Category: Executive Level

Director of Finance and Operations: Vetri Community Partnership

Vetri Community Partnership (VCP) is seeking a dynamic, people-first Director of Finance and Operations to drive continuous improvement of financial systems and organizational processes. The Director of Finance and
Operations will bring financial insights and expertise to ensure that programs and systems run efficiently and with high impact. The ideal candidate will be curious, persistent, collaborative, and have a passion for making Philadelphia a healthier, more joyful place. The Director of Finance and Operations reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Leadership Team to drive and increase organizational
effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

  • Oversee all organizational finances including budget management, invoicing and accounts receivable, annual audits, and reporting
  • Ensure financial sustainability and accountability by monitoring expenditures, overseeing internal controls, and providing analysis for reporting
  • Work closely with the finance team and department managers to develop and manage the operational budget, including USDA funding through the SNAP-Ed grant

Operational Management

  • Manage and optimize the use of resources, including human, financial, facilities, vehicles, and technological assets
  • Oversee business functions including renewing, enrolling, and administering benefit plans, company insurance, payroll oversight, tax withholdings, and compliance
  • Manage technology and data processes and policies to support organizational and programmatic functions
  • Ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all stages of the employee cycle, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation strategies, and retention

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Executive Director: Women’s Community Revitalization Project

Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) is a non-profit organization established and run by women for the purpose of creating deeply affordable housing and promoting the leadership of low-income women in Philadelphia. Our model depends on building the voice and power of our constituents, who serve on our board and committees and who participate in planning WCRP’s work. We recognize all stakeholders – constituents, staff, board and other volunteers – as learners and teachers and proactively create opportunities for people to lead and cultivate new strengths.

A primary goal of WCRP has been to develop high quality housing that is affordable to low-income women and their families. Our first housing development was completed in 1990. To date, WCRP has created 382 units of housing with another 112 homes under construction or in predevelopment.  To carry out this work, we have innovated and utilized every possible financing strategy to ensure that our units are deeply affordable to low-income families.

As WCRP’s reputation for developing high quality, truly affordable housing has grown, so has our dedication to the economic strength of low-income women. We’ve provided supportive services for our own tenants with a goal of encouraging housing stability and economic well-being. Tenants experience a 57% increase in income over their first four years in WCRP housing.

For over 20 years, WCRP has also spearheaded collective efforts to fight for land and increased resources for affordable housing, and to minimize the negative effects of gentrification. These campaigns, carried out with a city-wide coalition of 77 organizations, have

  • Engaged and developed the constituent leadership of hundreds of individuals
  • Resulted in $800 million in new resources for affordable housing, and
  • Led to the creation of two municipal entities to administer land and housing resources

Commitment to Equity 

WCRP was founded on principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and we are committed to sustaining an environment where all constituents, staff, board, other volunteers, and partners are treated with respect and dignity. We believe equity is a process that ensures all people have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and grow despite historical, structural, legislative, racial, and socio-economic inequities. We celebrate the richness of our community and will not tolerate discrimination, biases, or harassment of any kind.

Learn more about WCRP at https://www.wcrpphila.org/.
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Director, Institutional Giving: Please Touch Musuem

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), the Director, Institutional Giving will take the lead in identifying, cultivating, securing funding, and stewarding foundation, government, and corporate partnerships and grants regionally and nationally to ensure steady funding streams to meet the Museum’s needs and budgeted goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Sponsors:

  • Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting corporations for special initiative sponsorships in collaboration with CPO. This includes crafting proposals, letters of inquiry, and sponsorship agreements to secure support.
  • Work closely with the CPO to develop fundraising strategies that integrate with Museum-wide initiatives.
  • Conduct research to grow the corporate sponsorship pipeline.
  • Develop sponsorship and proposal materials in coordination with Marketing for use in all solicitation opportunities.
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive calendar of corporate and foundation funding opportunities, stewardship, and reporting deadlines.
  • Lead the organization’s annual corporate partnership program, including the preparation of materials and fulfillment of benefits. Supports cross-promotional partnerships, as required.
  • Lead internal collaborations with the Marketing department, Exhibits, and Museum Learning to facilitate the execution of funder deliverables, including verbal and written communications.
  • Lead planning and executing of cultivation and stewardship events for prospective sponsors.
  • Assist with acquisition of Corporate Sponsors for the annual gala, Imagination Ball.
  • Assist with activation plans in coordination with Marketing of all committed sponsors and ensures a team approach to fulfillment.

