet the schedules and experience level of early learning stakeholders statewide. To the extent that trainings can be held in-person, offer the trainings and rely on via webinar or zoom sessions for the balance of the trainings.
  • Provide ongoing support to local stakeholders create useful profiles and networks of influence for candidate so early learning stakeholders can mobilize others in their community to amplify the Start Strong PA and Pre-K for Pa election season messages.
  • Track candidate activity and support early learning stakeholders to engage with public and networking events orchestrated by the candidate, supporters of the candidates or those organized by civic and business organizations.
  • Advise the Start Strong PA and Pre-K for Pa campaigns on campaign visibility materials and manage the dissemination of any items purchased to increase the visibility of the campaigns during the election seasons.
  • Work with the campaign media consultants to draft memos for reporters/editors to help ensure that early learning issues are covered as part of the election reporting and similarly construct memos for the League of Women Voters or other candidate and public information channels used as part of the local election infrastructure.
  • Help local stakeholders design feasible local events communities where there are contested races for state office that will persuade candidates to speak to the need to increase state funding for high quality infant-toddler and Pre-K services.
  • Track, for both campaigns, candidate statements on campaign issues and state funding for expansion of these services so that campaign leadership and local stakeholders are knowledgeable of candidate positions throughout the election cycle.
  • Participate on the Communications, Mobilization and Grasstop Committees of both campaigns.
  • Provide a tracking tool for both campaigns that can provide the leadership of the campaign useful data on the impact of the election coordinator position and stakeholder engagement in the activities supported by the election coordinator.
  • To the extent possible attend local events organized to support candidate engagement and/or inform the Governing Committee members of the campaigns of these events so that they can be present.
  • Work with communications contractors to draft flyers, commentaries and materials needed to persuade candidates to be champions of early learning.

Qualifications, Education, Experience & Skills:

  • A passion for supporting the engagement of early learning sectors, allied stakeholders and parents as they engage in educating candidates and increasing the pressure on candidates to publicly state they will fight for more resources for affordable, high quality early learning services.
  • Experience working with state-elected officials either as legislative or executive branch staff or as an advocate with a positive track record of impact.
  • Knowledge of the processes that candidates use to run for state office and how to influence the election narrative.
  • Experience connecting stakeholders to the election cycle.
  • Highly organized and able to multi-task.
  • Strong verbal communication skills, positive and patient approach as a trainer and clear written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the key policy challenges in the early learning sector preferred but not required.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
  • Facility with Facebook, Twitter and lnstagram.

Other Duties:

  • Attend all PCCY staff meetings and participate in special events as needed.
  • Attend all in person meetings of the two statewide campaigns (typically three times a year in Harrisburg).

Reports To: Executive Director

Apply: Resume and cover letter to info@pccy.org

Behavioral Health Policy Coordinator: Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)

About PCCY

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives and chances of children within the Philadelphia region through thoughtful and informed advocacy.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Policy Coordinator is a dynamic, seasoned and innovative leader. This position will help build and advance PCCY’s ability to increase child wellness in Philadelphia, particularly for children of color, through extensive collaboration and critical and substantial system change. The Behavioral Health Policy Coordinator will take the lead on building a highly functioning and smoothly operating system for children to gain easy access to quality behavioral health care in their public schools.

Key Duties:

Program Management

  • Oversee and direct all aspects of PCCY’s school-based behavioral health and alternate method of qualifying children for care initiatives.
  • Identify best practices in 21 high need schools that have outreach and referral teams to connect students to services (STEP programs) and advocate for their replication in 20 additional high needs schools and to the extent other school models are highly functioning identify those best practices.
  • Convene partners to consider how to apply lessons learned in the school-based behavioral health care system and conduct further research to plan and execute the creation of an infrastructure/system that utilizes an alternative method of qualifying students for mental health services in traditional outpatient settings.

Outreach & Communications

  • Take the lead in identifying and recruiting stakeholders for two cross-sector, public-private work groups: 1) the School-Based Behavioral Health work group comprised of district leadership, contracted MH agency staff, teachers, principals, parents, students, CBH and child advocates, and 2) Early Behavioral Health Care work group comprised of staff from the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health, CBH, state Medicaid administrators, parents, youth and staff at private behavioral health and primary care agencies, childcare staff and representatives from the school work group.
  • Regularly convene and facilitate the two work groups.
  • Build relationships and regularly engage with key staff in the school-based STEP programs and an additional 20 high needs schools and any other school-based models’ leaders where access to services is showing promise.
  • Oversee the design, development and implementation of an on-going communications plan to raise awareness about school-based services and access to early care for children with low-level behavioral health issues targeting school staff, parents, primary care providers, child care providers and other child-serving organizations.

