Category: Executive Level

Women In Transition (WIT) currently seeks an Executive Director to lead a passionate and mission-driven team of 15 direct service and operations staff.

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and direction to advance WIT’s mission, impact, fundraising capacity, and fiscal health and oversees the organization’s operations and programs. The position requires on-site work and reports directly to the Board of Directors.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Board Governance

• Partner with the Board in policy decisions, fundraising and increasing the overall visibility of the organization
• Provide information to the Board and board committees to help them assess and address issues and make informed fiduciary and governance decisions
• Assist with recruitment, selection and training of new Board members
• Coordinate board committees

Strategic Planning

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure fulfillment of WIT’s mission through successful development and implementation of direct service, prevention, community education, and outreach programs
• Partner with the Board and staff in the implementation of WIT’s strategic plan

Organizational & Program Management

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the organization including finance, HR, and IT
• Oversee hiring, training, supervision, and retention of staff
• Manage all HR functions including maintaining HR files, benefits management, and employee handbook
• Work with Program Director to oversee program delivery and development of new programs
• Manage contracts, ensure compliance with all funder reporting requirements and regulations

Budget & Fiscal Management

• Work with the board to ensure the financial health of the organization
• Develop annual operational budget for Board approval
• Monitor and approve all expenditures and ensure appropriate financial management of all grants and contracts
• Maintain strong oversight, internal controls, and division of duties
• Work with finance team to produce monthly contract invoices and fiscal reports and to monitor contract budgets

Development

• Work with Development/Communications Associate and Board Development Committee to create and implement an annual development plan that includes fundraising events and appeals
• Ensure preparation and submission of foundation proposals, grant applications and funding requests to government and contract agencies
• Support and lead the Board in its fundraising role

Communications & Outreach

• Supervise and work with the WIT’s External Affairs Team to create and implement strategies to increase the overall visibility of the organization including developing outreach strategies and materials, social media and website content, monthly e-newsletters, and outreach events
• Effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers, the media, and the general public. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with external partners, including local and PA domestic violence organizations, government agencies, and local non-profits

QUALIFICATIONS

• A demonstrated passion for working with Survivors of domestic abuse/intimate partner violence and substance abuse
• Undergraduate degree in in social work, public health, public policy or related field, with Masters degree preferred
• At least 5 years of progressive, non-profit management experience
• Upon hiring, the candidate must complete the 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training, the Crime Victims Compensation Training, and provide Act 33 criminal background and child abuse clearances.

SKILLS

• Ability to manage programs and contracts
• Excellent communication skills and public speaking experience
• Excellent writing skills, grant-writing experience a plus
• Understand financial matters, including development of budgets, compliance with grant and contract requirements, and financial oversight
• Strong organizational skills
• Grant writing and/or fundraising experience

SALARY

Annual salary starting at $80,000, based on experience

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the position, please email a current resume, cover letter and writing sample to WITinfo@helpwomen.org.

Organizational Background

Mission: Chester Eastside is a welcoming and inclusive community that enables individuals of all ages to achieve their goals and aspirations, and that promotes a just and peaceful coexistence in Chester through advocacy and programs for education, social services, and justice.

Founded in 1985, Chester Eastside is a 501(c)(3) organization that faithfully serves the community of Chester, Pennsylvania. It strives to create an environment that supports those whose lives are tested each day by challenges of poverty. The agency focuses on both the city’s present and future. At the core of the organization is a food service program that provides nearly 100,000 meals a year to community residents. In addition to addressing food insecurity, Chester Eastside provides an evidence-based afterschool program that provides homework assistance and mentoring for children in grades 1-8.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for executing Chester Eastside’s mission. The Executive Director represents the organization to the public, leads organizational development and strategic planning, optimizes financial performance, oversees program delivery, builds donor relationships, and manages staff.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Program Planning and Operations Management 

• Oversee the daily operations of the organization, providing executive direction for program strategy and
• Ensure that Chester Eastside operates in compliance with all laws and
• Ensure that the programs and services offered contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board.