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Executive Director: Nationalities Services Center

The Nationalities Service Center (NSC) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Recognized as one of the leading immigrant and refugee resettlement agencies in Pennsylvania, NSC has spent the last 100 years committed to assisting its clients with building a solid foundation for a self-sustaining and dignified future. Through comprehensive services and support, including legal protections, health and wellness, education, and language services, NSC empowers immigrants and refugees to thrive and pursue a just future.

NSC is committed to serving as an important resource for the migrant communities of Philadelphia. NSC delivers life-changing work every day, providing critical support to communities that have been increasingly targeted over the last decade. Growing attacks on migrant communities across the globe present an unprecedented opportunity for NSC to continue centering the voices of immigrants and refugees to drive meaningful change. The next Executive Director will play a pivotal role in balancing the fortification of the agency’s internal infrastructure and culture while working externally to elevate NSC’s profile on a local and national stage. This leader will need to ensure that NSC remains both a beacon of hope for its clients and a leading advocate for systemic change.

Having recently turned 100 years old, NSC offers a breadth and depth of professional services to deliver a comprehensive experience for its clients, including early pathways to stability and long-term economic mobility. Whether resettling refugees from global crises in Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine or responding to local challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, NSC has proven to be a resilient and trusted resource for those in need in times of crisis. The organization’s inclusive, one-stop model ensures that every client receives the support they need to build a self-sustaining, dignified future. As an integral part of the Philadelphia community, NSC continues to be a leader in immigrant and refugee services, and it remains steadfast in its mission to assist immigrants and refugees in creating strong, lasting foundations for their future.

NSC has seen exponential growth across the number of clients served and services offered, and the workforce has increased to support client demands with 5,000 clients, 134 employees, and over 300 volunteers. The next Executive Director will lead NSC into its second century of serving those fleeing homes they never wanted to leave in search of safety, security, and community. As such, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of a fair and just pathway for immigrants seeking to enter the United States in pursuit of a better life. Through thoughtful, communicative, and strategic leadership, the Executive Director will cultivate and sustain trusted, collaborative relationships with various local and federal constituencies to ensure that the diverse needs and concerns of NSC clients are accurately represented. Furthermore, the Executive Director will provide direction to staff, value their expertise, and nurture their well-being.

TO APPLY

NSC has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed to the search team confidently at the link below. Please include a CV/resume and a two-to-three-page letter of interest responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined above.

Tiffany Weber (she/her), Search Lead | Managing Associate

Karen Avery (she/her), Partner

Quizayra Gonzalez (she/her), Senior Associate

https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/nationalities-services-center/exe…

Applicants with lived experience within any of our program areas, as well as Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, are strongly encouraged to apply.

NSC’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all Applicants (including Employees) regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, national origin, age, abilities/disabilities, neurotypicality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, prior convictions, or any other protected classifications under federal, state, or local law.

To Apply

https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/nationalities-services-center/exe…

Senior Director of Major Gifts: The Barnes Foundation

Primary Function:  The Barnes Foundation Senior Director of Major Gifts is responsible for the strategic execution and management of all aspects of fundraising with upper-level individual giving including the Major Gifts, Barnes Art Ball, and Circles Membership programs.  The Senior Director of Major Gifts provides leadership for the individual giving fundraising staff in the Major Gifts and Circles teams and oversees two core volunteer committees, the Ambassadors Board and National Ambassadors Board. With the SVP, Deputy Director for Advancement, s/he also participates in strategy, engagement, solicitation and stewardship for the Second Century Endowment Campaign and planned giving. As a senior member of the development staff, this position also provides guidance and support for institution-wide strategic and Advancement initiatives through collaboration with other departments, knowledge and resource sharing and staff supervision.