Research

  • Conduct research an alternative method for qualifying children for services by studying the outcomes of the School-Based Behavioral Health program and similar initiatives in other cities or states and by talking with mental health and Medicaid experts to identify best practices and pitfalls – with sensitivity to not over-identify children of color and children from low-income families.
  • Write up our findings on alternative qualifying methods and publish a policy brief making the case. Document practices and outcomes in 21 high need schools that have outreach and referral teams to connect students to services and identify best practices and advocate for their replication.

Evaluation

  • Guide the School-Based Behavioral Health work group to develop metrics for an evaluation tool to monitor school-based referrals, access, user satisfaction and quality – including referrals for students without diagnoses.
  • Guide the Early Behavioral Health Care work group to create an evaluation tool to measure and monitor referrals, utilization and child outcomes for children with low-level behavioral health issues who qualify for care by an alternate method.
  • Other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications, Education, Experience & Skills:

  • Master’s degree in social work, public administration, public health, education or related fields.
  • Five plus years’ experience managing complex policy and organizational change efforts with strong project management skills.
  • Deep familiarity with city, state and federal resources and policies in the areas of health insurance, behavioral health care and public schools.
  • Understanding of financial management and organizational structure of public agencies and the non-profit sector.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Experience convening groups and ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Experience with program and system evaluation .
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills; ability to be a great team member and to work independently as appropriate.
  • Values and encourages diversity of thought, background, and perspective.
  • Tech savvy with experience and fluency in office software programs.

Reports To: Health Policy Director

Salary: This is a 3-year grant funded position (potentially renewable) and pays $75,000 plus benefits. Candidates who prefer to do this work as a consultant/private contractor are also welcomed to apply.

Apply: Resume and cover letter to info@pccy.org

Executive Director: Riverbend Environmental Education Center

Riverbend Environmental Education Center (Riverbend) is an independent nonprofit organization focused on teaching children in the Philadelphia region to be responsible and caring stewards of the natural environment by offering an array of experiential education programs in a natural setting. Riverbend is a platform for scientific discovery that leverages children’s inherent curiosity in the natural world and longing for authentic experiences. Riverbend provides the time and space for students to develop comfort in nature and then introduces the science inquiry process.

While the organization began and continues to serve children in nearby geographic communities, a top priority is reaching children in urban communities throughout the region that lack ready access to the natural environment. Its 30-acre open space preserve is located just minutes from the Conshohocken exit of the Schuylkill expressway, making it accessible to communities and schools throughout much of the Philadelphia region.

Nearing its 50th anniversary, Riverbend is at a moment of opportunity and ambitious growth. Programmatically, Riverbend aspires to be a regional leader in environmental education for children that is recognized for the: quality of its programs; scale of the number of children participating in programs; and impact of its teacher professional development program. Financially, the organization is eager to expand and deepen its earned and contributed revenue to assure that its revenue stays abreast with its programmatic goals.

Core programs:

  • School Programs (Access Programs). Riverbend provides high-quality nature-based STEM customized school programs (pre-K through middle school) in partnership with schools across the region that take place during the school day or after school. Currently, Riverbend is working with schools in Philadelphia, Norristown, Upper Darby, and Upper Merion, and seeks to expand its reach.
  • Teacher Professional Development. Riverbend experts work with elementary and middle school teachers in delivering nature-based STEM programs (aligned with school curriculum goals and Pennsylvania academic standards) designed to excite students and improve academic outcomes. Riverbend hosts professional development sessions virtually and on-site at the Spring Mill preserve or other natural settings. Professional development programs are designed to be cross curricular. Major concepts include life science, environment and ecology and inquiry and design, depending on school subjects.
  • Spring Mill Road Preserve. The 30 acre preserve serves as an outdoor classroom for experiential learning for school-based groups and summer programming. It is open to the public year-round and encompasses the Snider Barn, an aquaponics greenhouse, numerous hiking trails, outdoor learning classrooms, a bird observation area, and acres of open space.
  • Camps. A long-term component of Riverbend’s offerings is a year-round and summer session camps which offer children ages 4-11 the opportunity to experience, interact with, and explore nature, animals, habitats, science, and the outdoors. Grounded in nature-based STEM education, Riverbend educators encourage children to practice 21st century skills like resiliency, self-reflection, and grit. The earned income from camps forms a significant portion of the organization’s sustainable revenue.

For more information, see here.

Overview of the Position

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer, responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction and management. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director has broad authority to lead and manage operations in order to advance the mission and to achieve its strategic goals. The Executive Director is Riverbend’s principal advocate to external constituencies. The next Executive Director will be poised to take Riverbend to the next level by (1) scaling programs to reach new audiences, (2) assuring that it has sufficient revenue to match and sustain its programmatic aspirations, and (3) increasing its organizational visibility and forming new partnerships.

