Author: Maya Remisio

Chief of Philanthropy: Opera Philadelphia

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $220,000.00
Maximum Salary: $250,000.00

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Director & President, the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CDO) serves as a visionary partner, actively shaping and carrying out philanthropic strategies and programs of the Development department.

Goal oriented and revenue-focused, the CPO will actively build budgets informed by data for all areas of the department, set annual and long-term projections, and create strategies for sustainable fundraising growth of the Annual Fund and the organization’s comprehensive campaign, a $33 million effort designed to support innovation, community-focused programming, and financial resilience. A mature and sophisticated communicator, the CPO will engage with board members, donors, and external partners, building relationships that inspire transformative giving. As a key collaborator, the CPO will work closely with the Finance and Marketing teams to build cross-functional strategies and develop comprehensive plans that align operations with fundraising goals.

The position requires a combination of high-level strategy and hands-on leadership in frontline fundraising, with the ability to maintain a robust portfolio of major donors and prospects. A strong leader, the CPO will be an inspiring manager who shares a vision for what opera can and should be.

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

Develop annual and multi-year fundraising plans across individual, institutional, major gifts, planned giving, events, and campaigns.

Craft compelling cases for support that align donor interests with OP’s artistic and strategic goals.

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Donor Relation & Corporate Partnership Manager: Opera Philadelphia

Overview of Position:

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $60,000.00
Maximum Salary: $65,000.00

The Donor Relations & Corporate Partnerships Manager plays a key role in driving individual support among donors at the $100-$2,500 levels and supporting corporate development efforts. This position focuses on identifying and qualifying prospective donors through in-person engagement and other fundraising initiatives, building meaningful relationships with new and lapsed supporters, and securing their investment in the company’s work. In parallel, the role leads the development of compelling corporate partnership packages and proposals, aligned with company vision.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for concentrating on prospects who have attended OP performances as a part of Pick Your Price. Focusing on increasing the number of donors who will contribute $100 to $2,500 or more annually.

Applies best practice in moves management and collaborates within the philanthropy team to support back-end operations.

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Associate Director of Development: People’s Light

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $70,000.00
Maximum Salary: $75,000.00

About People’s Light:

Founded in 1974, People’s Light is one of Pennsylvania’s most respected professional theatres, renowned for producing innovative and thought-provoking work that reflects the diverse voices of our community. Located in Chester County, our mission is to inspire, entertain, and engage audiences through live theatre and educational programs, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. At People’s Light, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect people and create lasting impact.

Position Overview:

People’s Light seeks a dynamic and strategic Associate Director of Development to join our fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role drives the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts while expanding strong pipeline of high-capacity donors.

An authentic and joyful champion of live arts, the Associate Director researches and qualifies prospective donors, builds relationships with high net worth (HNW) individuals, and helps to secure five-to-seven figure gifts in support of the mission and activities of People’s Light. They create tailored strategies for each prospect, move donors toward solicitation, and steward relationships to increase support beyond annual giving.

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Associate Director of Education: People’s Light

Overview of Position:

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $55,000.00
Maximum Salary: $60,000.00

Location: On-Site

Position Summary:

This newly adapted role functions as both educator and connector across a range of learning environments, with particular emphasis on engaging participants who may have little or no prior experience attending or creating theatre. Whether working within schools or in out‑of‑school settings, this position centers communication and artistic practices that are personal, relevant, and accessible, recognizing these as essential entry points to inspiration and meaningful participation.

At People’s Light, the institution and Department of Education & Civic Practice prioritize community participation and civic engagement. Educational programming supports the creation and presentation of work that resonates with contemporary lived experience and invites dialogue. This role seeks innovative approaches to empowering young people to develop theatre‑making skills as tools for self‑expression, collective inquiry, and social engagement.

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Development Manager: Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Overview of Position:

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $65,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $72,000.00

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO), widely regarded as one of New Jersey’s finest arts organizations, is a highly successful, professional, per-service orchestra. The PSO presents a six-program classical series at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton as well as pops, holiday, and education concerts, a chamber music series, lectures and events for the community, and robust education programs reaching over 10,000 students annually. The PSO values its partnership with the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey (YOCJ). Each June, the PSO presents the Princeton Festival, a multi-genre performing arts festival produced in an 11,000 sq. ft tent on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. The Princeton Festival offers a robust schedule including fully-staged opera, concerts (orchestral, chamber music, Broadway/pops, jazz, baroque), lectures, and community events.

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Director of Development: Associated Alumni of Central High School

Position OVERVIEW

The Director of Development is a newly created senior leadership role and the primary driver of AACHS’ fundraising strategy and revenue-generating activities. This role leads the major gifts program, donor pipeline, and capital campaign, working with and reporting to the Executive Director, with guidance from the AACHS Executive Committee, and support from the Board. To strengthen a culture of philanthropy and advance the AACHS vision and mission, the role will also partner closely across alumni engagement, marketing/communications, and information management initiatives to drive philanthropic revenue and campaign success.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fundraising Leadership
  • Campaign Strategy and Execution

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Food Security Initiatives: Program Manager

Job Description

The Food Security Initiatives Program Manager provides support to the Director of Food Security Initiatives to ensure successful implementation of key food security initiatives including the City’s Summer Meals Outreach and Engagement Strategy, Extended Day, Extended Year (EDEY) and Community School-based food security initiatives like the One Philly Produce Project, and the City’s Free Food and Meal Finder. Responsibilities include communication with key partners, outreach and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, developing and providing technical assistance and training, and supporting program administration and operations. The Program Manager will work with the Director of Food Security Initiatives to develop and/or improve on efficient systems for supporting food security for children and families in Philadelphia. This position reports to the Director of Food Security Initiatives.

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Director of Development and Communications: Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial

Overview of Position:

  • Job Status: Full Time
  • Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $85,000.00
  • Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $90,000.00

The Director of Development and Communications is a senior leadership position charged with overseeing the success of Fleisher Art Memorial’s strategies in fundraising, brand awareness, and revenue-generating storytelling. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will oversee a staff that represents key areas of Fleisher’s donor cultivation, corporate and foundation giving programs, and digital and print strategy for conveying impact and building audiences.

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Assistant Director of Residential Life: HomeWorks Trenton

Overview of Position:

Description of HOMEWORKS TRENTON:

HomeWorks Trenton, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that combines the public school education with a boarding school experience to equip high school girls in marginalized communities to achieve economic freedom and become community leaders. By providing a space to explore and define their experiences, cultures, and identities, HomeWorks offers our scholars a chance to see that their ideas, visions, and presence are valid and relevant in this world.

The HomeWorks team has been recognized by The State of New Jersey, Princeton University, McKinsey & Company, Echoing Green, Comcast, Hollister, TRESemmé, Camelback Ventures, Barclays, Vital Voices, The Rachael Ray Show and more.

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Assistant Director of Advancement: Horizons Greater Philadelphia

Overview of Position:

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Start Date: May 1, 2026
  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Education: 4-Year Degree Required
  • Salary: USD $75,000 – $85,000 / year

The Assistant Director of Advancement plays a central role in advancing Horizons Greater Philadelphia’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, this role will help implement HGP’s fundraising strategy while building the operational systems that support sustainable revenue growth.

This position blends fundraising execution with operational leadership. The Assistant Director of Advancement will help build and manage the fundraising systems, partnerships, and donor engagement strategies that support Horizons Greater Philadelphia’s continued growth.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative organization and enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Because Horizons Greater Philadelphia operates with a small, collaborative team, the ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and taking ownership of initiatives from concept through completion.

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