Education/Training/Experience:  

  • Bachelor of Arts required; Advanced degree in business, management, communications or arts administration preferred.
  • 10 years+ progressively responsible experience in fundraising, membership, or arts administration
  • Demonstrated passion for and commitment to the mission of the Barnes Foundation.
  • Proven ability to identify and build strong external relationships with a variety of volunteers, public leadership, partner organizations and other stakeholders; must demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, enthusiasm and a donor-centric approach.
  • Advanced skills in negotiation, planning, problem solving and budget management.
  • Proven ability to plan and set meaningful objectives, and to lead projects to completion.
  • Strong organizational skills: detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and execute in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve issues and maintain composure and professionalism in an environment of changing and/or multiple priorities.
  • Track record of success in meeting fundraising goals and demonstrated experience securing significant gifts from individuals.
  • Excellent managerial and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel a must, and a knowledge of Salesforce desirable.
  • Campaign experience preferred.

Physical Demand Analysis:  

  • Physical Requirements:  Lifting up to 40 lbs.  80% of day sitting required; however there is standing at special events.
  • Visual Requirements:   Extensive computer use.
  • Hearing Requirements:  Phone use.
  • Working Conditions:  Position operates in an environment that is generally free of noise, dust, temperature extremes or other hazards.

Job Specific Competencies:

Fundraising Program Management

  • With Deputy Director, Sr Vice President for Advancement, develops strategic direction and meets annual goals: renewing and increasing the number of individual/family major gifts for restricted and unrestricted operating revenues and endowment campaign contributions.
  • Provides oversight of the Major Gifts and Circles Membership team, with comprehensive, result-driven strategies that align with institutional goals and objectives.
  • With the Director of Individual Giving, successfully meets annual Circles goals for program revenue, cultivation and stewardship activities, benefits fulfilment, and reporting.
  • With Donor Engagement Manager, collaborates to meet Barnes Art Ball goals including leadership committee engagement, attendance, programming, and revenue.
  • Oversees the development and use of all Major Gifts, Circles Membership and Barnes Art Ball collateral and materials, utilizing best and innovative practices across channels, and ensuring that they support fundraising goals and are delivered in a timely and relevant way.
  • Provides leadership and support for planned giving donors and the 1922 Legacy Society.
  • Promotes the effective use of prospect management. Works with team to identify donors as well as prepare for, lead, and execute actions that qualify donors and move them forward with personalized engagement strategies.
  • Maintains a portfolio of approximately 150-200 donors and prospects (high net worth individuals), developing cultivation and solicitation strategies to help deepen their engagement with the Barnes mission and programming.
  • Identifies and qualifies prospects and existing donors for enhanced Circles Membership or Major Gifts restricted and unrestricted giving. Refers donors with lower capacity to development colleagues as appropriate. With team, develop and execute cultivation, communication, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition strategies that will motivate high-capacity prospects and current donors toward increased engagement with the Barnes and higher levels of giving.
  • Identifies strategies and tactics for fundraising opportunities across constituencies, where appropriate.
  • Maintains accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities in CRM.  Ensures that Major Gifts, Circles and Barnes Art Ball team comply with record keeping practices.

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Director of Development and Communications: Philadelphia Bar Foundation

Founded soon after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation works to ensure that more Philadelphians can access civil legal advice, assistance, and representation, regardless of background, income, or zip code. In addition to giving unrestricted annual grants to dozens of nonprofit civil legal aid and policy organizations, the Bar Foundation oversees 10 fellowships, funds, and programs that build new generations of public interest and pro bono lawyers, advance diversity in the legal profession, and engage young lawyers in nonprofit work, and fosters innovation in how people can more easily access needed civil legal services through the development of the Philadelphia Equal Justice Center.

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Development and Communications. The Director of Development and Communications works in partnership with the Executive Director to advance the mission and strategic goals of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and Equal Justice Center. The Director is responsible for all aspects of fundraising and communications for the Foundation and Equal Justice Center which includes bolstering relationships with community stakeholders; identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective and existing donors; fostering sponsorship opportunities for programs and events; seeking, applying for and managing grant funding; building and maintaining a communications and public relations program to engage donors, partners, and the media that includes data stewardship, solicitations, promotions, event materials, web content, social media, digital assets, print collateral, and brand reputation. The Director supervises two direct reports: the Communications and Advocacy Lead, and the Development and Programs Lead.