In the first year, the next Executive Director will focus on the following:

  1. Develop a plan to expand the reach of educational programs to new audiences, with a particular focus on communities where children typically lack access to open green space and high-quality environmental and STEM education.
  2. Develop, operationalize, and implement a plan for securing additional contributed and earned revenue from both current and new sources.
  3. Expand Riverbend’s visibility and broaden awareness of its programs and role in the region among educators, philanthropic people and institutions, public decision-makers, and potential partner organizations.
  4. Lead the next strategic planning process in partnership with the board and staff. Then, formalize and operationalize the strategic plan, identifying those priorities that will have the greatest impact on advancing the mission.
  5. Leverage the talents and interests of staff, the board and volunteers.

Compensation Competitive salary, with benefits aligned with nonprofit industry standards.

Professional Characteristics

  1. 12-15 years of nonprofit or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership and management roles incorporating operational, financial, programmatic, and board and external relations functions.
  2. Demonstrable ability in fund development, to include fundraising strategy, being the face of an organization, and soliciting financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government.
  3. Direct experience in environmental education not required but commitment to understanding and, then, embracing the mission a must.
  4. Entrepreneurial person with proven experience in expanding programs and the revenue needed to support them.
  5. Effective communicator with proven experience working with diverse populations, including experience in building bridges to develop relationships, trust and credibility.
  6. Direct experience within the Philadelphia-region nonprofit or public sectors are a plus, though not required.
  7. Recognizes the expertise of staff and brings out the best in them to advance the organization’s goals while also advancing staff leadership.
  8. Managerial expertise including budget management and working directly with a volunteer governing board.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership
    • In collaboration with the Board of Directors and key stakeholders,
      develop, articulate, and implement the shared vision that guides the
      organization.
    • Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, partners and
      constituencies, including program participants, schools and teachers,
      corporate and business partners, non-profit organizations, community
      organizations, foundations, individual donors and government agencies.
  • Resource Development
    • Plan for future revenue needs to sustain programs and operations.
    • Work with development staff and Board of Directors to design and conduct ongoing fundraising and development activities, including cultivating major donors and organizational partners.
    • Establish and maintain a local and regional profile of Riverbend through public, professional and personal contacts.
  • Organizational Management
    • Lead by exemplifying the mission, vision, goals, and values. Establish and maintain clear patterns of authority, responsibility, supervision and communication.
    • Create a work environment that brings out the best in employees, where people with options choose to work and stay.
  • Fiscal Management
    • Ensure that Riverbend operates in compliance with laws, regulations and best-practices.
    • Develop an annual budget and operating plan and takes responsibility for meeting the commitments of the plan and budget.
  • Programs and Facilities Management
    • Collaborate and support education team to design, implement and assess educational programs.
    • Maintain a strong understanding of current and upcoming trends and ensure that the education programs are of high quality.
    • Provide leadership in achieving and implementation of Riverbend’s
  • Master Site Plan.
    • Collaborate closely with staff on all issues related to ongoing maintenance and safety of the property and facilities.
    • Provide leadership in identifying IT issues and in making IT decisions.
  • Board Relations and Development
    • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to oversee strategic and fiscal activities.

Finances

The annual budget in 2021 is approximately $750,000, marginally reduced from previous years due to the pandemic. Historically, revenue has derived from programs (55%), contributed revenue (43%), and other sources (2%).

Reporting

Reports to the Board of Directors.

Staff

There are currently four direct reports: Director of Education & Strategic Initiatives, Communications & Marketing Manager, Habitat & Volunteer Manager, and Riverbend’s Office Administrator. The position also includes oversight of seasonal summer staff.

Notes Riverbend is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Riverbend does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, gender or
sexual orientation, and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

This profile is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the Executive Director. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Application process

Résumé and a one-page cover letter that conveys why you are well suited for this position and how it fits into your career should be emailed as soon as possible to: kenille@diverseforce.com. Address cover letters to the Members of the Search Committee. No paper copies, please.

Applications accepted through April 9, 2021. Phone screens of top applicants will begin immediately. Interviews of preferred candidates will be arranged for the weeks of May 3 and May 10. Please indicate in your transmittal letter if both of these dates have unavoidable conflicts for you. Confirmation of receipt of the application will be sent by return email. No phone
calls, please.

Chief Advancement Officer: YWCA Tri-County Area

Job Summary: The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will join YW3CA during an exciting time of growth and expansion. The CAO must have a deep personal commitment to, and understanding of, equity, inclusion, and racial justice, and use that as a frame for the work of integrating ongoing organization-wide change processes and innovative fundraising tools into our work, achieving the fundraising and membership goals of the organization, and ensuring careful stewardship of our donor relationships. The CAO must also have a track record of working across differences, silos, and programs, exercising their power and privilege carefully.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the incoming CAO will lead a small team that supports all aspects of grantmaking including government, foundation and corporate as well as major donor, individual giving, and event-driven fundraising programs; as well as all external communications, marketing, media relations, and outreach. To lead this function, we are looking for a CAO who is an exceptional manager, leader, relationship builder, and communicator.