• Monitor and track program
• Engage with the community in shaping and participating in the programs and goals of the
• Work closely with the Board, providing regular program updates, assessing, and addressing issues that affect Chester Eastside, and disseminating information between staff and the

Financial Management 

• Prepare annual operating budget and present it to the Board for
• Operate within the approved budget, ensure maximum resource utilization and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial
• Develop and maintain processes for proper recordkeeping and financial
• Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with organization and Board required reporting needs, including monthly statements showing budget-to-actual income and expenses, monthly balance sheets and monthly statement of cash flow.

Development and Fundraising 

• In partnership with the Board, research funding sources; and oversee the development of actionable fundraising plans that secure support from foundations, corporations, individuals, and government funding
• Supervise grants management, including research, submission, acknowledgment, tracking and reporting.
• Assure timely and accurate database management of donors and prospects, and gift acknowledgments.
• Develop, lead and/or oversee key fundraising

Community Relations/Advocacy 

• Serve as public facing representative of Chester Eastside and ensure that the mission, programs, and services are presented in a strong positive
• Create and execute strategies to educate the public about the
• Supervise production and distribution of all promotional materials, the maintenance of the organization’s website, and other social media
• Pursue, maintain, and build constructive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, organizations, and key
• Promote the organization by attending relevant community

Human Resources Planning and Management

• Identify and implement staffing requirements to ensure efficient
• Recruit, select, and retain staff and volunteers that have the skills and abilities to help further the organization’s
• Document and communicate job responsibilities and expectations, regularly evaluate staff, and provide on-going support and coaching to
• Comply with all employment

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Management, or related field.
• A minimum of seven years of leadership experience at a non-profit serving youth and/or addressing food
• Strong non-profit financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and
• Understanding of the issues confronting the city of Chester,
• Proven ability to shape and execute an organization’s strategy and successfully expand reach and impact in partnership with an engaged board of
• Fundraising and excellent donor relationship
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication

Chester Eastside is looking for a strategic, effective leader to advance the organization’s commitment to the Chester community. Salary will be commensurate with experience and flexible work arrangements will be considered.   All interested applicants should send their resume and salary requirements to Recruiter@ceichester.org.

DIRECTOR OF HEALING CENTERED LEARNING

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: Center City – Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health

Advertised: Mar 31 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 2 2022 Eastern Daylight Time

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Status:             Full-time, exempt employee

Reports to:      Board of Directors

Location:         Washington, DC area preferred

Deadline:         Resume reviews begin immediately. Best considered by February 28, 2022.

Founded in 2001, Compass connects community-based nonprofits delivering vital services with talented business professionals eager to make a difference. Through skills-based volunteer projects, Compass produces partnerships that have a transformational impact for nonprofits and their communities as well as meaningful community engagement many professionals desire.

Compass originated in the greater Washington, DC, region. Demand from nonprofits, strong corporate engagement, and robust volunteer interest led to expansion to Philadelphia (2014), Chicago (2016), and the Twin Cities (2021). Our model matches nonprofit clients with business volunteers recruited from leading corporations, start-ups, consulting and law firms, and MBA alumni networks. Our staff train and curate project teams that align with nonprofit clients’ needs and missions. Volunteer teams deliver strategic consulting skills in high-value areas such as decision support, mergers, board development, as well as strategy for fundraising, marketing, and technology.

Position Overview

The CEO will bring a deep passion for Compass’ mission and be driven by the opportunity to expand our reach so that skills-based volunteering can make a greater impact on community-

based nonprofits and talented business professionals. They will advance Compass’ belief in thriving and equitable communities by continuing to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion across Compass’ culture, structures, policies, and operations.

The CEO will have business and finance acumen along with knowledge of how to apply best practices in a small nonprofit setting. They will oversee operating revenue of close to $2 million, a team of nearly 20 across three cities, and report to a 16-person board of directors whose members are spread across the country. Compass is headquartered in Washington, DC, and most employees currently work remotely due to COVID-19.

Strategy, Vision, and Leadership

• Strengthen and expand Compass’ influence and reach as a leader in corporate and community engagement in collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff.
• Provide visionary leadership for Compass’ diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
• Establish collaborations and working relationships with a range of key nonprofit and corporate partners, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as principal spokesperson, representing Compass and its interests to corporate partners, nonprofit clients, volunteers, funders, donors, and various publics.

