Category: Executive Level

Senior Communications and External Relations Director: City Year

At City Year Philadelphia, AmeriCorps members work to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities, particularly for students of color and those growing up in low-income households.

Our dedicated and passionate AmeriCorps members work closely with students, providing individualized attention that helps them feel valued and supported in their learning. In addition to 1:1 tutoring, CYP AmeriCorps members mentor students in small groups, organize school-wide events, and run afterschool programs.

CITY YEAR PHILADELPHIA FAST FACTS

• City Year Philadelphia – established in 1997 – is one of 29 City Year sites across the U.S.

• 200 City Year AmeriCorps members, ages 18-25, serve full-time in 16 schools across Philadelphia

• AmeriCorps members mentor and tutor in math, English, attendance, and social-emotional skill building

• In the 2019-2020 school year, nearly 12,000 students received City Year support, with over 35% receiving direct 1:1 tutoring or mentoring

• City Year’s signature Red Jacket symbolizes caring, support, hope, and inspiration

Learn more at cityyear.org/philadelphia and visit City Year Philly on Twitter and Instagram.

Position Overview

City Year Philadelphia is seeking a creative, collaborative, and results-oriented individual to serve as senior communications and external relations director. The position oversees all communication and marketing initiatives and is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive communication and outreach strategy to raise and solidify City Year Philadelphia’s profile in the Philadelphia community. The senior communications and external relations director will advance the organization’s education equity goals through strategic marketing and public relations initiatives including media relations, brand management, and creative campaign execution. The position will lead the effort to effectively share City Year’s message with key stakeholders both internally and externally. The senior communications and external relations director will lead the site’s external relations efforts, specifically focused on increasing public awareness and building relationships with strategic partners. The position reports to the managing director of development and will partner with the executive director and site board to lead the government relations and engagement work. Additionally, the position will manage the marketing manager.Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Communications Leadership

  • Develop and implement a cohesive and innovative communications strategy to increase the awareness of City Year Philadelphia and position the organization as a premier education equity leader in the community
  • Lead and help ensure site-wide implementation of City Year messaging with a focus on asset-framed storytelling and systemic inequities
  • Set annual outreach, media, and engagement goals and regularly monitor progress
  • Oversee creation of all campaigns and communications collateral, including multi-media, videos, website, media materials, and other items as needed
  • Support content development for City Year Philadelphia’s blog, social media accounts, e-newsletter, appeals, and other publications
  • Collaborate with the national communications team, site leadership and CYP site on a communications calendar and external engagement plan
  • In partnership with site leadership, oversee all crisis communications

Communications & Marketing Staff Leadership

  • Supervise the marketing manager and provide ongoing support, guidance, and feedback to ensure success as a team member and as a communications professional

Media Relations & Event Support

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of media, marketing, and communications relationships to bolster City Year Philadelphia’s brand recognition and support organizational strategies
  • Manage a messaging calendar, including national and local events, media pitches, and external partnerships
  • Develop the key messages and communication tactics of major annual celebrations, donor events, site engagement activities, and other fundraisers and stakeholder engagements in collaboration with the development team and site leadership
  • Support the executive director and site leadership in development of key messages, talking points, and scripts for key internal and external audiences
  • Lead the effort on all brand building events for the site
  • Support media and messaging needs of major organizational events, and manage the creation of event-specific materials such as collateral, look and feel, speaker invitations, scripts, briefings, and media releases

External & Government Relations 

  • Partner with site leadership to build strong relationships with education and community leaders, elected officials, and other champions to support the overall site goals and advance City Year Philadelphia’s brand in the community
  • Serve as an active member of the government relations committee of the board
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of messaging across external platforms that sparks interest and promotes connectivity with City Year Philadelphia’s service
  • Establish a platform and voice to position City Year Philadelphia’s executive director as a thought leader in the greater community
  • Identify opportunities to share City Year Philadelphia’s voice and story with the broader community; prepare staff, board members, partners, and AmeriCorps members as needed

Site Communications Training

  • Advise and train staff, boards and AmeriCorps members on ways to effectively leverage their messaging and relationships with stakeholders and community leaders
  • Work closely with all departments to ensure external communication and stakeholder engagement are consistent and effective
  • Design and deliver communications training for staff, corps, and Boards to ensure message alignment with stated goals and ensure all staff and corps members are trained to maintain City Year’s brand and communication standards

Organizational Initiatives & Site Support

  • Serve as a member of the City Year senior leadership team (SLT), providing strategic insight into site priorities
  • Engage in structured discussion and training on diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity (DBIE) aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site
  • Work collaboratively with other site departments, other City Year sites, and City Year headquarters on a frequent basis
  • Represent City Year Philadelphia at meetings, conferences, trainings, and workgroups both within and outside of the City Year network
  • Support and attend all major site events, including fundraisers, service days, trainings, and other activities and initiatives
  • Partner with City Year Philadelphia’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met, including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees
  • Attend internal and external engagement and training activities throughout the year

