Category: Executive Level

Executive Director: Starfinder

The Executive Director will champion Starfinder’s soccer for social change mission and work closely with the Board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through high quality programs, strategic partnerships, and effective operations. The Executive Director drives strategic planning, ensures fiscal health, and cultivates a high-performing team.

The Executive Director will partner with the Board and staff to develop a strategic vision for Starfinder’s future, oversee the development and implementation of Starfinder’s programs and operations, and enhance Starfinder’s visibility by being active in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations. Additionally, the Executive Director will lead Starfinder’s efforts to develop a diverse and inclusive leadership and governance structure.

The Executive Director will serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization to its constituents, the media, and the general public. The Executive Director will also cultivate positive relationships with current and potential stakeholders to maintain and grow funding support and develop and sustain diverse funding sources, in partnership with Board and staff. The Executive Director will also drive marketing efforts to enhance organizational visibility.

The Executive Director will work with staff and the Board Finance Committee to prepare a comprehensive fiscal year operating budget and multi-year capital budget and projections. Internally, the Executive Director will ensure fiscal management to operate within the approved budget, maintain the organization in a positive financial position, and drive the growth of its resource. The Executive Director will work in conjunction with the Treasurer, Board, finance staff and auditors to maintain sound financial practices, reporting and systems with priority being given to keeping the Board fully apprised of the organization’s current and future fiscal health.

The Executive Director will be expected to oversee the successful administration of Starfinder’s operations, supervise a talented and committed team and ensure sound human resource practices are in place to maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse and qualified staff. The Executive Director will also drive ongoing monitoring and evaluation to assess achievement of all organizational goals and objectives and to ensure that programs and services maintain high quality.

As it relates to Board Governance, the Executive Director will support the Board in executing its governance responsibilities and ability to make informed decisions by keeping it fully informed. The Executive Director will attend and participate in all Board meetings while serving as an ex-officio member of the Board and its committees, as appropriate. The Executive Director will also help the Board recruit Board members from diverse and inclusive backgrounds representative of Starfinder’s multiplicity of stakeholders.

Starfinder’s annual operating budget is nearly $950K and growing. Our three-year strategic plan guides our long-term vision and goals. Starfinder is poised to expand its reach while continuing to deliver highly impactful programs that foster long-term engagement.

Responsibilities for the Executive Director will include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading the development and implementation of a new comprehensive strategic plan, in partnership with the Board of Directors, that will guide the future path of the organization;
  • Acting as the chief spokesperson for the organization, cultivating strong relationships with major donors, network partners, stakeholders, volunteers and with policymakers at the local, state, and federal level;
  • Serving as an ambassador both internally and externally, to promote the organization’s mission and to gain necessary resources and support;
  • Fostering effective strategic alliances with community organizations and policymakers, utilizing network partners to advance the work of Starfinder;
  • Deepening and fostering strong relationships with Starfinder’s existing and potential funders; ensuring that fundraising goals are met, and resources are utilized and reported accurately and in a timely manner;
  • Supervising day-to-day operations, including setting financial and programmatic goals, analyzing results and taking corrective action in close collaboration with staff and Board;
  • Providing inspirational and motivational leadership for extraordinarily passionate, committed, and skilled staff and fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and collaboration;
  • Communicating consistently and proactively with the Board and other constituents in a thoughtful, clear, and diplomatic manner;
  • Designing and implementing clear expectations, in partnership with the Board, for its contributions to the governance and success of the organization;
  • Setting priorities decisively, assuring accountability, and allocating resources to ensure results;
  • Ensuring that all Starfinder financial standards, operating policies, and programmatic goals are met; and
  • Driving a data-driven approach to program evaluation and organizational performance.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and management .
    • Experience in managing and motivating staff and volunteers.
    • Successful and sustained history of significant fund-raising, including major gift acquisitions.
    • Proven experience in program management and evaluation, preferably education, sports and
      recreation, or economic development.
    • Fluency with financial management, including budget preparation, analysis, and reporting.
    • Track record of building and working in and with diverse and inclusive teams in both service-provider and governance contexts.
    • Exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders.
    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present and speak
      publicly on relevant issues.
    • Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required

About Us

Starfinder is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in Philadelphia, PA that promotes positive youth development through high-quality youth sports programming. We use soccer as a tool to provide the opportunities and support youth need to be successful in their lives and to become healthy contributors to their communities.