Key Responsibilities: The Chief Advancement Officer’s essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Fundraising and Departmental Leadership:
    • Plan and direct a comprehensive, complex fundraising operation that includes maintaining and growing annual revenues of $5M+, recognizing and taking advantage of new opportunities, while maximizing existing sources of funds.
    • Own, manage, and grow a select portfolio of principal gift donors and prospects, including some of the highest profile institutional donor relationships.
    • Collaborate with YWCA USA to oversee the Department’s development and implementation of 501(c)3 fundraising and charitable grant agreements with YWCA USA and YW3CA
    • Set and drive a clear vision for the Advancement department that drives forward organization-wide strategies, goals, and change processes and unites the best development competencies.
    • Lead the building, implementation, and adoption of systems and practices that support intra- and inter-departmental collaboration, integration, communication, and relationship building. oInstill a culture of philanthropy throughout YW3CA, ensuring all individuals understand their role in the organization’s philanthropic success. oLeverage forecasting and data to inform goals and priorities.
  • Executive Leadership:
    • In collaboration with the Board and the leaders of other departments, participate in strategy setting, and execute the organization’s strategic goals and priorities.
    • Act as conduit of key insights from stakeholders to Board and senior leadership to inform organizational imperatives and priorities.
    • Support the development and implementation of org-wide practices for cross collaboration and communication. Promote a culture of trust, support, resource sharing, and transparency across functions and programs.
  • Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership:
    • Actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, openness, trust, equity, inclusion, and support within the Advancement department, and in its work with other departments.
    • Lead department’s ongoing transformation of a broadly inclusive and equity-based culture.
    • Facilitate practices and implement policies that reflect and support the CEO’s cultural vision of equity, respect, kindness, and inclusivity for the organization.

The ideal candidate will have the following professional skills, qualities, and competencies:

  • Mission & Values Alignment: A passion for YWCA’s commitment to the elimination of racism, the empowerment of women and the promotion of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Understanding of and commitment to progressive politics, social justice, and YW3CA’s mission.
  • Expertise & Leadership in an Advancement/Development Function: Exemplary track record directing a large, comprehensive, complex advancement function, including demonstrated results across functions, silos, and geographies. Expertise in the full scope of fundraising activities at all levels of donation. Deep understanding of anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices in fundraising.
  • Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership: Holds an analysis of power, racial, sexual, economic, and gender inequity and their intersections. Has the experience to operationalize equity within the advancement department, and set an equity and justice rooted strategy for advancement for the organization. Understands the white supremacist nature of capitalism and philanthropy, and how to shift away from those existing systems to do more expansive work.
  • Executive & Team Leadership: Substantial management experience and demonstrated ability to establish, lead, and drive objectives – particularly in a highly dynamic and evolving environment. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding budgeted goals by managing staff and volunteer performance. Proven ability to translate strategic thinking about complex challenges and organizational gaps into executable plans to deliver on strategic imperatives and solve problems large and small, and measure progress towards goals. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how race and gender dynamics impact supervisory relationships, organizational culture, partnerships, campaigns and coalition work, and can demonstrate a history of successfully intervening in problematic dynamics and deepening a racial justice approach within an organization, team, or campaign.
  • Communication & Relationship Building: An emotionally intelligent, values- and results-driven leader who can inspire staff and collaborate across departments and at all levels of the organization and provide feedback and coaching to support the achievement of complex goals. Adeptly drives transparent, timely internal communications. Highly skilled communicator, both individually and in large audience or public communications.
  • System & Process Building: Has built systems and processes to facilitate and strengthen intra- and inter-departmental collaboration and communication. Has improved data hygiene and built highly effective operational and data systems for fundraising to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of a fundraising function.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (required) and Master’s degree (a plus)
  • 5-10 years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experiences sufficient to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the job as listed.

Salary & Benefits**:

  • Paid Business Closures
  • Health and life insurance benefits
  • Dental insurance benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
  • 401K Retirement plan
  • Generous Paid Time off plan **Restrictions may apply based on position hours

How to Apply: Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Hr.mission@ywcatricountyarea.org

Equal Opportunity Employer YWCA Tri-County Area is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, col-or, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws. Accordingly, YWCA Tri-County Area will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; make decisions according to the principle of equal opportunity by imposing only bona fide occupational qualification requirements for employment opportunities; and administer all personnel practices and programs (including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers and training) in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.