Category: Executive Level

Policy Director: Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

Description of Employer

The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is the leading voice of equitable neighborhood revitalization in Philadelphia. As a membership association, PACDC fosters strong community development corporations and non-profit community organizations by enhancing their skills and advocating for resources and policies to create a just and inclusive Philadelphia. Our advocacy has led to more than $700 million in new local dollars for affordable homes and community economic development over the last 10 years, and our Community Development Leadership Institute has trained thousands of practitioners and residents. Together, PACDC and our members help create an equitable city where every Philadelphian lives, works, and thrives in a neighborhood that offers an excellent quality of life.

Job Summary

PACDC is seeking an experienced candidate to lead the PACDC Policy Team to advance a focused policy and advocacy agenda to expand and preserve resources for affordable homes and community development activities; improve systems and programs that enhance efforts to improve the quality of life in lower-income communities; and advance equitable development to ensure that lower-income and marginalized residents and communities benefit from neighborhood revitalization. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. While PACDC works on a hybrid schedule, a number of meetings and events require in-person attendance and may fall outside of the normal workday.

Responsibilities

Policy Advocacy & Development
• Develop and implement policy and strategies to support CDCs and promote equitable neighborhood revitalization in concert with the membership and allies.
• Expand and coordinate the involvement of PACDC’s members and allies in our advocacy and public education efforts, including staffing committees.
• Develop effective relationships with public officials and their staff, and other advocacy organizations to support PACDC’s policy and advocacy activities.
• Monitor, analyze and report on policies, programs and legislation that impact CDCs and the environment they work within.
• Conduct research, write reports, identify best practices, and develop public education materials that support PACDC’s advocacy efforts.
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Senior Officer, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative – Pew Charitable Trusts

The Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement Program

The Philadelphia and Scientific Advancement program houses all of Pew’s grantmaking initiatives, including three that support scientific research nationally and internationally-the Pew Biomedical Programs, Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation, and Lenfest Ocean Program-and those focused on supporting thriving communities in Pew’s hometown of Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, our grants support health and human services nonprofits, artists and arts organizations, and public spaces that make the city a better place to live for everyone. We also perform research and policy work on local issues such as housing, jobs and the economy, poverty, and demographics to help inform discussion on important issues facing the city, and, more broadly, strengthening Philadelphia’s appeal to visitors and residents alike.

Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative

The purpose of the Philadelphia research and policy initiative (PRPI) is to enable policymakers to identify and enact policies and practices that improve city government and the well-being of the city’s residents by conducting rigorous research regarding important challenges and trends facing Philadelphia. Central to this policy work is the production of timely, well-documented reports on these issues for the benefit of policymakers, the news media, and the public at large.

Working directly with stakeholders, the initiative conducts in-depth research, looking beyond the city and region for relevant information from comparable locales. Our approach includes: (1) researching important policy topics and solutions; (2) analyzing administrative, demographic and polling data to benchmark progress; (3) holding policy-oriented convenings; (4) engaging extensively with policymakers and influential stakeholders before and after convenings to increase the impact of our work and consider promising solutions; and (5) making direct policy recommendations.

Examples of the initiative’s work are available at www.pewtrusts.org/philaresearch.

Position Overview

 

In consultation with the project director for policy and other senior leadership, the senior officer, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative, leads the development and implementation of strategies to leverage research, convening, and policy engagement tools to inform and enable Philadelphia policymakers. The senior officer brings a strong strategic focus to Pew’s policy engagement activities on fiscal policy analysis and government performance, among other topic areas, contributing the right mix of outreach, policy research, and Pew’s national expertise and resulting in actions taken by policymakers, institutional actors, and civic and advocacy groups. The senior officer leads teams of colleagues in pursuing policy engagement strategies on specific topics. The ideal candidate will also have strong writing skills with experience conceptualizing and producing various types of publications for external audiences.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with lived experience related to the issues PRPI works on are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position, based in Pew’s Philadelphia, PA office, will participate in Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week.

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Senior Director of Community-Based Programs & External Relations: Temple University

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of College Access and Persistence, the Sr. Director of Community-Based Programs and External Relations will lead and manage all aspects of the Community-Based programs within the Intergenerational Center (IGC), which will be configured within CEHD’s new Center for urban education in Fall 2025. The Community-Based programs are currently Grandma’s Kids, Family Friends, Future Focus, Temple Cares, DEEL Fellowship, Jumpstart, Thread, and educator diversity initiatives. The Sr. Director will additionally have direct oversight of any future community-based programs. Currently, the direct reports number 5 and the entire team includes 8 full-time, 1 part-time and many student staff members and volunteers.