We work with youth ages 6-18 in underserved communities throughout Philadelphia. We offer participants an experience through which they can excel in athletics while practicing life and leadership skills in a safe, fun, supportive, and challenging environment. Starfinder currently empowers over 900 children and teens annually through its programs at its indoor soccer and education facility in Manayunk and at community partner sites throughout the city.

At Starfinder we believe in the power of play. We know that fun is a great motivator and an effective amplifier for learning. We aim to reflect this – and all our core values – in our work practices. We are dedicated to creating a culture through which we continue to connect, learn, and grow.

Starfinder is seeking a new Executive Director. The ideal candidate for this unique opportunity will possess a passion for the mission, be a visionary and strategic leader, and someone with experience managing a team, fundraising and working closely with a dedicated Board of Directors. The Executive Director will understand the value of diversity, equity and inclusion and must be able to relate to the lived experiences of the people we serve. They must understand the power of relationships and consistently seek out opportunities to increase the organization’s impact with a range of stakeholders, especially our incredible program youth.

Apply for this job

To apply to this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to StarfinderEDSearch@gmail.com by August 31, 2020. Your cover letter must include: a description of your relevant experience, highlighting anything specific that makes you stand out as a candidate, and how you believe you can serve Starfinder as its Executive Director. Just Strategies has been retained to lead this search. For more information regarding this please contact Dwayne Wharton of Just Strategies at info@juststrategies.org

Chief Operating Officer: Cathedral Kitchen

Overview:

Cathedral Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that provides more prepared meals to the community than any soup kitchen in New Jersey, is looking for its next Chief Operating Officer. Be a part of a mission-driven team leading the Kitchen into its 44th year of using food to change lives. The Kitchen uses food to nourish, train and employ low-income families and adults in Camden and the surrounding communities.

The COO reports to the Executive Director and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for CK programs, facilities and most administrative support and supervises the Executive Chef, as well as program and administrative staff.

Professional Qualifications:

·        Minimum BS/BA degree with at least 10 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in large scale catering. Experience in sales and/or marketing is a plus.

·        10 years of experience and a track record in senior management.

·        Deep experience in program budgeting, project/program management and fiscal management.

·        Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals.

·        Experience managing human resources functions including personnel, compensation, and recruiting.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with strong public speaking skills.

·        Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management.

·        Must be a gifted leader with a high emotional IQ; a lot of compassion, particularly for those from low-income, urban backgrounds; an ability to connect easily and effectively with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; and a passion for CK’s mission.

·        Proficiency in MS Office applications, Quickbooks, payroll software.

·        Experience with social service or workforce development programs is a plus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·        Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance for all CK facilities.

·        Lead, coach, develop, and retain CK senior management team and professional staff.

·        Provide programmatic leadership and input for all strategic plan implementation processes with the Executive Director and staff. Coach senior staff as they implement the strategic plan.

·        Responsible for the efficient functioning of operations, including human resources, computer and technical systems oversight, and financial management.

·        Lead the management, growth and improvement of CK’s social enterprises: CK Café, contract catering and special event catering, and food truck; consider the feasibility of new social enterprises.

·        In partnership with the Executive Director, prepare and submit an annual operational budget, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.

·        Active involvement in all programs, services and support functions.

·        In partnership with the Executive Director, ensure the continued financial viability through sound fiscal management.

·        Consider opportunities for CK to leverage cross-program strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.

·        Oversee the logistics, particularly related to food and beverages, of CK’s fundraising/friendraising events.

Competitive nonprofit salary and benefits package offered

Equal Opportunity Employer

Send cover letter and resume to carrie@cathedralkitchen.org

Vice President of External Relations & Development: African American Museum in Philadelphia

Position Summary:

Vice President of External Relations and Development, providing strategic and operational leadership for its philanthropic initiatives. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will join the Museum’s Executive Team at an exciting time, as the Museum is poised to undertake an ambitious capital campaign and execute a new strategic plan. The Museum plans to diversify its revenue sources through the engagement of individuals and by increasing support from major foundations and corporate partners. The key to the Museum’s success will be heightening its public image and broadening its circle of support. The successful candidate will have a full commitment to the Museum’s mission, the growth of its resources through support from diverse sources, the management of capital campaigns, and the strategic advancement of its brand.  The candidate must be a dynamic self-starter with the ability to provide leadership support the realization of the Museum’s long-term development vision.

