Category: Executive Level

The Natural Lands and Urban Forestry unit of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation is responsible for capital projects, grants management, land acquisitions, development and review of architectural designs and construction plans, and development of short and long-term planning. This unit also manages the department’s properties, which includes licenses, leases and other property agreements.

The Director of Property, Preservation and Property Management is a senior management position providing oversight of system wide planning, preservation of historic assets, grant acquisition and management, natural lands and ecosystem management, and non-profit partnerships for special projects

This position provides assistance in Capital budget preparation, planning & strategic implementation of Capital and Ecosystem Management projects, as well as the evaluation of policy and operational and administrative functions. Through an understanding of the social and economic climate, the Director will strategically investigate, recommend, and lead the implementation of projects in support of the department’s strategic plan.

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Pay range: $91,115.86 – $105,478.00 varies with experience.

Would you like to be a part of our team at Health Care Access (www.hcaphoenixville.org)?  This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals in the greater Phoenixville area by securing the necessary resources to follow our mission: to improve the health and quality of life in the Greater Phoenixville area by helping the uninsured and underinsured overcome financial barriers in obtaining specialized health care. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our nonprofit by spearheading fundraising efforts that directly impact the health and well-being of our community.

Position Summary

The Director of Development is a full-time, salaried ($90,000 to $100,000 based on experience) position with health benefits and a matching retirement plan.  This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with the Board of Directors. The Director of Development is responsible for leading the development and fundraising strategies of Health Care Access to secure necessary funding to sustain organizational and programmatic goals.  They will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, as well as set and achieve planned fundraising goals, which includes working with the board fundraising committee and chair. This position requires high self-motivation, analytic competency, exceptional people and communication skills, and have a firm commitment to Health Care Access’s mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the annual appeal, including the creation of donor letters and securing client testimonies.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Collaborate with Executive Director, board and committee members to create and execute a fundraising plan.
• Lead and manage fundraising and other special events, including participation on Fundraising and Development Board Committees.
• Assist with management of all donor communications, acknowledgements, and maintain donor software database.
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data, and produce reports when necessary.
• Develop and implement annual and long-range marketing plans and strategies, to achieve marketing goals.
• Plan and implement a marketing reporting function to track, measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
• Represent the organization to the community, government and social media to publicize its programs and needs.
• Seek and develop opportunities to enhance the image of the organization in the community.

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Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF) mission is to drive exceptional outcomes for all students by developing great teachers and building paths to college and career success. Founded in 1985, today PEF is the city’s most comprehensive, full-service education organization, working tirelessly to expand and improve educational opportunities available to local youth. PEF envisions a Philadelphia where all young people have the skills, knowledge, opportunity, and access to the resources they need to succeed in college and careers.

A key aspect of PEF’s work is ensuring that every high school student in Philadelphia is supported in understanding and pursuing their options for a postsecondary academic journey, anchored in college and supported through workplace and career exposure. To support in this effort, PEF operates a diverse portfolio of offerings targeting students (College Access Program, PhillyGoes2College, Spark Philadelphia, Philadelphia Scholars Last Dollar Scholarship, Fostering College Readiness), teachers (McKinney Center for STEM Education, the Philadelphia Postsecondary Success Program), and the community (Education First Compact, Philadelphia
STEM Ecosystem). In 2017, PEF launched an education consulting practice that supports schools and nonprofits deepen student college and STEM related outcomes.

The Vice President of Operations (VP) will be required to use their industry knowledge and skills to provide operational oversight of the systems, policies, and procedures necessary for the organization to execute their mission. In this role, the person will be responsible for setting strategy in their areas of responsibility and overseeing direct reports to implement the designated strategies.

The VP has two main areas of responsibility. The VP is responsible for the strategic leadership of the finance functions of the Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF), including but not limited to financial modeling and forecasting; invoicing, billing and reporting; financial processes improvement; operating and retirement audit coordination; vendor management; etc. The VP is a member of the agency’s senior management team and must be capable of supporting the organization from a hands-on and strategic level, supervising two in-house staff and a contracted controller.

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The New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) represents a vibrant community of diverse providers committed to advancing sustainable, community-based services and supports. Its mission is to enrich lives and build futures for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities across New Jersey.

For over twenty-five years, NJACP has assisted member agencies in delivering quality support and services. With more than 80 members, NJACP continues to champion the rights and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, representing industry and member interests to government affiliates and legislators, fostering collaboration among members, influencing public policy, promoting ethical operating standards, and providing education and training programs that enhance service quality statewide.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer CEO) serves as chief staff executive, recommends, and participates in the formulation of policies and makes decisions within existing policies as they have been approved by the Board of Directors. Acting as the primary spokesperson for the organization, the CEO is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of staff, programs, and events. The CEO is responsible for strategic leadership, advocacy, financial management, and enhancing member and stakeholder engagement to ensure the organization’s mission is achieved.