Essential Functions:

Development 

• Establish and oversee the implementation of annual fundraising plans to address the needs of the Foundation and the Equal Justice Center. Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees to set one-year, five-year, and longer-term fundraising objectives.

• Identify and secure new revenue streams through law firm annual giving, annual donor development, corporate and sponsorship acquisition, planned-giving, events, and programs.

• Evaluate the success of each fundraising initiative and its effectiveness in reaching the goals established in the annual fundraising plan.

• Establish and oversee accurate, timely, and thorough implementation of gift processing procedures, gift acknowledgments, and reports.

• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Board members in undertaking prospect research, outreach, and cultivation across all revenue source fields (private, public, foundations, corporate, individual, etc.).

• Oversee planning of fundraising and educational events.

• Design, produce, and track annual giving campaigns and solicitations for support.

• Produce content for grant proposals and reports and communicate progress internally and externally (to grantor).

• Support the Communications and Fundraising and Board Development Committees of the Board, and coordinate with staff on support for the Partnerships and Programs and Equal Justice Center Committees.

• Attend Board of Trustees’ meetings and other meetings and events as necessary.

• Oversee the maintenance and quality assurance of organizational data for fundraising and communications efforts in the Salesforce Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system, and ensure maintenance of up-to-date email, mailing, and distribution lists.

Communications and Community Engagement: 

• Oversee the preparation and updating of content for the Foundation’s and Equal Justice Center’s websites.

• Oversee the preparation, scheduling, and posting of content on the Foundation’s and Equal Justice Center social media accounts.

• Oversee and manages the preparation and distribution of media releases, direct mail and other external communications.

• Connect with the Foundation’s partners to share and promote communication and marketing materials.

• Oversee the production and distribution of e-newsletters.

• Oversee the annual publication production including annual reports, fundraising campaign materials, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Assign, plan, and oversee the work of the development and communications staff.

• Conduct performance evaluations with the purpose of positioning employees for success and growth within the organization.

• Provide expense and revenue budget projections for fundraising and communications.

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Vice President of Community Engagement: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance was founded in 1972 and is one of the nation’s best-known and most effective arts service organizations.  We operate in five counties surrounding Philadelphia, and also serve southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware as part of our metropolitan region.  We have over 450 nonprofit and for-profit members, but the Alliance serves the entire cultural sector – over 1,500 performing arts, visual arts, history, science, horticulture, arts education, community art centers and other cultural organizations.

We are currently searching for a Vice President of Community Engagement to join our team.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Community Engagement is a full-time position that reports to the President & CEO.  They serve as a member of the senior leadership team. They will oversee community engagement, advocacy, creative youth development, and grantmaking, serving as supervisor for a team of four. The position is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining authentic, credible relationships with organizational constituents, including organizations, individuals and other community-based stakeholders and representing the interests of the Cultural Alliance. They directly support the President in advancing the Cultural Alliance’s advocacy strategies.  They work across departments to help ensure efficient communications and to facilitate execution of the Cultural Alliance’s key strategic objectives.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

  • Lead and provide strategic direction to the Cultural Alliance’s community engagement initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities and advocacy positions.
  • Serve as one of the primary representatives of the Cultural Alliance in the community, actively participating in meetings, forums and events to heighten the organization’s profile, strengthen its relationships with stakeholders and amplify its strategic positions and key services.
  • Organize and lead coalition-building efforts, bringing diverse stakeholders together to share information and insights, and to build collaborative relationships.
  • Enhance community awareness of Cultural Alliance services to advance the organization’s role and to grow its membership.
  • Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the alignment and integration of  community engagement strategies with other initiatives.
  • Serve as a primary contact to address stakeholder feedback and resolve concerns.
  • Develop and analyze community engagement metrics to inform strategy development and to provide reports to the Cultural Alliance leadership.

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Chief Executive Officer: Family Service Association of Bucks County

Family Service Association of Bucks County is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) social service organization headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Quakertown and Bristol, serving communities throughout Bucks County. Family Service also operates out of twenty-two school-based sites and the Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter. Since its founding in 1953, Family Service has been improving the lives of children and families, doing whatever it takes to help them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

Last year, more than 50,000 people turned to Family Service for help addressing a broad range of challenges. Family Service offers a variety of programs and services focused on increasing opportunities for adults, reducing substance use, improving the lives of those with mental illness, preparing children and adolescents for the future, improving the quality of life for those living with HIV/AIDS, and much more.