The Vice President will partner with the President & CEO and Board of Directors and will work closely with other members of the Executive Team to increase philanthropic support and sustain it at a level that will enable the Museum to continue to achieve its mission and vision. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President of External Relations and Development will provide leadership and strategic oversight for the Museum’s comprehensive fund development program to continue to build annual support and to ensure the success of its campaigns as well as cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational gifts to further secure the Museum’s future.

The Vice President is responsible for leading the Museum’s annual, capital, and endowment fund development efforts to secure financial and in-kind support from key donors and prospects at the local, regional, and national levels. The incumbent will have oversight responsibility of the fund development function and will provide leadership in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-end major individual, corporate, and foundation gifts.

Collaborating closely with the President & CEO, the Vice President will implement a comprehensive and multifaceted donor-communication and stewardship strategy ensuring donor satisfaction. The Vice President will lead the Museum-wide commitment to fully utilize technology and software systems to increase and monitor fundraising opportunities. The Vice President will work closely with the President & CEO to forecast the Museum’s potential development revenue capabilities and project strategic long-range fund development plans and specific strategies to successfully secure these resources. S/he will have strong working relationships with the Board of Directors and Executive Team colleagues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Spends approximately 60% of time cultivating high-end individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects; manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, with primary responsibility for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these relationships using a high level of visibility.
  • Creates, implements, and refines a Museum-wide action plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and prospects that allows the Museum to actively achieve the strategic initiatives set forth in annual, capital, and endowment campaigns, along with any informal campaign plans.
  • Effectively staffs the President & CEO in his role as chief fundraiser for the Museum, matching the President & CEO with the Museum’s top donors and prospects in an appropriate strategy for engaging these donors and prospects in the Museum’s mission and vision.
  • Provides strong leadership to the Development Coordinator, Grant Manager/ Special Projects Coordinator and other development staff and volunteers, ensuring that individual responsibilities are well-defined and communicated while also encouraging a team environment. Identifies and mentors key Museum staff as development resources in presenting their areas of expertise to donors. As needed, identifies underperforming members of the Development Team staff and designs corrective strategies including corrective action plans, exit strategies, and terminations.
  • In collaboration with the President & CEO, works closely with the Board of Directors, Executive Team, and Campaign leadership to identify funding priorities in order to plan and implement comprehensive campaign strategies and accomplish team goals.  Establishes a communications plan to keep the Executive Team and Board of Directors current on fundraising strategies, activity, and results.
  • Creates, implements, and refines audience development plans for acquiring, renewing, and upgrading donors, members and prospects with and through the Museum’s software.
  • Oversees special events and cultivation activities to raise funds, engage donors and partners, and build the Museum’s image.
  • Oversees the development of a comprehensive portfolio of communication materials for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship support.
  • Conducts business-related travel as needed.

Candidate Profile:

The Vice President of External Relations and Development will be a bold thinker and a strategic, yet “hands-on” executor, who will establish and lead a best-in-class development program. S/he will be results-oriented with exceptional strengths in communication and relationship-building. S/he will have earned a reputation for effectiveness in partnering with a CEO and Senior Executive Team and will be able to guide and lead others. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will have significant and proven leadership and management experience in a complex organization with multiple internal and external constituencies.

The ideal candidate will have the following personal competencies and characteristics:

Expertise in Development: The Vice President of External Relations and Development will be an experienced leader in the field of development with a measurable track record of success. S/he will have demonstrated expertise in the cultivation, solicitation, and closing of high-end gifts tied to a multi-year fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on capital campaigns. To succeed with her/his responsibilities, s/he will flourish in a diverse and high-achieving environment and will be energized by the prospect of leading the Development Team, designing and implementing processes, and integrating best practices. S/he will have strong data and analysis orientation and a proven ability to use metrics to drive development decisions and achieve strategic objectives.

Relationship-building and Communication: The Vice President of External Relations and Development will be skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels and with varied constituencies including individuals, Board of Directors, members, administrative colleagues, donors, and volunteers. S/he will be a confident and articulate communicator with the ability to work fluidly across all levels. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will have an inspirational approach to building collaboration and buy-in and generating support from stakeholders. S/he will be a charismatic, high-energy leader who can talk with anyone and successfully convey the Museum’s objectives to express the mission and fund-raising goals with clarity, passion, and persuasion. As a proactive communicator, s/he will engage with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and the Executive Team regularly for collaborative planning and implementation.

Executing for Results: This leader will be skilled at building the Museum’s reputation for high performance and accountability for results. S/he will be committed to development leadership with a broad knowledge of institutional advancement, major gift identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. S/he will utilize proven management strategies and best practices to build the Museum’s Development Department, manage its staff members, measure results and report outcomes.

