Category: Executive Level

Senior Officer: Pew Charitable Trusts

Job Description:

Pew’s program unit consolidates all of the organizations programmatic activities into one department. Program organizes its work into five portfolios: Environment; Government Performance; Philadelphia; Scientific Advancement; and Strategy. The goal of the strategy portfolio within Program is to inform critical institutional decisions about Pews programs, strengthen the design and implementation of Pews work, and generate knowledge that advances Pews program objectives. We pursue this goal by (1) enhancing the organizations efforts to generate ideas for new initiatives and larger bodies of work; (2) applying a wide range of planning approaches to help programs turn ideas into effective action; (3) using evaluation to improve program performance, inform decision-making, and support learning; (4) working with teams across the institution to help ensure Pews research meets the organizations expressed standards for quality; (5) ensuring that staff has access to information that meets their needs to design, implement, and manage high-performing strategies, initiatives, and campaigns; and (6) collaborating with colleagues in preparing a wide range of planning and other types of documents for consideration by Pews board of directors.

Planning:

Pews planning unit, within strategy, works in partnership with program and portfolio leadership and staff to identify, develop, and refine high-profile initiatives in line with institutional and programmatic needs and priorities. Specifically, in partnership with and support of program and portfolio leadership, the unit identifies and explores new public policy and research issues in which Pew might play a role; develops program designs, strategies, and initiatives to address these issues; and reviews, informs, and strengthens existing strategies and initiatives to meet new or revised objectives.

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Director of Development: Associated Alumni of Central High School

ROLE PROFILE:

The Associated Alumni of Central High School of Philadelphia (AACHS) seeks an accomplished and dynamic Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts, including annual giving and a transformational capital campaign. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of major gift fundraising, alumni engagement, and campaign execution.

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART:

A legacy institution: Lead a new, hybrid role shaped by 180 years of alumni leadership and commitment.

Deeply engaged alumni community: Work alongside a passionate alumni deeply invested in the school’s future.

A campaign already in motion: Drive the final phase of a $60M+ transformational, private – public campaign for one of the premier public schools in the US.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Director of Development is a newly created senior leadership role and the primary driver of AACHS’ fundraising strategy and revenue-generating activities. This role leads the major gifts program, donor pipeline, and capital campaign, working with and reporting to the Executive Director, with guidance from the AACHS Executive Committee, and support from the Board. To strengthen a culture of philanthropy and advance the AACHS vision and mission, the role will also partner closely across alumni engagement, marketing/communications, and information management initiatives to drive philanthropic revenue and campaign success.

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Chief of Strategy: Children First

Position Summary:

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The Chief of Strategy (CoS) is a senior leadership role that serves as strategic backbone of Children First advocacy efforts. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief of Strategy drives organizational effectiveness of our policy agenda by aligning our talented staff, policy priorities, and processes across all departments, all while enabling the Executive Director and senior leadership team to work at the highest level of impact.

This is a role for a seasoned, mission-driven leader who combines the strategic political instincts of a senior adviser with the operational discipline of a strong manager. The Chief of Strategy will be the connective tissue of the organization: facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, stewarding the execution of the strategic plan, and ensuring that the day-to-day advocacy work of Children First is coordinated, coherent, and effective.

Key Duties:

  • Serve as a trusted adviser and thought partner to the Executive Director, helping shape advocacy and political strategy and translating policy priorities into actionable plans.
  • Supervise strategic operations and policy staff in implementing the activities associated with supporting the policy agenda of Children First.
  • Facilitate biweekly leadership meetings with policy directors and the Executive Director, developing agendas, synthesizing key decisions, and tracking follow-through.