What You’ll Bring

  • At least 7 years experience in communications role, including time within a leadership position, either within an organization or an agency, with proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field preferred
  • Solid experience serving as a spokesperson and a keen understanding of media relations, including a demonstrated ability to develop and execute creative campaigns
  • Knowledge of state and local government relations and proven experience building relationships with elected officials
  • Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills; high level of attention to detail
  • Awareness and experience in engaging in conversation about race and all aspects of identity, as well as experience developing practices grounded in diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity
  • Strong connection to education equity and to the values of belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, and teamwork
  • Ability to work the flexible hours demanded of a deadline-driven position
  • Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment
  • Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, detail-oriented, resilience, committed to teamwork

How You’ll Grow

City Year values diverse skill sets and encourages staff members to seek continuous growth.  A successful instructional coach will bring and continue to develop themselves in the following competencies:

  • Communication: clearly articulates information and ideas orally and in writing; communicates with confidence and credibility; listens carefully and is responsive to feedback; uses brand and storytelling strategically to inspire diverse audiences and coaches others to do the same; communicates effectively even in highly visible or adversarial situations
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making: applies broad knowledge, seasoned experience, most critical information and multiple perspectives to generate and develop insights and creative, strategic solutions;  creativity, and critical thinking in solving challenges; looks beyond the obvious for answers; uses sound judgment to make well-informed, ethical decisions; drives timely organizational decision-making to advance strategic initiatives
  • Relationship Development:  establishes and builds diverse, mutually beneficial, and sustainable partnerships within City Year, throughout partnering organizations, and in the communities we serve; demonstrates openness, approachability, and understanding of other perspectives; maintains and builds relationships by recognizing and responding to the needs of others; strategically directs critical relationships to advance City Year’s mission; enables and supports City Year members and partners in their efforts to build strategic relationships by making connections and removing obstacles
  • Drives Vision:  demonstrates commitment and leads with “the why” to connect teams to vision; translates strategies into clear objectives, action plans, and measurements; creates a climate in which others feel connected to the organization’s strategy and effectively leads through change

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated start date range for this position is in late April/early May 2021.

Salary range for this position is in the mid $70,000s.

Compensation and Benefits

Full time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation and sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental and vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document.

Benefits

Please complete the online application and attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter in the “Resume/CV” field on the “My Experience” page. Internal applicants should apply through cyresource.

Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter, ALONG WITH A WRITING SAMPLE.  No phone calls, please.

President: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

About the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (the Alliance) leads, strengthens, and amplifies the voices of more than 400 member organizations who generate over $4.1 billion in economic impact for the region. Its members, as well as the cultural community as a whole, count on the Alliance for leadership in policy and community engagement through advocacy initiatives; signature research reports on the health and growth of the sector; grantmaking in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts; robust professional development and membership services; and marketing and audience development through its consumer marketing programs, Phillyfunguide.com and Funsavers.

The arts and culture sector makes Philadelphia a world-class city and makes the region one of the most exciting creative destinations in the country. The Alliance works on behalf of that sector with a deep belief in the power of arts and culture to ignite creativity, inspire people, and foster a healthy region.

The area’s cultural organizations, artists, and proud history of creative expression are a crucial part of its identity, vitality, and economic growth. As a membership and service organization working on behalf of this sector, the Alliance believes in supporting the growth of arts organizations and their audiences; working to keep the arts in schools; preserving the region’s diverse cultural activities; and empowering community arts and cultural organizations to make a difference in the area’s neighborhoods.

Since 1972, the Alliance has played a key role in ensuring the health and vitality of arts and culture in Greater Philadelphia. In 1991, it helped establish the Philadelphia Cultural Fund. In 2008, it worked to re-establish a stronger Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. In 2009, the Alliance led the successful statewide battle to defeat the proposed “arts tax,” and in 2014, successfully advocated for increasing the budget for the Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantmaking programs, including restoring Youth Arts Enrichment Grants to provide project support for arts-education programs serving K-12 students in the School District of Philadelphia.

For more information on the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, please visit the website.

The Opportunity

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance seeks a President who will help develop and articulate a compelling vision and roadmap for both the Alliance and the cultural sector as a whole, and who will champion this vision with stakeholders and constituencies at the local and national levels. The President will be a dynamic, forward-thinking, collaborative leader who will help redefine and cultivate the Alliance’s role as the key advocate and representative on behalf of the cultural sector. They will be the central architect of the pathway forward into the next decade and will garner the respect of all stakeholders within the Greater Philadelphia arts and culture community.

The President reports to and works in partnership with the Board of Directors of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, comprising 28 (including two ex-officio) community and cultural leaders. The President is responsible for developing and managing a staff of 13 through the following direct reports: The Chief Officer for Finance and Administration, the Vice President of Audience Engagement, and the Vice President of Development. The President will also manage the Alliance’s $2.2 million operating budget; the organization’s fiscal year extends from July 1 through the following June 30.

The cultural sector is currently in the midst of significant change, in response to economic pressures as well as to calls for equity, access, and justice. The Alliance has the opportunity to play a leadership role in this crucial transformation. This position represents a career-defining opportunity for the successful candidate.

Specific Duties

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s President serves as a thought leader in shaping the Alliance’s mission and strategies; effectively implements its policies, plans, and programs; resourcefully and efficiently administers its operations and finances; strategically connects with relevant individuals and groups on behalf of the Alliance; and actively promotes Greater Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector. The President works closely with the Board of Directors and its committees, with the following specific responsibilities:

Mission & Strategic Planning

Work with the Board of Directors to assess the needs of the Alliance and cultural sector, re-affirm the mission, define where the Alliance can be the most effective, and chart a strategic course for the organization to implement programs and actions that advance the vision and mission.

Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a new strategic plan that strengthens the Alliance’s fundamental goals. Allocate the organization’s resources to reflect the strategic priorities and implement activities specified in the long-range plan.

Lead and manage the Alliance staff to execute on goals established by the strategic plan and to deliver mission-focused outcomes and programs.

The Alliance’s Public Presence and Advocacy

Increase the visibility of Greater Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector as a key to regional growth and position the Alliance as the central voice for the sector. Represent the Alliance to legislative bodies, at public events, and in discussions with other organizations by attending meetings, providing testimony, and serving on boards, committees, and task forces as appropriate.

Mission & Strategic Planning

·      Work at local, state, and national levels to recommend and advocate for policies that develop and sustain the region’s cultural sector.

·      Develop effective working relationships with cultural organizations, community leaders, government agencies, elected officials, the business community, grant makers and other funders, and others to promote community support for arts and culture.

·      Promote the Alliance and the sector and raise its visibility through written articles and personal presentations on radio, television, with all appropriate social media, and at conferences and relevant community events.

Board Engagement

·      Activate and coordinate the work of all Board committees, task forces, and staff in support of the mission and long-range plan. Work with the Board to support nominations and other Board activities.

·      Advise the Board in a thought-leader capacity on sector-impacting opportunities and challenges.

·      Keep the Board and other constituency groups informed of local issues, trends, events, and best practices of significance to member organizations, as well as relevant national policies.

Membership Services

·      Evaluate existing programs and services to ensure that they support the mission of the Alliance and the growth and continued success of its members at both an institutional and aggregate level; develop and implement new programs and services, as needed.

·      Assess and update all current policies, programs, and services to ensure that they accurately reflect and effectively serve the diversity of the Alliance’s varied membership and the region’s cultural community.

Organizational and Administrative Management

·      Oversee financial management and control of the Alliance to evolve our revenue model and ensure continued fiscal health and stability. Recommend an annual operating plan and budget for Board approval, and prudently manage organization resources within budget guidelines.

·      Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives, and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.

·      Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements; researching funding sources; and establishing strategies to approach funders, submit proposals, and administer fundraising records and documentation.

·      Provide leadership to strengthen and empower the newly-combined DEI Affinity Group and Board DEI Subcommittee.

·      Develop and oversee “umbrella” marketing strategies that advance the agenda of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural sector.

·      Evaluate, engage, motivate, and develop staff to ensure the organization’s capacity to fulfill its goals and objectives.

Candidate Profile

As chief executive and the primary individual entrusted with maintaining the public image of the Alliance, the President must be a bold leader, big thinker, and thoughtful catalyst who can set the course of the organization and implement action toward impact. The strongest individuals will demonstrate integrity, a collaborative spirit with a can-do attitude, and the administrative and leadership track record to position the Alliance for the future. Candidates should bring a breadth of knowledge of the nonprofit cultural sector, combined with an appreciation of the organizational dynamics of a diverse membership organization. The successful candidate will be a tested leader who has succeeded in a dynamic, mission-driven environment within a changing landscape.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $160,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

Contact

Naree Viner, Andrew Wheeler, and Tenley Bank of Koya Partners and Diversified Search have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here or email Tenley directly at tbank@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a member of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

At Koya, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

Controller: Independence Seaport Museum

Reports to: President and CEO

Description: The Controller is responsible for overall financial, personnel and risk management activities of the Museum. S/he works as part of the Museum’s leadership team and in cooperation with the Board of Port Wardens to ensure the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of BS in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution is required.

• CPA preferred.

• Five years or more of progressive experience in accounting and business office procedures, preferably in a senior management role.

• High degree of computer literacy is essential. Proficiency in Blackbaud’s Financial Edge (or similar software), Raiser’s Edge (or similar software) and Microsoft Excel is preferred.

• Experience should include non-profit accounting, human resource administration, employee benefit plan administration, grant reporting, audit requirements and risk management.

Essential Duties:

  • Responsible for management of all the financial records and reporting of the Museum including financial forecasts, coordination of the budget and audit processes.
  • Oversees Assistant Controller and HR Manager for personnel and human resource related issues, including oversight of payroll, management of salary and fringe benefits plans.
  • Develops policies, systems and procedures pertaining to finance and personnel management.
  • Manages the Museum’s commercial insurance policies and reviews contracts and other legal matters.

Financial:

  • Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly and effectively communicate monthly and annual financial statements to senior management, the Board of Port Wardens, and department leaders.
  • Manages cash flow and forecasts upcoming cash needs; coordinates endowment withdrawals with the third-party custodian as necessary.
  • Coordinates and leads the preparation of the annual budget; tracks departmental budget variances on an ongoing basis and works with department managers regarding variances.
  • Prepares financial forecasts and special grant or donor reporting as necessary.
  • Authorizes check payments for vendors and payroll.
  • Maintains internal control systems throughout the Museum.
  • Coordinates and leads the annual financial audit process with external audit firm.
  • Maintains banking and vendor relationships.
  • Supervises the Assistant Controller/HR Manager.