Brand Development: The Vice President of External Relations and Development will help the Museum build its brand and reach through the development of collateral materials, special events, and cultivation activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

A bachelor’s degree in fund development, business, education or related field is required. The Vice President of Development will have at least eight years of fundraising/advancement experience.  Management experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time operating a computer and other office productivity devices such as a calculator, telephone, and copy machine. Must be able to adapt to high pace environments occasionally moving/lifting lightweight equipment and other work-related objects up to 25lbs. May have to work late nights, weekends and in outdoor weather.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Education Level:
A bachelor’s degree in fund development, business, education or related field is required. The Vice President of Development will have at least eight years of fundraising/advancement experience.  Management experience is preferred.
To Apply

Please send your resume, references and cover letter to hr@aampmuseum.org

Executive Director: Media Fellowship House

Media Fellowship House is seeking to hire a talented professional to help foster the organization’s mission and support continued growth, sustainability and relevance. This position offers flexible hours and periodic remote work opportunities. It requires flexibility around scheduling with periodic evening/weekend meetings and programs. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package.

Media Fellowship House Overview
Media Fellowship House exists to promote fellowship and understanding between diverse cultures, viewpoints and generations. The organization’s mission is to provide programs that promote diversity, social justice, and economic empowerment. For more information, please visit our website: www.mediafellowshiphouse.org

REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

Responsibilities of MFH Executive Director include, but are not limited to:

The Media Fellowship House is undergoing a transformative process and is looking for a creative and dynamic Executive Director to work in concert with the Board of Directors to implement its strategic plan and lead the organization in the conceptualization and implementation of relevant new programming, branding, and communications. The Executive Director will also lead efforts to attract funds and build relationships with community stakeholders, while leading a collaborative team that includes the housing program staff, program coordinator and volunteers.

Other responsibilities include:

Oversight of the strategic planning process and implementation of plan recommendations.

Working with the Board of Directors and program coordinator to develop and implement a coordinated calendar of engaging and relevant programming that advances the mission and goals of Media Fellowship House.

Oversight of the organization’s budget, administration and daily operation of the house

Oversight of fund-raising efforts including grant writing, cultivating individual and corporate donor relationships and overseeing fundraising events.

Adequately staffing programs, supervising of staff and volunteers in addition to making recommendations to the Personnel Committee

Seeking and developing collaborations with organizations whose missions are similar or complimentary to MFH

Attending and providing status reports and projections at monthly Board meetings and special committee meetings as to activities, accomplishments and challenges facing MFH

Oversight and content contributions to website, correspondence, agendas, reports and newsletters

Attending in-person and virtual events, meetings or functions as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors to promote MFH

Create and organize virtual programs, events, and meetings

Oversight of contract and lease negotiations and House operations

General Traits for Success as Executive Director at MFH include, but are not limited to:

Bachelor’s degree and/or demonstrated experience in organizational development.

Minimum of three to five years’ previous non-profit experience. Knowledge of the community a plus.

Other skills include:

High-energy strategic thinker with the ability to operationalize ideas.

Proven leadership skills that promote cohesive relationships among MFH staff and volunteers

Skilled in working in a collaborative manner to build relationships and teams with multiple external stakeholders, to include capacity to understand interests of neighborhood organizations and businesses, institutional nonprofits including funders and civic organizations.

Demonstrated ability in fund development, to include being the face of an organization in stewarding funder and donor relationships. Ability to oversee grant management and reporting.

Managerial expertise including budget development and management and working with a governing board

Proven experience working with diverse populations, including experience in building bridges to develop relationships, trust and credibility

Social media and technical savvy; comfort with various technical platforms

Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments

Strong work ethic and attention to detail

Self-Motivated and intellectually curious

Integrity, compassion and passion for Media Fellowship House’s mission

Experience with QuickBooks, Excel, Powerpoint, G Suite

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to mediafellowshiphouse@gmail.com.