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Dean of Undergraduate Admissions: Bryn Mawr College

Job Description:

The Office of Admissions at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for our next Dean, Undergraduate Admissions. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Enrollment Management, the Dean will serve as the strategic and tactical leader of the College’s undergraduate enrollment efforts. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and overseeing a team of Admissions professionals, the Dean will drive, assess, and optimize outreach, recruitment, selection and yield efforts in the interest of enrolling the scholarly, broadly diverse undergraduate student body for which Bryn Mawr is known. The successful candidate will bring proven experience crafting and implementing strategy, skill in shaping and leading teams, deep knowledge of enrollment trends, opportunities and challenges, fluency in data analysis, and a collaborative, agile mindset.

About the Institution:

Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world’s expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities.

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Executive Director, Philadelphia & Camden: After-School All-Stars (ASAS)

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

 Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive after-school programs, serving more than 150,000 students annually across 700+ school and community sites in 16 chapters nationwide.  We believe the most important hour of a young person’s day is 3:00 PM. When the school bell rings, we provide safe, enriching programs that help students stay active, succeed academically, and build confidence to pursue their future.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

After-School All-Stars is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to take on the role of Executive Director for its Philadelphia/Camden Chapter. The Executive Director will have the unique opportunity to lead a growing organization dedicated to providing free, comprehensive after-school programs to children in need. Reporting to the Vice President of Field Operations, the Executive Director will work closely with the Advisory Board, local staff, and ASAS national teams to set the chapter’s strategic vision, oversee quality programming, elevate the chapter’s profile, and execute fundraising plans. In this forward-facing role, the Executive Director will build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including partner schools, board members, staff, government agencies, foundations, and program partners. For the person in the role, understanding the unique dynamics of leadership within a matrix organization will be essential to driving the organizational mission forward.

The Executive Director will play a crucial role in overseeing ASAS’s Philadelphia/Camden operations, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships, directly influencing the organizational mission and amplifying ASAS’s impact throughout the region. The person in this role will be responsible for strategic program development, process management, and implementation. The Executive Director must possess strong nonprofit financial and budget management skills, as well as the ability to generate revenue through various channels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive leadership acumen, exceptional communication skills, and high emotional intelligence. They will be adept at managing and coaching a diverse team, building and managing a local Advisory Board, fostering innovation, and identifying, stewarding, and building relationships with key stakeholders within the Philadelphia region.  The Executive Director must have a strong commitment to youth development and programming.

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Pennsylvania Associate Organizing Director: Reproductive Freedom for All

Overview of Position:

The Pennsylvania Associate Organizing Director will be responsible for developing and executing a statewide organizing plan and will manage all aspects of the campaign’s organizing program from managing Organizers to GOTV and Election Day activities. They will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive statewide organizing plan to engage and mobilize voters, directly manage and support Organizers across Pennsylvania, and collaborate with state and national leadership to strengthen organizing efforts, track progress through data systems, and ensure effective communication and alignment on key goals.

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced campaign organizer with at least 2 cycles of field and staff management experience, skilled in VAN, GSuite, and volunteer recruitment and training. Brings strong organizational and leadership abilities, a collaborative and goal-oriented work style, and a deep commitment to equity and cross-cultural awareness. Possesses extensive knowledge of the Pennsylvania organizing landscape and is flexible to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed to meet campaign goals.

Location: Hybrid based in the Philadelphia area

Reports to: Senior Director of National Organizing

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: Organizers

This Position Is: Full-Time, Exempt, Non-union, Temporary (through January 15, 2027 with the possibility to extend)

Salary: $90,000 – $130,000

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Organizing and Advocacy Director: PA Senate Democratic Caucus

Overview of Position:

Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

Salary: USD $75,000 – $90,000 / year

JOB SUMMARY:

Since taking office in December 2020, State Senator Nikil Saval has been a progressive champion on housing, climate, criminal justice, and worker-related issues. His commitment to solidarity and justice for working people, and focus on coalition building, has carried him from his roots as a labor organizer to Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, where he currently serves as Democratic Chair of the Senate’s Urban Affairs & Housing Committee and Chair of the Senate’s Philadelphia Delegation. In 2022, Senator Saval introduced and championed the Whole-Home Repairs Program, which set up a one-stop shop for home repairs and weatherization in each county in Pennsylvania and has received national recognition as an effective policy to combat the affordable housing crisis, build up a local workforce, and create new, family-sustaining jobs in the growing home repairs and weatherization field. In 2025, Senator Saval led the fight to fund SEPTA and public transit throughout Pennsylvania.