Organizational Management

• Oversee day-to day operations and manage an effective team structure.
• Ensure Compass’ structure, policies, and programs advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Assure program quality and consistency with goals; direct processes to evaluate programs to determine effectiveness and constituent satisfaction.
• Guide external communications strategies that elevate the impact of Compass’ mission.

Financial Management and Revenue

• In partnership with the senior management team, set annual financial goals; diversify and grow revenue via charitable contributions, events, and services.
• Direct fundraising strategies that cultivate through campaigns, proposals, events, and sponsorships, including by soliciting long-term corporate partnerships.
• In partnership with the staff and Board, work with funders and donors to ensure grant proposals and reports reflect Compass’ unique value and vision.

Experiences, Skills, and Qualities

The Board of Directors encourages applications from a wide range of candidates. The most competitive applicants will likely have many, if not all, of the following attributes:

• A successful record of executive leadership in a nonprofit, association, consulting, small business, corporate, or similar professional setting.
• Effective public communication skills and penchant for public speaking and
• Significant business acumen that can apply to nonprofit administration.
• Deep commitment to racial justice and record of advancing racial equity initiatives.
• Success with senior-level fundraising efforts, including strategizing and securing support through partnerships, foundations, corporations, and/or individuals.
• Prior experience working with or serving on a nonprofit board; understanding of issues affecting the nonprofit sector.
• A strategic mindset and ability to forecast trends and connect ideas with action.
• A significant supervisory record with experience cultivating a positive team culture.
• Consensus-oriented with emotional intelligence, compassion, and active listening skills.
• Facility with change management.

Location & Travel

Compass is headquartered in Washington, DC, with operations in Philadelphia and Chicago. Most staff currently work remotely due to COVID-19 with hybrid working arrangements likely in the future. The CEO should plan to allocate approximately 20 percent of their time to travel for conferences, events, and donor meetings.

Compensation

Starting base salary in the high $100,000s, plus benefits such as performance-based bonuses, health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

Application Process

Compass is conducting this search in partnership with Good Insight, a national executive search firm serving nonprofits and associations. Interested applicants should upload a resume and a detailed cover letter to www.good-insight.org/careers.

Resume reviews begin immediately. For best consideration, please apply by February 28, 2022. Early applications are encouraged due to the pace of the search. Please direct confidential inquiries to Carlyn Madden or Isha Haley at Compass@good-insight.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass is committed to recruiting and employing individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, ability, veteran status, sexual orientation, size, status with regard to public assistance, or genetic information.

The Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks, is seeking a visionary, hands on leader who will work collaboratively with all facets of the Jewish community and the community at large as President.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and must be committed to furthering our mission of serving the needs of the Jewish community locally and throughout the world. Our Federation Executive Director collaborates with our local synagogue leadership to advance the interests of the entire Jewish community. He or she must be a dedicated, energetic, innovative strategic thinker who has the highest level of integrity.

Duties of our Executive Director include but are not limited to:

• Leading and empowering our diverse and talented professional staff
• Working cooperatively with our Board of Directors and other members of the community
• Taking a leadership role in fundraising, and overseeing the fiscal management of the organization, including the budget process, development of financial reports, and investment of community resources.
• Being the face of our organization, our Federation President must have outstanding written and oral communication skills and must always conduct himself or herself professionally, including being tactful, reacting well under pressure, treating others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepting responsibility for his or her actions and following through on commitments.

The Federation is at the center of a small, but very active and dedicated community. There are three synagogues representing the major branches of the Jewish faith. Our Jewish Cultural Center presents a wide variety of activities, which attract a large audience. Our recent exhibition of the “Violins of Hope” included more than 40 different presentations, to sizeable audiences both Jewish and the general public.