CEO: Wonderspring Early Education

Wonderspring Early Education, was founded in 1964 as the Day Care Association of Montgomery County, Inc. to address unmet needs for childcare locally, including those from low-income families. From its original location at one site in Ambler, PA, the agency has grown to be a large, multi-site organization whose programs now extend to 10 sites in Montgomery County and Philadelphia In 2020, the name was changed to Wonderspring, Early Education to better represent the wide geographical area it encompasses. As a regional childcare provider, Wonderspring’s early childhood education and school age programs serve over 1000 children from six weeks to twelve years of age. Wondersping is committed to providing and maintaining a culture of accountability at every site, every day, and in every word, action, and program delivered. The mission of Wonderspring is “to develop, provide and advance accessible, high quality early childhood and school age programs”. For more information about Wonderspring, Early Education, please visit the website at www.wonderspring.org.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) drives strategic planning and implementation and ensures revenue streams, operational, marketing, human resources, technology and programmatic outcomes that support the established mission, goals and values of Wonderspring’s Early Learning Centers. With four direct reports, the CEO provides leadership to the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors, including consistent communication of the vision of what the organization can be at its best.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• In collaboration with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team, develop and implement organizational plans and goals that advance the achievement of Wonderspring’s mission and values.

• Motivate, lead and sustain a high-performance senior management team to ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization.

• Establish and maintain effective decision-making and conflict resolution processes that will enable Wonderspring to achieve its short and long-term goals and objectives.

• Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.

• Ensure that customer services are held to the highest standard while managing for current and future growth.

• Set strategic visions for continued and new revenue streams as well as follow through on the implementation of those goals as directed by the Board.

• Become the face of Wonderspring by developing relationships with the community, agencies, partners, funders, advocates and government officials.

• Inspire staff to work to their fullest potential, taking the lead role in the creation of a culture of excellence and accountability.

• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the organization.

Board Relations

• Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.

• Present timely and accurate information to the Board about the status of agreed upon objectives, revenue streams, finances, staffing and other relevant issues.

• Recommend policies and/or programs to the Board and its committees.

• Support the Board in increasing the number of members as appropriate.

Program/Services

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and best practices to all clients in compliance with external/governmental requirements, applicable laws and regulations.

• Update, maintain and implement procedures and practices relating to child safety. This includes reporting practices, internal controls, interaction with government officials, law enforcement and the community.

• Increase programmatic efficiencies and consistency throughout the organization.

• Ensure that programs and operations are supported by sufficient technological systems and business infrastructure.

Financial Management and Operations

· Oversee the financial status of the organization including developing long- and shortrange financial plans/revenue streams, monitoring the budget ($10 million annually) and ensuring that sound financial controls are in place.

· Regularly assess and refine the organization’s structure and staffing to ensure maximum effectiveness, the highest quality of services and appropriate operational capacity.

· Formulate and execute comprehensive marketing, branding, and development strategies that will enhance revenue from clients, major donors, foundations, government agencies and corporations.

· Oversee the risk management and legal activities of the organization.

· Ensure operational and fiscal viability of all current or new facilities of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Passion for and commitment to Wonderspring’s mission and core values.

· Minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible senior leadership role with profitable growth and business development in childcare or related industries. Prior experience creating, generating and implementing new sources of revenue is preferred.

· Effective leadership and mentoring skills that will motivate and inspire staff to be subject matter experts while setting high expectations and professional direction.

· Experience developing and managing an effective board.

· Strong interpersonal skills with a proven successful record of building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal staff and board and external stakeholders including parents and donors.

· Extensive experience in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development and strategic planning; demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration.

· Self-confidence and humility combined with a sense of humor and a collaborative management style.

· Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast moving environment while also driving clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

· Possess an executive presence with outstanding presentation and communication skills and the experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson and relationship builder.

· A vigilant steward of an organizational culture of diversity, learning and acceptance.

· Knowledge of Early Childhood and School Age programs, curriculums, partnerships and funding climate.

· Knowledge of policies and legislation impacting early childhood education and the ability to be an advocate for effective policies.

· Experience with crisis management is preferred.

· Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is preferred.

· Willing and able to travel as needed to program sites within 75-mile radius. Travel to meetings, conferences, workshops and other relevant gatherings. May involve long distance travel and overnight stays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wonderspring Early Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Our policy with respect to decisions affecting the terms and conditions of employment is to treat applicants and employees equally without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability and veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

Wonderspring Early Education will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs every aspect of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Chief Operations Officer: Share Food Program

The Organization

Share Food Program, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a preeminent organization  dedicated to serving populations requiring access to nutritious affordable food, through an expansive regional network of community organizations. Developed over three decades, Share now fulfills its mission through federal and state government grants, public-private partnerships, and private resources.  The Share service area includes PA, MD, DE, NJ and NY.