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Executive Director: Pennsylvania Voice

Overview of Position:

Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

Location: Hybrid in Philadelphia, PA

Salary: $160,000-$175,000 + benefits

About Pennsylvania Voice: Established in 2010, Pennsylvania Voice is the 501(c)3 table for more than 55 state and local-based organizations, working year-round to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy by amplifying the voices, leadership, and expertise of communities that have historically experienced deliberate barriers to civic participation. Our partnership is grounded in the belief that a fair and just society will be achieved through collective power; that democracy requires full participation and equitable representation; and that the pathway to power in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must include Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and AAPI communities.

Together, we win shared policy and civic engagement victories to build long-term power.

A team of experienced organizers and strategists staff Pennsylvania Voice. We coordinate, support, convene, and co-create with a diverse community of statewide and local leaders, each representing distinct organizations, around three program areas:

  • Civic Engagement: Year-round integrated voter engagement campaigns that increase voting, voter registration, and participation in civic life among all Pennsylvanians and specifically Black, Indigenous, and communities of color.
  • Voting Rights and Access: Modernizing elections to make voting more convenient and fully accessible to all.
  • Reflective Democracy: Investment in community leadership and governance that is accountable to community interests and needs.

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Director of Fund Development: Women’s Resource Center of the Delaware Valley

Position Summary:

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-focused Director of Fund Development to lead and expand a comprehensive fundraising program that advances our mission of supporting women and girls through critical life transitions.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, deepening donor engagement, and fostering a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization. The Director of Fund Development will partner closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to identify new funding opportunities and elevate WRC’s visibility and impact.

Blending strategy with execution, this role oversees all aspects of fundraising, including individual giving, major gifts, foundation and corporate partnerships, grants, and special events. The Director of Fund Development will cultivate and steward meaningful donor relationships, collaborate with leadership and the Board, and implement a forward-looking development strategy that supports long term organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan with measurable goals
  • Manage and grow revenue across individual, foundation, corporate, and grant funding streams

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Vice President, External Affairs: United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Overview of oRGANIZATION:

The region’s first United Way was formed in 1921 as a “community chest.” Today United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is a modern, results-driven organization harnessing the power of collective generosity to create opportunity and stability for all neighbors. Building on more than a century of impact, we have transformed how we fundraise, partner, and deliver solutions by aligning resources and mobilizing cross-sector collaboration to tackle complex challenges no single organization can solve alone. With a focus on transparency, innovation, and measurable results, United Way is accelerating momentum to drive lasting change across our region.UWGPSNJ creates at-scale, long-term solutions to strategically address our community’s most pressing needs across a nine-county region. Through investments of more than $20 million annually and a growing portfolio of strategic initiatives the organization is redefining what a modern United Way can be: a catalytic force for lasting change, strategic partnerships, and unique impact.UWGPSNJ meets our region’s most pressing needs in Pennsylvania’s Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, and New Jersey’s Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, and Cumberland counties. Throughout this nine-county footprint, close to 650,000 residents live below the poverty line (U.S. Census, 2020). Moreover, studies show this crisis disproportionately impacts communities of color, who comprise most of the population we serve. To address this disparity, our organization invests more than $20 million each year into the community through various partner initiatives under the pillars of Early Learning, Career Pathways, Financial Empowerment, and Community Resiliency. These initiatives help more children read at grade-level, more people grow their financial assets, and more families increase their economic stability. Furthermore, UWGPSNJ powers special initiatives, including:

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