Human Resources:

  • Provides overall leadership and guidance to the HR function, including direct supervision of the Assistant Controller/HR Manager.
  • Works closely with senior leadership and the HR function to develop and manage the organization’s staffing levels and salary budget.
  • Evaluates and oversees all employee benefit plans and programs to provide competitive and cost effective packages for employees.

Risk Management: 

  • Manages the Museum’s commercial insurance policies including liability, fine arts, marine, building and workers’ compensation.
  • Oversees annual insurance renewals working with third-party broker to ensure adequate coverage and cost effectiveness.
  • Works with legal counsel to manage complaints or incidents and to proactively avoid incidents.
  • Oversees the organization’s safety committee to ensure compliance with state certification requirements.
  • Oversees the Facilities management team to ensure the building is adequately maintained and meets health and safety standards, and to develop and monitor the capital budget and maintenance needs.

Tax Filing: 

  • Coordinates and leads the preparation of the organization’s annual Form 990 and BCO-10 filing process with external audit firm
  • Coordinates and leads the 1099 reporting process, as well as all other necessary tax returns and registrations filed in accordance with the IRS, federal, state and other regulatory agencies.

The Independence Seaport Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged in our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Independence Seaport Museum deepens the appreciation, understanding and experience of the Philadelphia region’s waterways through history, science, art and community. For more information, please visit www.phillyseaport.org.

Hours: Full Time; occasional weekend and evening hours required. At this time Museum staff is working remotely.

Compensation: Exempt position; competitive salary, excellent benefits; commensurate with experience

Location: Independence Seaport Museum is located on Penn’s Landing at 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106. The Museum is easily accessible by public transportation and nearby parking.

Benefits

Exempt position; competitive salary, excellent benefits; commensurate with experience

Location
On-site
211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships: Main Line Art Center

The Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships will be a key part of the Art Center’s leadership team. They will be responsible for the cultivation, management and solicitation of individual gifts, corporate funding and beneficial strategic partnerships. They will have proven success in grant writing and acquiring funds through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC). They will work with the Board and staff in order to meet the funding goals of the Art Center.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Foundation, Corporate and Government Funding:

  • Continually research opportunities for funding and develop annual grant calendar.
  • Write targeted grants and reports for awarded grants in collaboration with Co-Directors.
  • Handle all aspects of the Center’s participation in the EITC program including, but not limited to, renewal and solicitation of new EITC partners
  • Solicit corporate support of programs and seek out beneficial partnerships
  • Acquire sponsors for summer camp, events and community arts programs.

Individual Giving, Donor and Prospect Management:

  • Develop goals and strategies for all fundraising campaigns.
  • Develop and maintain a prospect portfolio to optimize fundraising opportunities.
  • Develop and manage annual fund drive to broaden base of participation and raise levels of individual giving.
  • Write solicitation and thank you letters.
  • Work with the Board to develop major gift prospects and grow endowment opportunities.
  • Develop and coordinate all fundraising events.
  • Represent the organization at events and consistently seek networking opportunities.
  • Manage internal donor lists in Art Center Canvas and ensure information is accurate and up to date.
  • Track annual giving.
  • Keep up-to-date and thorough records of grant solicitation, results and reports.
  • Write annual report and prepare report for publication.

Event Rentals:

  • Oversee event rental program including contracts, day-of event support, and new rental prospects.

Education/Experience:

  • This is an onsite position.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
  • 7-10 years related experience.
  • Proven experience soliciting major gifts and ability to write successful grants.
  • Proven relationships with arts and culture donors in the tristate area.
  • Proven experience with the EITC program and relationships with current participants preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with Board, students, members and major donors are required.
  • Night and weekend availability required as needed.
Education Level:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
To Apply

At Main Line Art Center our values lead us and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusionary work place. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter as a single PDF to Lisa Getz, Co-Executive Director, at lgetz@mainlineart.org with the subject line “Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships Application.” Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls please.

Chief Financial Officer: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

At Winterthur, employment is more than just work. The Winterthur employee is offered a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission “to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur]” and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as Treasurer of the Corporation and chief financial spokesperson, is a member of Winterthur’s senior leadership team, reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and works closely with the Board of Trustees to advance Winterthur’s strategic goals and objectives.

The CFO will have day-to-day responsibility for financial, administrative, and operational activities; will serve as a thought leader on all business and operational matters; and will partner with other senior leaders in advancing efforts for improved organizational processes and systems. They will be relied upon for proven leadership capabilities, good business judgment, an analytical mindset, and sound and influential decision-making abilities. They will be a strategic partner to the CEO, conceptualizing and analyzing problems and solutions in a proactive, constructive, creative manner that results in improved performance across the organization.