The Position

The COO of the Share Food Program is the chief administrative officer for the operations of the Program related to its finances, facilities, human resources, technology, and the complex of processes required for the timely operation of its functions for serving Share’s clientele. The role of the COO is the management and organization of the staff by methods that guide, oversee and evaluate performance. The COO must provide a working environment that will empower those who have the expertise required for their functions.

The staff members of these functions, as described on current personnel descriptions and the organization chart, report to the Chief Operating Officer.  The Chief Operating Officer also will retain oversight of the management of staff members who report to intermediate members of the organization.  Staff whose functions relate to fund raising, communications, and publicity report directly to the Executive Director and any oversight of those functions by the Chief Operating Officer will be as directed by the Executive Director.

The COO must represent the Share Food Program in ways that instill a sense of confidence and admiration for the work of this Program that serves the nutritional needs of the people we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of operations adequate for oversight of staff who oversee those operations

  • Knowledge of the mission and goals of Share and its constituencies

  • Knowledge of sources of funding for Share’s multiple programs

  • Timely appraisals of the operations to ensure currency with modern applications

  • Timely communications with the Executive Director of the status of operations

  • Recommendations to the Executive Director of changes that will improve operations

  • Provide staff with the support needed to perform their functions at an optimal level

  • Create an environment of team work among the operations staff

  • Communicate with staff on issues that effect, or could effect, their operations

  • Perform staff performance analysis according to the Share Human Relations policies

  • Perform timely reviews of the organization chart and personnel descriptions

  • Recommend consultations in areas that require external expertise

  • Recommend to the Executive Director changes in the organization chart and personnel descriptions when changes are needed to ensure currency and accuracy

  • Prepare reports on operations to the Board as requested by the Board and/or the Executive Director

Skills

The COO must have the skills associated with each requirement of the position including but not limited to:

  • demonstrated communication skills

  • technological knowledge required for COO functions

  • health status required for all COO functions

  • licenses required for all functions

  • adaptability to flexible working hours

  • a demonstrated commitment to the mission and goals of the organization

Professional Qualifications

Minimum of 8-10 years of demonstrated experience in the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Law, Management, or related areas

  • Managed a large staff in multifunctional organizations

  • Expertise in promoting team work and preventing the creation of “silo” units by ensuring effective integration of operations.

  • Significant interactions with vendors of supplies and equipment for an organization

  • Financial acuity adequate to ensure financial controls related to operations

  • Familiarity with the operational procedures of each enumerated function to communicate effectively with staff who oversee those functions

  • Decision making based on compliance with policy, adequate data, and critical analysis

  • Ability to respond to irregular working hours as needed

  • A valid driver’s license and current insurance coverage

Preferences

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Law, Management or related areas

• Role of COO for 3 or more years in a multifaceted organization

• Experience in organizations related to the functions of Share

• Familiarity with the communities served by Share

• Experience working with non-profit organizations

Application Submittal Procedure

All interested candidates should electronically submit a CV and cover letter to search@matchingmissions.com. The cover letter should include the following elements:

  • Why you are interested in this specific position and Share Food Program

  • Any additional professional and/or personal experience that informs your qualifications for this position, that is not otherwise obvious from your resume

  • Your salary requirements

Chief Financial Officer: Community Ventures

The CFO will take a leadership role in all financial decision making and operations for Community Ventures (CV), a non-profit developer of affordable housing and mixed-use properties in Philadelphia. CV’s mission is to partner with local neighborhood leadership to develop affordable housing, commercial space and other neighborhood infrastructure. CV also manages all of its rental properties, which currently includes 255 housing units and 6 commercial units. This position is anticipated to work 24 hours per week.

The CFO will:

· Actively manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of CV and its eight affiliated limited partnerships and other related organizations.

· Supervise the Financial Manager, who will carry out Accounts Receivable and Accounts payables functions.

· Develop budgets for the agency as a whole and all affiliates.

· Assist in the production of budgets for development projects; Monitor project budgets as construction progresses and projects are placed into service.

· Prepare, analyze and present financial reports for CV and all affiliates on a quarterly and annual basis or as otherwise requested by the Executive director (ED).

· Report on financial results and issues to the ED and Board of Directors.

· Prepare all program financial reporting required for public and private funding sources.

· Prepare all billings for administrative and construction costs related to ongoing development projects.

· Oversee the agency’s banking activities.

· Prepare cash flow reports on a quarterly basis or as requested by the ED, and actively manage cash flow to meet organizational needs.

· Manage accounting control systems to ensure the accurate and timely production of accounting information and financial reports.