The Sr. Director independently performs highly complex work, including but not limited to, personnel management; grant award implementation and project oversight; and design and facilitation of the Center’s external relations strategy and activities.

The Sr. Director will oversee sponsored project implementation for community-based programs within IGC and will work in conjunction with the College of Education

and Human Development’s research administration, finance, and human resource teams regarding sponsored project budgeting, finance, reporting, and staffing. The Sr. Director will lead the development of grant applications and reports for the community-based programs within their portfolio.

Additionally, through Fall 2025, the Sr. Director will lead research and planning efforts for the design of the new Center which will house the College Access and Persistence unit and IGC and other additional programs that focus on equity within and access to high-quality and diverse learning and leadership opportunities in education for people across the lifespan. The Sr. Director will meet with various constituents to seek feedback on the Center’s mission, vision, and activities. The Sr. Director will manage the Center’s collaboration with faculty of the Urban Education program primarily and the other academic programs within CEHD secondarily.

Upon the Center’s launch, the Sr. Director will be responsible for directing the Center’s External Relations efforts: identifying all constituents across the Center, tracking community interactions, representing the Center at various community meetings, developing external-facing reports and materials including the design of and content for the CEHD website and social media channels, developing and facilitating programs and opportunities that showcase the Center’s efforts and projects, and identifying and leading opportunities for the Center’s collaboration with the community in events, committees, etc.

The Sr. Director serves as a member of senior leadership for the Center, directly supporting the Assistant Dean of College Access and Persistence, alongside the Sr. Director of Pre-College Programs and Internal Operations. This senior leadership will help guide the decision-making of future directions for the Center regarding grants to pursue, collaborations to initiate or maintain, personnel matters, etc. Additionally, the Sr. Director will provide professional development and coaching to all staff across the Center to ensure that all personnel and programs operate with culturally relevant and sustaining approaches and practices. The Sr. Director will ensure that all Center staff understand the Philadelphia community that we serve and engage with and respond to constituents and participants with respect, empathy, care, and collaboration.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in education or related field and at least 6 years working directly in related experience including work experience in a senior level in the education and/or grant management fields. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

  •            Demonstrated analytical skills
  •          Ability to work with large financial data sets.
  •          Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet and database software programs.
  •          Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office. ·
  •          Demonstrated management skills, including planning, negotiation, supervisory, and communication skills.
  •          Excellent interpersonal skills
  •          Ability to interact with diverse constituent groups.
  •          Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
  •          Ability to travel state and nationwide occasionally.
  •          Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

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Executive Director: Asian Arts Initiative

Connecting Cultural Expression and Social Change

Asian Arts Initiative (AAI) isn’t just an arts organization—it is a powerhouse for creativity, community, and cultural transformation. Nationally recognized and rooted in Philly’s dynamic arts scene, AAI is where storytelling meets social change. From electrifying performances to thought-provoking exhibitions and groundbreaking artist residencies, AAI creates spaces where intercultural artists’ voices shine and cross-cultural connections thrive.

Now,  AAI is looking for a visionary Executive Director (ED) to take the helm, amplify its impact, and lead the organization into an exciting new chapter of artistic and social justice innovation. This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a beloved, community-driven arts hub.

Who AAI Is

Founded in 1993 to address racial tensions and uplift underrepresented voices, AAI continues to build bridges between diverse communities through the arts. At the heart of its mission are six core values: the inherent creativity of all people, encouraging individuals to use art as a tool for personal and public storytelling; open-mindedness, fostering cross-cultural exploration and breaking down rigid boundaries; and community-mindedness, ensuring that AAI’s work is deeply rooted in the voices and social contexts of the people it serves. AAI is also driven by a belief in art as a means of social change, using creative expression to challenge present realities and imagine new possibilities. It is committed to equity and access to power, striving to rebalance structural disparities and uplift underrepresented voices. Finally, AAI prioritizes Asian American leadership, nurturing emerging leaders within the organization while welcoming allies from all backgrounds.

Its vibrant, multi-use arts space in Philadelphia’s Chinatown North serves as a creative incubator—home to galleries, a black box theater, event spaces, and artist studios—where these values come to life. Whether through high-energy youth workshops, socially engaged artist residencies, or dynamic exhibitions, AAI is a place where culture, activism, and storytelling collide to shape a more just and inclusive future.