The CFO will oversee and provide leadership to the following Winterthur departments: Finance, Facilities, Food and Beverage, Information Systems Hardware and Technology, Post Office and Shipping/Receiving, Retail, and Security. They will also oversee Winterthur’s contracts, legal, and insurance matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management 

  • oversee, in partnership with the CEO, the day-to-day responsibilities for planning and managing all finance-related activities of the museum, including institutional assurance/audit, risk management, and budgeting/forecasting the museum’s annual budget of $30 million dollars;
  • direct the annual budgeting process and the development of business policies and internal controls for the museum’s fiscal operations;
  • ensure appropriate accounting control over the museum’s restricted $340 million dollar endowment and other investment funds;
  • monitor the investment portfolio and act as direct liaison with Investment Advisors as directed by the Finance and Investment committees;
  • construct financial models for proposed museum activities and programs;
  • work closely with all department heads, as a member of the senior leadership team, to help them understand the financial and/or operational implications of the museum’s programming decisions

Earned Income Revenue Generation

  • provide leadership, in partnership with the Director of Visitor Engagement, to maximize museum revenues through earned income sources including event ticket sales, food services, and the retail Museum Store while providing for a top quality visitor experience;
  • develop new business opportunities to enhance earned income for the museum;
  • create annual and long-term fundraising goals, in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy, to support operational and program expenditure budgets

Operations Management

  • ensure that all business and operational aspects of the museum are in alignment with overall objectives and reflect the institution’s core values; setting high standards for integrity, productivity, professionalism, creativity, diversity, and cooperation in the workplace;
  • oversee and ensure the successful implementation of risk management, legal, business insurance, facilities and property management, and information technology activities, policies and procedures;
  • ensure the functional integrity of the museum by working closely with the Director of Facilities to address operational, aesthetic, safety, security, emergency preparedness and overall cleanliness / sanitation issues;
  • participate in ongoing strategic and tactical planning efforts that strengthen the organization’s infrastructure, sustainability, and impact in the communities it serves;
  • act as chief compliance officer with overall responsibility for internal control, records retention, contract administration and ethics/conflict of interest policies under the oversight of the CEO and museum’s Audit Committee;
  • oversee contract management and legal compliance matters for the museum, coordinating as necessary with external legal counsel;
  • understand and apply applicable laws, policies and procedures quickly and succinctly to assure timely, consistent, and accurate implementation

Board Relations

  • serve as staff liaison to the Finance, Investment, and Audit committees of the museum Board of Trustees;
  • attend all museum board and board committee meetings, as needed, reporting on operational, advocacy and financial issues;
  • present the museum’s financials to board committees as well as the full Board of Trustees

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • a bachelor’s degree, with an MBA or master’s degree in accounting/finance preferred
  • a minimum of eight years of experience in a senior management role, with experience as a Director of Finance or CFO required; nonprofit, museum experience a plus
  • strong knowledge of corporate and/or nonprofit governance with significant experience interfacing with governing boards
  • strong leadership and management skills
  • effective communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • team-building skills with a collaborative management style
  • creative, conceptual, and analytical thinking, with sensitivity to both the artistic and business worlds
  • ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of representatives of public and private organizations, board members, volunteers, vendors, museum staff, and the general public

 

COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, 403(B) with employer match

Education Level:
Bachelor’s in Business, Management, Accounting, or Finance; Master’s preferred
To Apply

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Chief Advancement Officer: Providence Animal Center

Providence Animal Center (PAC) seeks an experienced fundraising professional to join the senior leadership team as the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). This is an exciting opportunity to help guide and implement the scope and vision of the advancement work for the Center through creative and formalized programs.  This newly created position will have the support of the Board led Advancement Committee and the Executive Director to work collaboratively as an effective results-driven leader.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the CAO will lead a team of six full-time and one part-time advancement staff who in 2020 surpassed development goals. All resources for the Center are generated through earned income and advancement. To date, funding has been secured through major gifts, events, bequests, foundations and other generous contributions. The annual operating budget for PAC is $4M and there are approximately 60 part-and full-time staff, over 300 active volunteers and a very strong foster program.

PAC is a private free-standing 501(c)3 animal welfare organization located on a seven-acre property in Media, PA just off the Blue Route.  The facilities and kennels have recently been rebuilt after a successful $4.2M capital campaign.

The Chief Advancement Officer:

The successful candidate will have a proven track record developing and executing successful fundraising strategies. She/he will serve as a key strategic partner to the Executive Director and as a leader within the organization. The CAO will share the passion of staff and volunteers and will also bring professionalism, sophistication and rigor to the advancement function and leadership of the institution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Emboldening the Providence Animal Center advancement program with an entrepreneurial spirit focused on leveraging donor support and identifying new opportunities for growth.
  • Developing short and long-term strategic and tactical plans for all aspects of the advancement program that will take funding to the next level.  Partnering with the talented team and developing efficiencies and strategies to accelerate the results.
  • Developing and maintaining a portfolio of major gift prospects.
  • Identifying appropriate ways to redeploy the team to work through COVID-19 restrictions.
  • Creating and implementing new strategies to generate revenue. Identifying new and creative ways the team can achieve financial goals.
  • Fostering a positive, enthusiastic and inspired culture within PAC to represent and promote the excellence of the Center to donors, prospects, staff, volunteers, and the larger community.
  • Working with Directors to develop, manage, and oversee the budget.
  • Forging productive relationships with people from wide-ranging communities to garner support for the Center from existing and new donors.
  • Leading by example. Serving as a champion of the PAC mission, committing the necessary time and energy to achieve goals and going the extra mile to inspire others to do their best.

Desired experience and skill set includes:

  • Previous success creating advancement strategies with strengths in major gift, corporate and planned giving.
  • A self-starter with a track record of innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Strong team management and leadership experience. Experience with volunteers is a plus.
  • Experience working with sophisticated donors and a track record of success creating and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Previous experience working within a culture closely tied to organizational mission.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Full and generous benefit package.