Berks County is an attractive place to live and raise a family. It is the home of two colleges, one university and a medical school. In addition to excellent public schools, it is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors. Hiking opportunities are nearby, including a section of the Appalachian Trial. The region is home to a plethora of public golf courses, as well as a number of lakes and rivers. Like music and drama? There are the Reading Symphony and the Genesius Theatre locally or, if you prefer the big city, Philadelphia is only one hour away, New York is two hours, and Washington D.C. is three hours. You can easily go to New York, see a play, have dinner, and be back in your home in Berks by early evening. Finally, housing and cost of living is affordable.

Qualifications:

• A. or B.S. with advanced degree/certification in Business, Public Administration, Jewish Communal Services, Non-Profit Management, or other appropriate fields is preferred
• Knowledge, understanding, and participation in Jewish traditions and culture
• Professional experience in a Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Center, or related fields
• Significant leadership experience is preferred

The Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience is available for the successful candidate.

Submit application to:

Sheila Bornstein & Gordon Perlmutter, Co-chairs

Sheila – sadborn@aol.com – Gordon – gperlmutter@earthlink.net

Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks Search Committee

1100 Berkshire Blvd. – Suite 125

Wyomissing PA 19610

Organizational Overview:

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) is a multi-service public health organization dedicated to promoting health, empowerment, and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty.  PPP meets drug users where they are, providing information and access to resources with dignity and respect. Using a harm reduction approach, PPP offers low threshold, culturally sensitive, non-judgmental services to address the health and social service needs of people who use drugs, hormones, and who do sex work in Philadelphia.  PPP promotes harm reduction through sterile syringe exchange, mobile medical care, referrals to social services, and prevention case management services.

Position Overview:

PPP manages several Drop In Center related services and programs, including the Drop in Center, the Main Building meal program, Drop In Case Management, Public Benefits Access and the Identification Assistance Project, the Public Restroom Initiative, the Mail Service, Safe Space, and several additional co-located services, such as an Art Project, Hygiene Resources, and PPP’s Clothing Bank. The Drop In Department will soon add showers.

The Drop In Services Department was created last year to bundle the services most frequently accessed by People Who Use Drugs, and in particular, People Who Inject Drugs, in an effort to create the highest quality low barrier access point for PWUD / PWID to be able to access the full gamut of harm reduction, prevention, medical, behavioral health, and survival and social service resources within the larger organization and community.

Strategic goals for the Drop In Department over the next 2-5 years include supporting implementation of PPP’s One Stop Shop approach for PWUD / PWID to ensure access to prevention services, medical treatment, and survival resources, and further supporting the Drop In Center’s growth as an integral access point in the community that provides support to overcome the individual, provider level, and community and structural barriers experienced by PWID by employing a harm reduction approach that meets people we serve where they are in approach, as well as literally and geographically by offering a complex range of survival, harm reduction, testing, and medical and social services for PWID via the Drop In. The move of the Drop In to new separate space, even in transitional, represents a further unique opportunity to create the first space of its kind in the city, a recreational space where services can be accessed, but where people who use drugs and / or are in recovery can share space and socialize without necessarily accessing help.

The Director of Drop In Services plays one of the most pivotal roles in the organization, managing the initial access points for thousands of individuals.

Qualifications:

At least a bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field.