What AAI Does

AAI is a sanctuary for artists, a home for community groups, and a catalyst for conversation. On any given visit you can catch a visual arts exhibition, music concert, literary discussion, film screening, or genre-defying performance art. Our long-running youth programs empower the next generation through mentorship, creative exploration, and leadership training. We work in our community to present innovative public art, hold block parties and community fairs, and work closely with politicians and organizations to advance place-keeping initiatives that build community through the power of art. Together we build the creative future we all deserve—one that’s just, inclusive, and brimming with possibility.

Why AAI?

AAI is more than an arts organization—it’s a movement. Under the leadership of Anne Ishii (2018–2024) and now Interim Director Dave Kyu, AAI has grown into a innovative, welcoming, and financially solid institution with a current annual budget of over $2M and significant cash reserves. AAI’s tight-knit, passionate team of 19 thrives in a culture that values humanity, equity, and creative risk-taking.

This is your chance to be part of something bold. Whether you’re an artist, an activist, or a leader ready to create momentum, AAI is the place to turn vision into action.

To Apply

Asian Arts Initiative is excited to partner with TSNE on this search. If you have questions or suggestions for potential candidates or referral sources, please share them with our search partner, Mimi Brunelle at mbrunelle@tsne.org

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Director of Development and Marketing: Montgomery Theater

About the role:

In partnership with the Executive Artistic Director, the Director of Development and Marketing (DODAM) will be tasked with the development and marketing implementation for the Montgomery Theater, located in Souderton, PA. Development responsibilities include management of individual giving campaigns, corporate giving, grant writing, and special fundraising events. Marketing responsibilities include strategizing and implementing email campaigns, social media, print materials, managing special offers, and additional advertising as needed.

1. DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

  • As an advocate of the theater, the DODAM develops strong relationships with patrons, donors, professional organizations, other theaters, and community leaders
  • Responsible for all giving including individual, corporate and sponsorship
  • Responsible for the grant-writing process, including 6 annual grants and approximately 2-5 additional applications per year
  • Plan, organize, and attend all fundraising events

2. MARKETING

  • Oversee and prepare advertising, publicity, press releases, and production literature in partnership with the Marketing and Production Coordinator
  • Develop and execute promotional plan for educational programming
  • Database and website management
  • Grow existing subscription program
  • Coordinate and promote special events

3.  ADMINISTRATION

  • Oversee administrative staff and volunteer personnel
  • Manage space rentals
  • Various other administrative tasks

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Director of Office of Aging: Chester County of Pennsylvania

$114,464.48 a year – Full-time

The AAA Administrator III is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and directing the Chester County Area Agency on Aging to ensure a comprehensive social service system for the aging.

A person in this position is expected to demonstrate the system of care practice model, which maximizes all resources around an individual or family. This system of care includes child and adult serving agencies and community partners that join with an individual or family to meet their goals.

Essential Duties

  • Plan, organize and direct a comprehensive social and human service program of services for the aging including protective services.
  • Supervise professional, technical and clerical staff.
  • Develop and administer an annual budget for the area agency.
  • Establish program policies and operating procedures.
  • Approve or disapprove agency expenditures (i.e., line item program budgets, AAA budget, purchasing requests, and contracts).
  • Provide a system of supportive, in-home and extended services for the aging.
  • Promote technical assistance regarding senior service provisions to providers of social services.
  • Serve as an advocate in the interest of the aging to County Commissioners, the Advisory Committee and the general public.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with associates, public officials, administrators and the general public.
  • Direct the development of grant applications to improve existing services and/or initiate new services.
  • Effectively represent the County and its policies and priorities.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; or four to 10 years of job-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Seven years of experience in Human Services programs (including four years of supervision and administration).
  • Working knowledge of the Older Americans Act and its revisions.
  • Working knowledge of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging fiscal guidelines and regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Older Adult Protective Services Law and its regulations.
  • Working knowledge of the Federal and State Caregiver Support Program and its regulations.
  • Working knowledge of the Ombudsman Program.
  • General knowledge and understanding of human resource guidelines and procedures.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Accurate and detail-oriented.
  • Strong working knowledge of budgets, spreadsheets and interpreting audits.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Able to handle and resolve recurring problems.
  • Strong work ethic (inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values).

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Chief Development Officer: Please Touch Museum

Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$160,000.00
Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate:
$160,000.00

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) at Please Touch Museum (PTM) is accountable for setting and achieving the contributed revenue goals of PTM and manages and is accountable for special projects and initiatives that advance PTM’s mission.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO (CEO), the CDO is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) at PTM.  The CDO collaborates with the ELC in determining organizational strategy, implementing a framework for growth, assuring excellence in performance, and creating a culture of appreciation within the employee community.  The CDO is expected to support PTM’s commitment to community engagement and DEIBA and work proactively with management and the Board of Trustees in these efforts.