COVID-19 considerations:
Common areas are cleaned and disinfected daily, supplies are available for staff to clean and disinfect their offices. Masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves are available for staff

Organization website:

www.providenceac.org

Organization Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=providence%20animal%20center

Providence Animal Center offers life-affirming rescue, medical care, treatment, protection and placement of companion animals that forever upholds the critical importance of the human-animal bond.

Providence Animal Center is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information:

Courtney Disston

cdisston@disstonsearch.com

To Apply

For more information:

Courtney Disston

cdisston@disstonsearch.com

Executive Director: Pennsylvania Resources Council

Overview

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead and promote individual and collective action to prevent waste and conserve Pennsylvania’s environmental resources for each generation. PRC provides programs or technical assistance in environmental education, recycling, waste diversion, anti-litter campaigns, and more to schools and communities. PRC aspires to be the go-to statewide organization for people, communities, and corporations that want to advance policies and practices grounded in the values of conservation, community, responsibility, inclusion, and environmental justice.

PRC seeks a strategic thinker and experienced fundraiser with an entrepreneurial spirit to be its next Executive Director. The optimal candidate will have experience in managing and developing staff, assessing and taking programs to the next level, and building strategic relationships with diverse partners to scale impact. They will enhance financial controls and work to nurture a “one PRC” culture and cohesion between the Eastern and Western PA offices. The ideal candidate will be energized by and skilled in building relationships with existing and potential funders that can provide flexible, sustainable revenue. Past experience in environmental causes is preferred though not a necessity; a foundational understanding of current environmental issues and an interest in continued learning to become a public champion for PRC’s mission is a must.

Service Area

PRC is a statewide organization headquartered in Pittsburgh (Allegheny County) with an eastern program office in Media (Delaware County). The location of the Executive Director’s office is negotiable. Travel to constituent locations and between offices to provide equitable facetime and focus with both staffs is a necessity. Please note: Given that the location of the Executive Director’s office is negotiable, Idealist includes a separate listing for this opportunity across various cities, however there is only ONE Executive Director position.

About Pennsylvania Resources Council

PRC is the oldest grassroots environmental organization in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1939, PRC has been a champion for natural resource conservation, environmental health, and climate resiliency since long before these issues came to the fore in society’s collective consciousness. Today, PRC organizes its work around two pillars of impact:

  1. Educational Programs. PRC provides informational and practical workshops and trainings to schools, individuals, and communities on topics like recycling, waste reduction, composting, watershed awareness, stormwater management, green stormwater infrastructure, and rain barrel use.
  2. Services and Support. PRC is an industry-standard contracted service provider, technical assistance consultant, and convener for local and county governments and public-private partnerships, supporting waste reduction, large-scale hazardous waste disposal, and recycling. PRC provides technical assistance in Zero Waste events, event greening strategies, and local government recycling program development.

PRC is at a critical juncture. Following the passing of its longtime Executive Director, the collaborative interim leadership by staff and board has identified opportunities to:

  • Raise PRC’s visibility and reposition the organization in a crowded field of environmental organizations, when the confluence of political strife, social movements, and the pandemic have shone a light on the intersections of environmental issues with public health, social justice, and racial equity
  • Work with the Board of Directors, articulate the strategic direction of the organization, inclusive of PRC’s unique value proposition, program and service mix, and revenue model that will advance the mission and support programs on a sustainable basis

Compensation

$100,000 annually with benefits aligned with nonprofit industry standards.

Background of Ideal Candidate

An experienced, dynamic, and strategic professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and history of accomplishment in the non-profit sector that combines financial and operational management and expertise; guiding program delivery and expansion; creating and maintaining an inclusive, collaborative working environment; and fundraising and external relationship advancement. Expertise in individual and collective action to prevent waste and the conservation of Pennsylvania’s environmental resources is not a prerequisite, but a fundamental understanding of current environmental issues and a commitment to continued learning and becoming a leader in the field is a must.

Professional Characteristics

  1. At least 7-10 years’ successful tenure in nonprofits, incorporating operational, financial, programmatic, and external relations functions.
  2. Demonstrated ability in fund development, including externally representing the organization in stewarding funder and donor relationships.
  3. Proven track record in being accountable for fiscal and staff oversight, as well as board relations and/or management.
  4. Proven experience creating and then leading a cohesive organizational culture and strategy across physically or otherwise siloed programs a must.
  5. Skilled in working in a collaborative manner to build relationships with multiple stakeholders, including capacity to understand interests of nonprofits, policymakers, and local and state government agencies.
  6. Charismatic and energetic individual who has a growth-mindset and big ideas, and can mobilize staff, board, and other stakeholders toward a common goal.
  7. Entrepreneurial person capable and comfortable growing an organization and adept at analyzing risk and identifying areas for opportunity.
  8. Experience in evaluating operations, finances, staffing model, and programs and, then, implement improvements in alignment with goals and overall mission.
  9. Deep appreciation of PRC’s commitment to environmental conservation and justice. Demonstrable experience in environmental justice issues and approaches is preferred.
  10. Proven experience working with diverse populations, including experience in building bridges to develop relationships, trust, and credibility.
  11. Familiarity with communities, peers, policymakers, and the philanthropic landscape in Harrisburg, Allegheny County and/or Philadelphia a plus.