A minimum of five years experience of working in the field of social work, case management, or related behavioral health services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly provide clinical supervision for all Program Coordinators in the Drop In Services Department at least bi-weekly, and provide hands on support to Coordinators regarding how best to supervise individual staff in their Program Service Teams
• Keep track of all professional licenses, certifications, OHS, and DBHIDS trainings needed for programs in the department, and coordinate, co-facilitate, and ensure adequate training for all Department programs so that programs meet all of the clinical and practical requirements of OHS and DBHIDS, and other funders, program services, and participants
• Ensure professional development for Department Coordinators, and ensure that each Coordinator is making professional development time available for each team and all team members
• Support strategic planning of Drop In services to ensure continuity of care and follow up from initial entry into the Drop In and / or initial engagement in the restrooms or at the mail desk, to initial assessment, to benefits applications and advocacy, to referral to low barrier access to harm reduction services, medical care, behavioral health care, social services, and survival resources and ensure warm handoff through PPP services and participation in development of a larger organizational approach to status neutral red carpet service access to engage, assess, and care for PWUD
• Conduct continuous monitoring of Drop In, Mail, main building meal, Restroom, Hygiene, and Drop In Case Management services
• Work with Medical Sustainability Manager and Executive Leadership to ensure maximum billing in Medicaid and with MCOs, as well as potentially via CBH for behavioral health services rendered to Drop In Center participants
• Assess and support Department and team morale and well-being
• Engage in bi-weekly supervision with the Associate ED
• Facilitate Coordinator and Team Meetings of the Drop In Services Department
• Help each Coordinator and team identify benchmarks, program goals, quality goals, participant success goals, and team cohesion and wellness goals, and align these with funder and mandatory reporting requirements
• Ensure that all programs in the Department are on a reporting schedule, have a valid program manual, are aware of benchmarks and program goals, and are meeting and reporting on program outcomes and quality
• Co-facilitate one quarterly Department Retreat, focused on implementing and reflecting on strategic goals and quality adherence and improvement
• Participate in, and help guide, quality management for Department and organization, as well as quality improvement task group
• Attend Safe Space regularly and provide support to Safe Space staff.
• Assist with ongoing organizational strategic planning and program planning of not only Department, but larger organization
• Specifically assist with and facilitate program roll out with respect to new programs in the Department, as well as re-design of programs within the Department
• Assist with program reporting as it relates to Department reporting, and bundled program reporting
• Assist with grant development and program support and funding requests
• Co-represent department programs with City of Philadelphia and funders
• Perform other tasks as directed

If you feel that you meet the required qualifications, please submit a dover letter and copy of your resume to ralph@ppponline.org

 The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. 

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organization Summary

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) is a multi-service public health organization dedicated to promoting health, empowerment, and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty.  PPP meets drug users where they are, providing information and access to resources with dignity and respect. Using a harm reduction approach, PPP offers low threshold, culturally sensitive, non-judgmental services to address the health and social service needs of people who use drugs, hormones, and who do sex work in Philadelphia.  PPP promotes harm reduction through sterile syringe exchange, mobile medical care, referrals to social services, and prevention case management services.

Job Summary 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of all PPP non-medical programs and services. As a member of the Executive Management team, the COO develops the strategic direction for the organization. provides significant contributions to program partnership development and collaborates with the Human Resources Department to ensure all PPP policies and procedures are followed consistently with program staff. Manages and evaluates all programs and services to ensure that funding requirements are followed, and performance is of appropriate quality.  Position reports to the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the quality and success of all aspects of program operations, management, relationships, curriculum development, staff and volunteer training and supervision
• Overseeing the effective programming and to meet state, funder and contract standards
• Develop strategic long-term program expansion goals and budgets with Executive Director
• Work with Program Directors and Coordinators to create program measurement tools, oversee data collection and evaluate outcomes
• Work with program directors and coordinators monitor program budgets and oversee grant and contract compliances
• Keep staff accountable to accomplishing quarterly progress toward goal completion as well as to establish goals and plans for the following year
• Represents the organization at conferences and other public events; leading activities, speaking roles and trainings
• Maintain and cultivate partnerships with school sites and other nonprofits; identifying future partners and potential funding opportunities
• Meet with Program Directors and Coordinators on a weekly basis to ensure smooth running of the programs
• Work with Executive Director and Development team with fundraising strategies and events
• Hire, train and evaluate program leadership staff
• Take on a staff leadership role in communicating and working with one of the Board committees
• Oversees and manages program contracts to ensure guidelines are followed
• Attend and plan professional development seminars as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc.) in related field, master’s degree preferred
• At least 5 years of working experience in a similar role
• Proven experience working well with diverse population (client and staff) in various communities
• Ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Cultural competency to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Committed to principles of harm reduction
• Work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Experience in meeting facilitation, and/or community relations
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and manage multiple priorities
• Work well in a team-oriented environment and maintain harmonious relationships
• Proficient computer skills, especially using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite of applications
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and writing skills
• Must have a commitment to developing leaders and coalition building. Strong commitment to harm reduction and value in lived experience for employees

If you feel that you meet the required qualifications, please submit a cover letter and a copy of your resume to  ralph@ppponline.org .

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. 

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.