Family Service is a member of United Way of Bucks County and Social Current and is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation. Family Service is also licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to provide mental health and drug and alcohol assessment and treatment services.

Mission: We listen, care and help. Every day.

Vision: A community where anyone can achieve their full potential.

THE POSITION

The Chief Executive Officer for Family Service Association of Bucks County has a highly visible and critical role within the community. The CEO is viewed by community leaders, public officials, payers, foundations, donors, and clients as a collaborative partner with a genuine interest in the well-being of the community and its citizens. Family Service primarily serves low-income populations who are vulnerable and most in need. The demand for services within Bucks County from this population is increasing each and every year and the CEO of Family Service must ensure that those needs are being met. Family Service has a hard-earned reputation of delivering outstanding service and is seen as a true innovator in how problem solving is approached within the community. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors, who may be represented by its President.
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Communications Director: Education Law Center

The Education Law Center-PA, a statewide nonprofit legal advocacy organization that works to ensure all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education, seeks an experienced, collaborative professional for a full-time position managing the organization’s communications. The candidate should have an extensive track record of success managing a multifaceted communications program, along with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, racial justice, educational equity, and advancing the rights of underserved populations.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Communications strategy: Develop communications strategies that will broaden ELC’s reach and increase its Analyze, distill, frame, and communicate key issues of education policy and practice in ways that advance our policy agenda.
  • Editorial: Review of all content before publishing for accuracy and to align with ELC strategic priorities, standards, and style guide, ensuring culturally competent communications.
  • Media relations: Develop ELC’s media lists, cultivate strong relationships with media contacts, issue press releases, and respond to media requests. Provide support and talking points for ELC staff and information for journalists.
  • Website: Working with IT director (who manages the back end), oversee the development and maintenance of the organization’s website, including writing and visuals.
  • Social media: Develop a robust social media strategy, maintaining active social media accounts on multiple platforms.
  • E-newsletter, fact sheets, and reports: Edit and oversee production of ELC’s monthly e-newsletter and other mass email communications, including list development. Edit and oversee production and updating of ELC’s portfolio of fact sheets and other publications.
  • Statements: Work with staff to draft official statements, opinion pieces, public speeches, and messaging for advocacy campaigns.
  • Marketing and development: Work with development staff to help develop marketing and fundraising materials and support public events.
  • Coordination and supervision: Work collaboratively both internally and externally: supervise and coordinate the communication work of ELC’s program associate, IT director, and interns; work externally with organizational partners to support coalition communications.

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Director, Finance and Administration: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Description

The Director of Finance and Administration will be responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative management of the organization. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and collaborative manager with proven experience in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, contract and grants management; compliance; and office administration.

The Director of Finance and Administration will report to the Executive Director.

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Erin Mooney at erin@schuylkillcenter.org with “Director, Finance & Accounting” in the subject line.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Oversee and manage day-to-day financial functions of the organization including payroll functions.
  • Manage payroll functions including processing of payroll, calculating employees’ paychecks, withholding taxes and any other deductions, as well as maintaining accurate payroll records.
  • Work with Accounting Manager and/or accounting firm to analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
  • Manage organizational cashflow and forecasting.
  • Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain internal control safeguards.
  • Coordinate all audit activities.
  • Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system.
  • Work with the fundraising director/team to manage grant and donation revenue and ensure grant agreement compliance.
  • Update and implement all necessary accounting practices.
  • Serve as primary contact with bank and financial institutions.
  • Serve as staff liaison on all financial issues with Board of Trustees. Serve on Board of Trustees finance committee.
  • Serve as primary contact with insurance broker including policy renewals, and insurance claims.
  • Create or update the Finance Department’s policies and procedures manual.
  • Monitor staff performance and develop goals consistent with the responsibilities and duties of the job and the organization’s strategic plan.
  • Oversee professional development/training for staff and ensure completion of annual performance appraisals.
  • Supervise the Accounting Manager and Office Manager.

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