Key Responsibilities

1.     Organizational Management

  • Facilitate development, then lead implementation, of a strategic plan.
  • Develop an organizational structure that enables statewide cohesion between the Eastern and Western offices.
  • Create and manage succession and staff development plans.
  • Create and nurture a culture where staff feel they have both the autonomy to lead on their respective work portfolios, and the support to be successful.
  • Develop internal strategies and policies to increase diversity and inclusion related to recruiting and retaining staff.
  • Oversee fiscal management to assure a balanced budget. Report regularly to the board regarding the organization’s financial status.
  • Develop an annual budget, fundraising plan, and audit.

2.     Programs

  • Work with staff to develop and implement program priorities.
  • Encourage and lead efforts to diversify and expand the populations PRC programming currently serves.
  • Define the level and role of ‘advocacy’ relative to pressing environmental issues and PRC’s core services and educational programs.
  • Nurture and grow partnerships and collaborative relationships with other nonprofits, government agencies, and local businesses.

3.     Resource Development

  • Develop, oversee, and monitor PRC’s statewide funding strategies with a focus on generating unrestricted revenue.
  • Steward and expand relationships with funders and donors.

4.     External Relations

  • Represent PRC as primary spokesperson before the Pennsylvania Legislature, Administration, agencies, and media to create high profile presence.
  • Network with state and national decision-makers and leaders, and with aligned organizations in Harrisburg and throughout the state.
  • Travel to Harrisburg as required to implement legislative agenda, and travel to PRC Eastern and Western offices as required to maintain a leadership presence, be involved in PRC-sponsored and other events, and monitor operations.

5.     Board Relations

  • Create and oversee policy, annual and long-range organizational objectives, program goals, and strategies for the Board.
  • Develop and recommend annual budget for Board approval.
  • Monitor and report to the Board on progress, performance, and fiscal solvency.
  • Support operation and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members and interfacing between Board and staff

Staff

Direct-Reports: Collection Events Manager, Eastern Program Director, Education Specialist, Program Coordinator, Zero Waste Events Manager, Recycling Markets Manager, Bookkeeper

Finances

PRC has an annual operating budget of approximately $1.7M, from Contributions & Grants (69%), Program Service Revenue (23%), and Other Sources (8%).

Notes

  1. PRC is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and practices inclusion.
  2. Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
  3. Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals are ineligible for employment in this position.
  4. This profile is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the position.

Application Process

Email your resume and a one-page cover letter that conveys why you are well suited for this position and how it fits into your career to: Kori Beaman at kori@diverseforce.com. No paper copies, please. Applications should be emailed by February 19, 2021. Confirmation of receipt of application will be sent by return email. Interviews of preferred candidates will be arranged forthwith. No phone calls, please.

CEO: Jewish Learning Venture

Mission:

Jewish Learning Venture’s (JLV) mission is to inspire and empower families raising Jewish children, primarily in the Greater Philadelphia area, to make Judaism meaningful and relevant for themselves. Our innovative programs guide families and leaders of organizations to see Judaism as a means to create and maintain meaningful, thriving lives, through a Jewish lens. JLV fulfills our mission primarily through three programmatic areas: (i) Family Engagement (jkidphilly and PJ Library in Philadelphia); (ii) Jewish Education Innovation (Jewish Education Leadership Development); and (iii) Disability Inclusion (Whole Community Inclusion and jkidACCESS). For more information about JLV, please visit http://jewishlearningventure.org, http://jkidphilly.org, and http://jkidACCESS.org.

Position Overview:

JLV is seeking a dynamic leader who excels at building relationships, strategic planning, collaboration, development, and innovation with and for the benefit of the community, its stakeholders and professional staff.  This individual will be charged with forging, strengthening and maintaining relationships with colleagues, board members and members of the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community. The CEO will steward JLV utilizing  “best practices” to meet our mission. The position requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, leading a highly motivated, committed and productive staff with a team approach, and continuing to promote a culture of collaboration and support while inspiring, engaging and empowering all stakeholders.  Although currently JLV is conducting all of its affairs virtually, hopefully JLV will return to in-person operations in its office in suburban Philadelphia sometime in the summer/fall of 2021.  JLV anticipates that the position will commence on July 1, 2021.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Advocating the mission of JLV to its stakeholders to increase the awareness of JLV’s impact upon the Philadelphia Jewish community;
  • Maintaining current and developing new meaningful relationships with community partners;
  • Leading JLV’s Institutional Advancement program to ensure the sustainability of a financially-healthy and mission-driven organization;
  • Leading JLV staff to consistently develop and implement innovative programs in furtherance of JLV’s mission;
  • Overseeing the recruitment and professional development of JLV staff including  active leadership of, and engagement and collaboration with, JLV staff;
  • Overseeing the development of volunteer leadership of JLV, including Officers, Directors and Trustees; and
  • Periodically revisiting, implementing and developing JLV’s strategic and tactical plans.

