Category: Executive Level

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its multi-service public health organization dedicated to promoting health, empowerment, and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty in Philadelphia. As the CEO, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of PPP, driving strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality harm reduction services.

About the Organization:

Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) is a pioneering organization committed to meeting drug users where they are, providing non-judgmental, culturally sensitive services such as sterile syringe exchange, mobile medical care, and prevention case management. With a focus on harm reduction, PPP empowers individuals by offering resources and support to address their health and social service needs.

Candidate Profile:

A dynamic leader with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in this or adjacent fields, including at least 5 years of management/leadership experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency, financial acumen, and a commitment to harm reduction principles. A higher education degree in public health, social work, or a related field is preferred, however, significant professional experience and demonstrated competency in leading similar organizations and/or experience in adjacent fields such as Healthcare, Business or Healthcare Administration, Human Services, non-profit management are also considered acceptable credentials. Strong candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complex political environments.

Professional Characteristics: Required / Desired Skills

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in this or adjacent fields, including at least 5 years of management/leadership experience in a similar role

• A higher education degree in public health, social work, or a related field is preferred

• Strong programmatic and financial management skills

• Experience leading organizational change initiatives

• Direct experience with harm reduction is required, experience working specifically with injection drug users (IDUs) is preferred.

• Cultural competency to work effectively with diverse populations

• Strategic thinking and vision-setting abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to developing leaders and fostering a culture of care within the organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite applications
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Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE), a nonprofit, non-partisan organization, is seeking an Executive Director. PLSE provides free legal advice and representation to low-income Pennsylvania residents whose criminal records are holding them back from achieving their social and career potentials. PLSE seeks a more equitable social environment for those with criminal records through individual representation, strategic litigation, community education, research and advocacy. PLSE does this by seeking expungements in criminal court and pardons from the Governor; educating elected, business, and community leaders; empowering and organizing under-resourced communities; and leading legislative, administrative and systemic reform.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Executive Director must possess strong organizational acumen, supervisory leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, and interpersonal skills; exhibit outstanding judgment; and be a critical thinker.

• The Executive Director champions the organization’s mission and values and leads the development of strategies for the organization’s core priority areas in cooperation with the Board of Directors.

• Executive Director must be adept at balancing internal management with external impact and visibility.

• The Executive Director will be enthusiastic about implementing and embedding people-centric workplace norms, values, and practices that embrace inclusion, diversity, and equity. The Executive Director will welcome difficult conversations, foster connections, build the community, and value collaborative decision-making.

• The Executive Director will possess effective leadership with external stakeholders: corporate and institutional funders, individual donors, law firms, pro bono attorneys, and other legal and non-legal nonprofit organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate a compelling vision in partnership with the board and staff to advance PLSE’s mission.

• Review the quality of legal work, ensuring appropriate staff oversight and training and monitoring workloads.

• Cultivate, develop, solicit, and steward individual and institutional donors and funders actively and consistently.

• Oversee PLSE’s finances, including preparing and monitoring the budget and annual audit. Manage external accountant’s monthly financial reports and review them with board audit/finance committee. Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place, including written financial procedures.

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and liaison with community and media. Develop relationships and communicate with the media. Participate in speaking engagements and writing about the organization and its impact.

• Connect with individuals and organizations, including pro bono attorneys and community groups, and maintain contacts with other public interest groups.
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La Puerta Abierta, Inc is a community-based small non profit which offers pro bono, bilingual, culturally and trauma-informed counseling and  therapy support that is flexible and accessible for the (predominantly) Spanish speaking  community of immigrants who meet our criteria for service. While LPA’s work is  therapeutic at its core, we are responsive to the complicated needs and issues facing this  diverse community, particularly in the context of local and national immigration policies  that create barriers to services and supports that ensure wellbeing. LPA collaborates closely with other clinicians, educators, and community service providers others who  work with immigrants to better understand the broad range of migration, acculturative,  and family stressors that can affect the mental and behavioral health of immigrant youth  and families. LPA’s services include a range of programming designed for newcomer  immigrant youth, particularly those who have arrived unaccompanied, individuals and  families seeking behavioral health support but who face challenges due to legal,  language, economic and social barriers to care.

The Development Director is accountable for achieving the fundraising goals of CASA Youth Advocates through leadership and execution of a strategic development plan, including annual giving, donor relations, special events, corporate partnerships and grants management. The Development Director works collaboratively with the marketing team to create awareness and support for CASA. Development Director co-chairs organization’s Development Committee with a Board member. The Development Director leads a team that includes the Development and Communications Manager and a contracted grant writer.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

1.    Individual Giving Campaigns

2.    Donors Relations and Tracking

3.   Corporate Partnerships

4.   Special Events/Fundraising

5.   Public Relations

6.   Community Ambassadorship

7.    Grant Writing and Grant Management

Design and implement a comprehensive annual development funding plan, which supports the budgeting needs of CASA Youth Advocates and provides future financial resources for growth and expansion. Plan includes: individual giving (including multi-year and monthly giving commitments), major donor giving, grant writing and management, corporate giving, annual appeal, fundraising events, and digital fundraising campaigns.

Utilize designated CRM to collect, organize, and maintain a complete and accurate database record of donors and funding received. Create funding target for donor groups, including individuals, corporations, grants, major donors and Board of Directors. Develop and meet donor metrics; provide monthly reports of results against budget. Oversee and ensure compliance with gift accepting, gift counting, and gift processing policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors to ensure retention and expansion of donor commitments. Develop strategies for new donor acquisition and cultivation of new prospects. Support the stewardship of major donors, planned giving (including growing CASA’s endowment), and major corporate sponsors. Plans and executes strategies for donor recognition and engagement, including annual celebration events, personal acknowledgement and cultivation activities, personalized invitations to special events, etc.