Responsibilities also include maintaining effective internal and external relationships, achieving economical, productive performance, forward-looking programming and constructive growth of the organization.

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If you are ready to take on this transformative role, you will:

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Purpose of the position     The Director of Development is a front facing fundraiser at A Woman’s Place. Working closely with the Executive Director, they are responsible for identifying and securing financial contributions; planning the long-term sustainable funding strategy and executable plan for the organization, building relationships within the community; planning and overseeing fundraising activities. The primary focus of this position will be on increasing contributions from individual donors at AWP.  In addition, the position is responsible for supporting the strategic messaging for the organization as well as creating a communications and marketing plan in collaboration with the Education and Training Department. The Director oversees the Development Specialist.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Executive Director

Other Relationships: Public, businesses, groups and organizations, media, vendors, AWP staff, volunteers, survivors

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy           

• Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan including the annual fund, corporate giving, major gifts, planned giving and various campaigns that aligns with organizational goals and mission.
• Work with and support the Board of Directors to activate them as fundraisers for AWP.

Donor Relations

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with current donors through regular communication and engagement.

Grant Management

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Operations Manager on institutional funding opportunities.

Event Coordination

• Plan and execute fundraising events, including annual fundraisers, community outreach, and donor appreciation events.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor the Development Specialist and development volunteers.

Budget Management

• Develop and manage the development budget, ensuring all fundraising efforts are cost-effective and sustainable.

Marketing and Communications

• Collaborate with the Director of Education and Outreach to create compelling messaging and materials that promote our mission and fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee social media strategy, growth, and scheduling.

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Minimum Experience: 10-15 years of experience as a nonprofit executive, corporate leader, relationship manager, nonprofit fundraiser, or any combination of the above. Nonprofit experience or Compass Pro Bono volunteer experience is strongly preferred.

Requested Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. MBA, comparable graduate degree, or equivalent experience is preferred.

Type of Position: full-time (negotiable), flexible schedule

Compass Overview: Compass Pro Bono forges lasting ties between local nonprofits and local business professionals to empower thriving, equitable, resilient communities. Compass Pro Bono believes that thriving, equitable, resilient communities are ones in which the local business and local nonprofit sectors are deeply interconnected. We believe that local nonprofits play a critical role in community well-being, and that local business professionals can play a critical role in local nonprofits’ success. We envision a world in which nonprofits consistently have access within their own communities to the business strategy resources they need to thrive, and in which business professionals are empowered to seamlessly leverage their business acumen to sustain the nonprofits serving their communities. Our programs include: curated 2, 4, and 8 month pro bono consulting projects, nonprofit board matching and placement, and an annual excellence in nonprofit leadership summit.

Position Overview: Are you the unique combination of a strategic thinker and hands-on doer with entrepreneurial energy? Do you hunger to make a lasting difference in the Greater Philadelphia region? Does the thought of being a highly visible figure in, and integral contributor to, the viability of the regional nonprofit sector thrill you? Do you get energized by talking to business people, figuring out what makes them tick, and connecting them with meaningful volunteer and philanthropic opportunities? Does gathering and generating resources to drive social impact excite you? Do you thrive when juggling a variety of projects and when no two workdays are alike? Are you a people person with a can-do, customer-service orientation? Do you want to work with a fantastic team at a high-performing social impact organization? If you’re shouting “YES!”, then this is the position for you!

Your mission: Build Compass Pro Bono’s brand recognition, partnerships, and funding across the Greater Philadelphia region – establishing it as the go-to capacity and organizational-resilience- building partner for local nonprofits and the go-to partner for both companies and business professionals eager to make a meaningful difference in the community.

This role is part entrepreneur, part fundraiser, part volunteer recruiter, part brand ambassador, part hands-on relationship manager, part Board whisperer, and part growth strategist.

To be successful in this role, you will: be comfortable working in Slack, G-Suite, and Salesforce (or comparable platforms and tools); be successful with simultaneously attending to the (often-competing) demands of local nonprofits, skilled volunteers, and funders; be adept at facilitating a nonprofit Board; and be both at ease with, and effective, in a hybrid work environment.

The position is based in the Greater Philadelphia Region. The Executive Director will work remotely, with occasional travel 2-3x/year to Washington, D.C. The Executive Director will need to attend and/or facilitate periodic evening and weekend in-person and virtual events, with notice. The position reports to the CEO, works closely with national staff, manages the Philadelphia Program Director, collaborates with the other Compass Pro Bono cities’ Executive and Managing Directors, and staffs the Compass Philadelphia Board.

Responsibilities: As the public face, and leader, of Compass Pro Bono in the Greater Philadelphia region, the Executive Director – Greater Philadelphia is responsible for 1) raising sufficient funds to support all programming and operations within the region; and 2) establishing and executing on a strategic vision to optimize Compass Philadelphia’s impact
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