· Monitor changes in legal, regulatory and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results.

· Manage the organization’s insurance policies, (1) seeking to reduce costs by requesting competitive bids at least once every three years and (2) meeting CV’s changing needs as it takes projects through the development, construction and management stages.

· Act as CV’s primary liaison with its independent auditor to ensure the annual audits for CV and its affiliates are completed smoothly and in a timely manner, according to the needs of CV’s partners and funders.

· Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal taxes returns for CV and all affiliates.

About Us

Community Ventures (CV) was established in May 1987 to develop low and moderate income housing in cooperation or joint ventures with neighborhood organizations. Community Ventures works with its neighborhood-based partners over a period of several years, planning and building a critical mass of housing, and, increasingly, related uses such as community gardens and retail space, to stabilize and improve the local community. Our first long term effort was in Philadelphia’s Francisville neighborhood.

CV completed its first two projects, Francisville Associates and Francisville Rainbow, in 1990, with nearly $1.2 million in city subsidies. These two projects created fifty-four scattered-site affordable rental units in Francisville. Over the next twenty-one years, CV completed eight more projects in Francisville, offering an additional 154 affordable houses and apartments, both for-sale and rental. These projects brought the total number of dwelling units built or renovated by CV in Francisville to 208.

While CV focused most of its efforts during its first decade on Francisville, the organization has developed partnerships in several Philadelphia neighborhoods in more recent years. It has renovated or built new housing in South Philadelphia east of Broad, the Susquehanna area of North Philadelphia, Germantown, Point Breeze and West Parkside, in all cases working with local community organizations.

CV has successfully constructed or rehabilitated over 380 homes for affordable rental or homeownership. Philadelphia has changed dramatically during CV’s corporate lifetime, and CV has changed along with its hometown, placing new emphasis on environmental sustainability and affordability in the face of gentrification, while maintaining a focus in all of its projects on high-quality planning and community improvement.

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Associate Chief Operating Officer: Uncommon Schools

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a non-profit network of 54 outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our mission is to start and manage outstanding urban public charter schools that close the achievement gap and prepare students from low-income backgrounds for success in college and beyond. We are accomplishing that mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well above the national average and thousands of stories of our students and alumni achieving their dreams.

Job Description

Location(s): within their placement region; travel to other Uncommon regions will be required

TEAM & ROLE OVERVIEW

The Associate Chief Operating Officer (ACOO) oversees school and regional operations within their region, in conjunction with the Managing Director of Operations. The ACOO is responsible for ensuring that the schools in their region operate at the highest level, with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The ACOO ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a “portfolio” of Directors of Operations (leaders in each school who manage all non-instructional aspects of the school). The ACOO reports to the Managing Director of Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking an experienced operational leader who will set a high bar for school operations and will achieve that vision of excellence by managing and supporting a team of Directors of Operations. The ACOO must be able to effectively build their DOOs’ capacity to run high-functioning, operationally excellent schools. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

School Management

  • Effectively support and develop a team of school-based Directors of Operations; ensure outstanding school operations through their core areas of responsibility, including but not limited to:
    • Daily School Systems
    • Facilities
    • Financial Management
    • Technology
    • Food and Transportation
    • Government Reporting
    • HR & Personnel
    • Assessment & Program Evaluation
    • Enrollment Management
    • Operations Leader Collaboration
    • Operations Team Management
    • Student & Staff Culture
  • Hold DOOs accountable to performance metrics (Operations Dashboard, Operations Inspections, Mid-Year Evaluations, etc.), and support them in improving performance and meeting goals.
  • Create, implement, and monitor cross-Uncommon operations initiatives in their regions (e.g. aligned toolkits for State Testing and School Launch; PD session facilitation and follow-up).
  • Steward a leadership culture for DOO teams within regions.
  • Ensure that school leaders are correctly implementing policies/procedures and intervene when needed if serious issues arise.
  • Oversee hiring, on-boarding, management, and evaluation of all operations staff, including Directors of Operations and school-based operations teams.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Partner with ACOOs within and across regions to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities.
  • Work seamlessly with Assistant Superintendent(s) to facilitate the support of Principal/DOO co-leader pairs for schools that they jointly manage.
  • Partner with regional school support team on all region-specific initiatives and systems (e.g. enrollment, Child Nutrition, government reporting, other projects identified through annual strategic planning).
  • Serve as the liaison between schools in their region and Home Office teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Serve as an exceptional role model as a leader and manager, investing deeply in supporting and developing team members and growing their capacity to learn, contribute and engage in the work of the team and organization.