Develop strong relationships within the community to foster a positive impact such that companies, schools, civic organizations, and individuals consider CASA Youth Advocates as a local nonprofit of choice for funding.

Provide leadership to the marketing team to ensure positive impact and consistency of CASA’s messaging. Review call to action in all printed and digital marketing campaign materials to ensure effective support of funding goals. Lead and manage major fundraising events, including the CASA Gala and Superhero 5K. Develop and implement program management plans and timelines, sets monetary and attendance goals. Develop and implement sponsorship programs for special events and contracts and manages all vendors. Identify opportunities for additional fundraising and friendraising events, in-kind donation drives, and provides support for individual fundraiser events organized by Board members or other CASA supporters.
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Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, Youthbuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The Director of School Culture is a member of the school leadership team serving under the Principal who plays a pivotal role in developing the school’s culture systems and structure.  The Director of School Culture will support and build a community that embraces cultural respect and understanding, restorative practices, individualized support and community-building.  This position requires an individual who works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and families to create and implement initiatives that promote a culture of respect, excellence and perseverance.  Through proactive measures and responsive strategies, the Director will lead a team of assistant deans in addressing conflict, support student well-being, and cultivate an environment where all members of the school community feel valued and supported.

 Who You Are: 

 You are/have… 

• Invested in our core values – Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve.
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 5 years of experience working in a similar role, required.
• Experience in leading restorative practices.

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Who We Are

Covenant House PA is a force united by a promise to end youth homelessness as we know it in Pennsylvania. For over 24 years, we’ve led the way with community health initiatives and advocacy in local communities in Philadelphia and York. Covenant House PA provides shelter and a continuum of care for youth experiencing homelessness or commercial exploitation to make a significant impact with this critical issue.

Covenant House PA strives to perpetuate a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. 

What you’ll be doing in the role of Director of Development: 

The Director of Development plays an important revenue-driving role as an individual contributor, responsible for planning and implementing an aggressive fundraising strategy to generate revenue for the organization. Specifically, this role will lead all aspects of the organization’s advancement efforts, create and implement the annual development plan, including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; cultivation of major planned and endowment gifts; building the foundation for future capital campaign efforts; alumni and community-wide relationship development and stewardship; and major event planning and execution. Strategy, planning, and analytical skills are critical to performance success in this role. This role will proactively build channels of revenue that advance the brand and mission of Covenant House PA( CHPA).

The Director will manage an advancement team, support Board level committees and collaborate with other senior leaders to advance the mission of CHPA by identifying, attracting, and securing revenue in support of the organization’s financial sustainability. In addition, the Director will demonstrate effective leadership and mobilization of volunteers, increase corporate relationships, meet market fundraising goals and build awareness for Covenant House PA.
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The Organization:

AccessMatters, a non-profit, public health organization envisions a future where every person has the health care and information they need to thrive. In service to the vision, AccessMatters’ mission is to protect, expand, and enhance equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care information for all people. The AccessMatters Team   strives to advance the organization’s mission in accordance with these guiding principles: (1) sexual health is an essential component of health and wellbeing across the life span; (2) access to quality, affordable health care – including sexual reproductive health care – is a fundamental human right; (3) every person, family, and community deserves to be treated with dignity and respect; (4) programs and services should be evidence- based, prevention-focused, and person-centered; (5) organizational excellence is best achieved through a culture of inclusion, diversity, innovation, and accountability; (6) clients, volunteers, staff, partners, and supporters should be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect in a trauma- informed and culturally responsible environment; and (7) everyone deserves a caring workplace environment that fosters trust, teamwork, creativity, and work-life balance where work  is enjoyable and where staff are supported in their professional development and their pursuit of excellence.

The Role:

Location: Philadelphia, PA; AccessMatters is committed to a hybrid remote work model where most staff work remotely most of the time. This position requires occasional travel within the state of Pennsylvania and to conferences throughout the U.S.

Reports to: Board of Directors

Direct Reports: Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Vice President, Health Access & Service Delivery, Vice  President  of Human Resources and Manager of Administration & Development

Position Summary:

Under the overall direction of the Board of Directors, the President & CEO is the primary leader, strategist and external champion of AccessMatters’ mission. The President & CEO has ultimate responsibility for ensuring  that the vision  and the aims of the  organization’s core programming and services as well as its overarching values-based strategic plan are known and carried out successfully. Responsibilities include organizational and team leadership, fundraising, and overall stewardship of the organization’s resources and assets.

AccessMatters is looking for its next President and CEO to build on the organization’s 50+ years of working to ensure equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services in the Greater Philadelphia area and Pennsylvania. The next CEO should be a dynamic and visionary leader who embodies inclusive and trauma-informed leadership approaches, and demonstrates a deep commitment to anti-racist culture and leadership.

The next CEO will focus on external relationships, partnership building, building trust with communities served and making their voices central to the work, opportunity exploration, continue full staff community building; and support ongoing employee relations work.   Critically, the CEO will continue building the strength and cohesion of the Senior Leadership and Senior Management Teams, to foster multi-disciplinary strategic thinking about the organization’s future impact.

AccessMatters has an operating budget of $15M with approximately 50 employees.
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