Author: Maya Remisio

Grants Management and Compliance Officer: City of Philadelphia

Company Description:

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

  • Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
  • Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
  • Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
  • Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description:

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) coordinates Philadelphia’s planning, zoning, preservation, and housing functions to promote the economic health of all neighborhoods and the City. DPD includes the Divisions of Executive Administration, Housing and Community Development (DHCD); Planning and Zoning (DPZ); and Development Services (DS). DPD also contracts with the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation PHDC, Philadelphia Land Bank and Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority as well as departments within the city that perform community development block grant program activities. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Planning and Development.

Job Description:

The Grants Management & Compliance Officer serves as the Department of Planning & Development’s lead authority on fiscal grants compliance. The position oversees adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and reporting requirements across all federal, state, and philanthropic funding sources, with particular emphasis on HUD programs, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, and special allocations. The role ensures accurate interpretation of financial regulations, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and consistent documentation practices across the department.

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Director of Development: Face To Face:

Overview of Position:

Face to Face is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Development who is energized by cultivating relationships, engaging donors, and securing major gifts. This role will prioritize direct donor engagement, portfolio management, and revenue growth. The Director of Development will build and steward a robust pipeline of individuals. They will supervise the Grants and Events managers and support their efforts in seeking and stewarding corporate and foundation donors.

This is an ideal role for a leader who loves being out of the office and with donors, guiding a team, and using data-driven strategies to strengthen long-term fundraising success.

The salary for this position is $90,000.

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Site Manager: Build Our Lives Together (BOLT)

 

Overview of position:

The Site Manager is a key leader on BOLT’s program team, responsible for driving strong program implementation across 2–4 partner school sites during the academic year. You serve as a coach, relationship manager, and capacity builder—equipping teachers, interns, and youth leaders to deliver high-quality, consistent programming.

During the summer, the Site Manager transitions into a lead facilitator, directly leading a cohort of youth and ensuring a high-quality, engaging summer experience.

You will own site-level success year-round: building strong school partnerships, supporting educators to implement BOLT’s curriculum, and ensuring students experience meaningful, impactful programming. You will also manage 1–3 interns and contribute to a culture of strong execution and continuous improvement across sites.

The majority of your time will be spent managing site relationships, being on the ground in schools, and ensuring strong program execution.

Seasonal Structure of the Role:

Academic Year (Primary Focus: Capacity Building & Site Management)

  • Manage 2–4 school sites and serve as the primary point of contact for school partners
  • Coach teachers and facilitators to implement BOLT programming effectively
  • Build strong relationships, systems, and program quality across sites
  • Observe sessions, provide feedback, and ensure strong youth experiences

Summer (Primary Focus: Direct Facilitation & Youth Engagement)

  • Serve as a lead facilitator for a cohort of ~25 high school students in BOLT’s 6-week summer program

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Director of Education & Dance eXchange: BalletX

Overview of position:

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $60,000.00
Maximum Salary: $75,000.00

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, seeks a Director of Education & Dance eXchange to lead and expand the organization’s education and community engagement programs. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of Dance eXchange, BalletX’s in-school dance education program, while overseeing a broader portfolio of education initiatives including open classes and community-based programming.

The Director will lead efforts to create impactful educational experiences, build strong community partnerships, and drive initiatives that promote engagement, accessibility, and long-term audience connection to BalletX. This position plays a central role in advancing BalletX’s mission by fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of contemporary ballet across diverse communities.

The Director will lead the implementation of a five-year strategic plan specifically for Dance eXchange, building a strong and sustainable program infrastructure that supports high-quality, consistent program delivery and responsible growth. This includes establishing a clear program framework, strengthening staffing structures, and formalizing systems for partnerships, curriculum, evaluation, audience development, and long-term sustainability.

The Director oversees a team of approximately 10 part-time Teaching Artists and a part-time Education Manager who supports the administration of Dance eXchange and BalletX’s broader education programs, and collaborates closely with the Administrative Coordinator to build and sustain external partnerships. This position requires an experienced dance educator and proven leader who can translate vision into clear systems, mentor a team, and deepen BalletX’s impact across Philadelphia communities. To learn more about BalletX, our mission, and our programs, visit www.BalletX.org.

This position is full-time with a competitive salary range of $60,000-$75,000 (commensurate with experience) and accompanying benefits including health insurance, 4% 401k match, and paid time off. BalletX is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities:

Dance eXchange Strategy & Leadership
● Lead implementation of Dance eXchange’s five-year strategic plan
● Establish and institutionalize program mission, vision, values, and core frameworks
● Develop and maintain a comprehensive program handbook and delivery model

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Director of Advancement: Academy of Vocal Arts

Overview of Position:

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $110,000.00
Maximum Salary: $120,000.00

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, 403b with company match, and paid vacation days.

Central Role:

Provide strategic leadership for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, foundations, and corporations with a focus on fundraising capacity and securing major gifts. Partner closely with the President and Artistic Director to develop and implement innovative strategies that increase support from both existing AVA donors and new prospects. This position is crucial to achieving AVA’s annual fundraising goal of approximately $2.0 million. In addition, as AVA embarks on a capital campaign, the Director of Advancement will play a pivotal leadership role in planning and execution, working in close coordination with the campaign consultant.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at all levels.
  • Lead the development and growth of a strong portfolio of 50+ current and prospective high net worth donors capable of making gifts of $50,000+.
  • Develop strategies for multi-year giving.

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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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