Important Qualifications: 

  • Strong advocacy skills in engaging others in person, in writing and virtually (as necessary);
  • Strong analytical skills relating to budgeting and other financial analysis;
  • Thorough command of Jewish customs and practices;
  • Effectively communicate JLV’s mission within the community and actively engage community leaders, in order to increase awareness of JLV in the Philadelphia community and beyond;
  • Strong ability to enhance and maintain a sustainable fundraising program;
  • Substantial facility with the use of technology;
  • Visionary leadership skills employing a collaborative leadership style;
  • Models cutting- edge innovative strategic and programmatic mission-driven vision;
  • Dedicated to serving individuals of all abilities;
  • Strong knowledge of, and experience with, Jewish education, particularly as it relates to supplemental school programs;
  • Ability to inspire stakeholders and acceptance and appreciation of multiple perspectives; and
  • Ability to create and sustain an inspiring, committed, motivated and engaging professional staff.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (with one or more graduate degrees preferred), with at least 10 years of strategic leadership and management experience in Jewish communal organizations and/or related non-profit organizations.

Compensation:

Depending upon qualifications and experience, JLV anticipates an annual salary range of $110,000 to $125,000, plus benefits as are afforded to other full time “exempt” employees of JLV.

To Apply For This Position:

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday, February 15, 2021, by e-mail addressed to: jobs@jewishlearningventure.org and should include: (i) a letter of introduction addressing why the applicant believes that they are qualified for this position; and (ii) the applicant’s curriculum vitae.

Capacity Development Director: Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition

The Capacity Development Director will be focused on helping PICC answer the question: how do we build the organizational capacity, individual leadership, and infrastructure of our movement so that immigrant communities can access the services they need and have powerful vehicles for creating systemic and structural change?

The Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (PICC) is a statewide coalition of over 60 member organizations, including community groups, service providers, advocacy organizations, labor unions, and faith communities. Our mission is to advance immigrant rights and promote immigrants’ full integration into society by advocating with a unified voice for greater public understanding and welcoming public policies throughout Pennsylvania. To further these goals, PICC leads and supports campaigns to advance immigrant rights at the local, state, and federal levels; builds immigrant electoral power through voter registration and education; provides training and capacity building support to grassroots community-led organizations; and coordinates PA is Ready! – a participatory grantmaking fund.

The Capacity Development Director will lead the work of developing and implementing a movement-oriented capacity building strategy that includes a robust public education program, leadership development, and providing organizational development support. The Capacity Development Director serves as a member of PICC’s leadership team and shapes strategic thinking for the organization, including program development, communications, and planning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a flexible and team-oriented approach to problem solving, and be excited about building movement infrastructure. Roles and responsibilities of the Capacity Development Director will include:

Capacity Building

  • Develop and lead a robust public education program connected to PICC’s advocacy and campaign priorities
  • Coordinate the Community Navigator program, including hosting regular trainings and supporting a network of program graduates
  • Design training programs for leadership development
  • Work closely with staff to track the most exciting and compelling work of the organization, support participatory learning processes, and write case studies
  • Primary coordinator the annual Welcoming Schools survey and report

PA is Ready! Network and Fund

  • Support PA is Ready! grantees to help ensure successful completion of all projects and outcomes
  • Develop and lead program to provide organizational development support to PA is Ready! network partners and PICC members

Organizational Management

  • Assist with the hiring and training of staff members
  • Primary supervisor of 1-2 staff members and/or interns
  • Collect and report data on agreed project outcomes
  • Represent PICC at local, regional, and national events

Persons of color and from immigrant backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.

This position can be based anywhere in Pennsylvania and will require some travel statewide. This is a full-time position with occasional weekend and evening hours.

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

  • Experience and commitment to working with multicultural and immigrant communities
  • Experience as a project manager, including responding to multiple priorities in a timely manner
  • Experience developing training curriculum and leading trainings and workshops
  • Experience with organizational development, including management, governance, and leadership development
  • Coalition coordination skills and ability to build relationship of trust with long-term allies
  • Interpersonal and communications skills, with an emphasis on the ability to navigate coalition dynamics and support the leadership of immigrant community members
  • Ability to reliably track and report on project outcomes
  • Fluency in a language spoken within Pennsylvania’s immigrant communities (e.g. Spanish, Chinese, etc.)
  • Familiarity with PowerBase and Asana or similar

Benefits

Benefits include full medical coverage, 5% employer match 401k, wellness program, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Level of Language Proficiency

Preference for candidates that are fluent in a language spoken within Pennsylvania’s immigrant communities (e.g. Spanish, Chinese, etc.)

How to Apply

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Executive Director: Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels

ED has overall strategic and operational responsibility; managers 2 part-time employees, vendors and suppliers; provides oversight/coordination of daily food packing; attends Board meetings; emails activity reports to board; actively engages in promoting the organization’s mission.Qualifications: Strong written and oral communication skills; action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative; ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups; basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) & social media; experience working with older adults a plus.For a complete description and/or to apply please send a cover letter and resume to info@chestnuthillmow.org

About Us

Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels is a community-based, non profit organization devoted to meeting the daily nutritional needs of any of our neighbors challenged by illness, disability or age. Respecting our clients’ desire to live independently, our dedicated corps of caring volunteers home deliver two fresh meals each day, five days a week. Forced isolation is avoided; interpersonal relations between client and volunteer develop and individual freedom is supported.

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