Qualifications

Preferred

  • Significant experience in school operations management.
  • Demonstrates a high bar for excellence in school operations.
  • Able to effectively manage team members to concrete outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and ability to work towards a common vision with various stakeholders (e.g. school leaders, regional leaders, Home Office teams, Uncommon parents).
  • Able to effectively prioritize between multiple high-leverage, high-risk issues; impeccable judgment and understanding of the implications of decisions on schools and stakeholders.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change organization; flexible.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; ability to demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency.

Minimum

·       3-5 years of experience in school or non-profit operations management

  • Experience managing a team to outcomes.
  • Strong commitment to the organizational mission.
  • A bachelor’s degree.

Additional Information

Uncommon Schools offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.  Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive.  We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students.  As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Deputy Director: Concilio

Founded in 1962, The Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations – Concilio, is the oldest Latino organization in Philadelphia. Concilio was founded to recognize and voice the needs of Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican and Latino communities. Our core value to improve the quality of life in our community means partnering with local government, community agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector. Most importantly, our mission is influenced by the community’s voice. Concilio is proud to have a well-established reputation for providing culturally relevant family support and child welfare services.

General Overview:

The Deputy Director works closely with the agency’s Executive Director and Board of Directors. The Deputy Director manages the organization in the absence of the Executive Director. The highly qualified individual appointed to this position will coordinate and oversee all administrative program functions and supervision of program managers at Concilio overseeing the Family Social Services and Community Based Services departments. This position has responsibility for overseeing grant compliance, quality assurance and agency data management. The Deputy Director works closely with the Executive Director to establish and achieve fundraising goals for the agency in the areas of foundation, government, individual and corporate support. The Deputy Director assists the Executive Director with strategic planning and coordination of the organization’s programs, projects, and policy positions.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Public Administration, Non-profit Administration or related field strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 3-5 years in a senior level position within a non-profit agency.
  • Ability to analyze data to ensure sound quality and program outcomes.
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to synthesize information from different sources and present it in a variety of written formats and styles for various audiences.
  • Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • supervisory: 5 years (Required)
  • Quality Assurance: 5 years (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

  • Bonuses

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Company’s website:

  • www.elconcilio.net

Company’s Facebook page:

  • @Conciliophilly

Work Remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19
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President / CEO: Cornerstone Christian Academy, Philadelphia, PA

Cornerstone Christian Academy is a faith-based, non-denominational, co-educational, urban Christian school serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Established in 1988, Cornerstone is an ACSI/Middle States-accredited independent school with an annual average enrollment of 180 students. Cornerstone is located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of southwest Philadelphia, among the city’s most economically disadvantaged communities. Through individual and corporate giving, all students receive annual scholarship support of up to 75 percent of tuition. Amid a strong charter-school presence, Cornerstone is committed to being a curriculum-driven, high-performing, technologically proficient school with a strong emphasis on responsive classroom practices and social emotional learning. Cornerstone is seeking an inspired, resourceful and collaborative leader as its next President/CEO to helm the next phase of its growth as a beacon of educational opportunity and achievement in Philadelphia.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President/CEO serves as the school’s chief ambassador and governing administrator, with responsibilities focused on strategy, financial sustainability, institutional advancement, organizational structure and community and spiritual leadership. The President/CEO delegates to the Principal daily responsibilities for academic and co-curricular affairs, school operations, faculty and staff development, student support and parent relations yet maintains a close relationship with the Principal and other academic leaders, staying abreast of and engaged in school operations.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience; prior nonprofit experience and management in an academic setting preferred. The successful candidate will have an appreciation and passion for the mission of Cornerstone Christian Academy with a deep-rooted commitment to Christian values. Must have knowledge of overall operations of an independent school, including academics, finances, development, admissions, marketing and care and maintenance of school’s physical facilities. Visionary and strategic planning capabilities to be applied toward the development of an innovative fundraising program, and the leadership necessary to ensure its successful implementation is essential. Advanced degree in education, organizational leadership, business, fundraising or ministry is required. Limited travel required; must be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed.

For a complete position description, listing of qualifications and additional information on Cornerstone Christian Academy , visit our website at www.lambertassoc.com.

Qualified candidates may send resume and salary history to:

Tara Sweeney Lambert & Associates

222 S Manoa Road, Suite 201

Havertown, PA 19083 tsweeney@lambertassoc.com