The CDO is responsible for determining the framework for philanthropy at PTM and setting and achieving annual philanthropic goals that support the advancement of PTM.  The CDO works in partnership with the executive and senior teams to drive philanthropic revenue as essential to the financial sustainability of PTM.  As such, the CDO is accountable for cultivating and stewarding existing donor relationships and developing new ones in alignment with those goals. The CDO creates fundraising strategies that increase the organization’s support from individuals, corporations, foundation and government grants and other sources.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CDO engages with trustees to create a culture of philanthropy that underpins a vibrant and diverse philanthropy platform.

The CDO is responsible for recruiting and engaging a team of professionals with training, education, skills, and experience to successfully execute PTM’s annual philanthropic plan and/or special projects and initiatives. The CDO collaborates with the CEO and the Board leadership in recruitment, development, and engagement, of trustees as critical to maximizing each trustee’s commitment of time, talent and resource development to enhance the Board’s stewardship of PTM’s mission.
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Chief Growth Officer: Please Touch Museum

The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) is a key member of Please Touch Museum’s (PTM) Executive Leadership Council (ELC), reporting to the President & CEO. The CGO plays a pivotal role in the Museum’s growth, leading the integrated marketing communications strategy to elevate the Museum’s strategic vision and visibility locally, regionally, and nationally and achieve the Museum’s visitation, membership, and earned revenue goals. The CGO is an advisor and thought partner to the President & CEO and the ELC. As a member of the ELC, the CGO is involved in the highest levels of decision making for the business and collaborates with the team to assure the Museum executes successfully on the strategic vision for PTM.

The CGO is responsible for creating, directing and executing a multi-platform communication plan to drive awareness, increase audience engagement, and achieve earned revenues goals, ensuring the Museum remains competitive in the regional and national landscape. The CGO ensures the consistency of institutional messaging across all channels as well as establishing annual plans and budgets across communication platforms and annual goals across earned revenue streams. The CGO will coordinate a broad range of communications activities that advance the Museum’s mission, strategic plan, brand, and reputation while leading earned revenue generation.

This role is responsible for mentoring and managing the Marketing & Communications and Business Development teams. Working with these departments, the CGO inspires, coaches, and develops individual and team capabilities by championing individual strengths and team collaboration, aligning teams around strategies and decisions, and empowering leaders to elevate and inspire their teams, solve problems, and navigate conflict, all while having fun.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Earned Revenue & Business Development:

  • In conjunction with the President & CEO, COO, and fiscal leads, develop annual goals regarding admissions, membership, groups sales, Play Works, carousel, parking, and new sources of revenue generation, including specialized events.
  • Develop and implement an annual business development and earned revenue plan to meet the above revenue goals.
  • Steward membership base and drive strategies for new member acquisition and retention to meet revenue goals.
  • Conceive innovative initiatives for earned revenue that are mission-aligned and drive growth.
  • Evaluate ROI of revenue generating initiatives regularly to ensure staff time and museum funds are being used effectively.

Marketing:

  • Lead the annual planning process for owned and paid media to support long-range strategic plans, objectives, and tactics for marketing, member, and visitor experience to ensure alignment to the Museum’s growth goals and targets.
  • Oversee and give strategic direction to the Growth & Strategy team in all aspects of marketing and advertising (paid & organic), brand awareness, publicity, engagement, and retention.
  • Utilize analytics and KPIs to track campaign effectiveness/ROI and adjust strategies as needed. Leverage data to optimize audience engagement.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to continuously refine PTM’s market position and innovate in response to new opportunities.

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Director of Property, Preservation and Property Management: Philadelphia Parks and Rec

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

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

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

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Director of Human Resources: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

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

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to “facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers.” PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits:

  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
  • Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
  • EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
  • Annual paid time off includes holidays, sick days, personal days, and vacation depending on tenure.
Requirements

Description of Role: Reporting to the Executive Administrator of Human Resources, this individual will provide leadership and guidance regarding the Agency’s adherence to legally compliant human resources policies, compensation practices, benefits programs and talent acquisition and management goals.

Required Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Social Services or a similar program.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5-7 years of Human Resources experience, 3 years supervisory experience.
  • SHRM Certified Professional or SHRM Senior Certified Professional preferred.
  • Prior payroll and benefits management experience preferred.

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