Category: Executive Level

Communications Director: The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Job Description:

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is hiring a creative and independently driven Communications Contractor to help advance our mission of building durable, independent local news organizations to serve the public interest.  

The Institute is seeking someone to assist with day-to-day communications activities, including coordinating grant announcements, managing press relationships, and supporting social media and newsletter production.  

 Key responsibilities include:  

  • Draft press releases and other communications, including blog posts, newsletters, and social media posts.  
  • Coordinate announcements with program teams, Institute leadership, and external funders to ensure appropriate sign-offs and assist with promotion.  
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support program teams and communication initiatives, ensuring all publications are consistent with the Institute’s messaging framework, align with Institute style, and are accurate and clear. 
  • Assist with digital production on the Institute website, newsletters, and social media.  
  • Support and facilitate event sponsorships and other Institute branding opportunities.  
  • Create marketing and fundraising materials, such as slide decks and one-sheets, as needed.  

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Associate Director of Individual Giving: Opera Philadelphia

Overview of position:

  • Pay Type: Salary
  • Job Status: Full Time
  • Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $95,000.00
  • Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $105,000.00

The Associate Director of Individual Giving is a key member of the Opera Philadelphia (OP) Philanthropy team, responsible for managing donor retention and acquisition efforts, renewal processes, and the Individual Giving end-of-calendar year and end-of-fiscal year campaigns. The Associate Director of Individual Giving manages an active portfolio of 100+ individual donors, with annual gifts ranging from $100 to $5,000.

This position is responsible for the creation and execution of a year-long, data-driven, and multi-channel Annual Giving strategy designed to engage and acquire entry-level donors across a wide variety of meaningful touchpoints. This includes the identification of potential new donors from inside and outside OP’s current database along with existing entry-level donors, their effective solicitation, acknowledgement, reporting, and tailored stewardship toward growing contributed income.

Further, this position will execute copy and design of donor collateral, website language updates, letter writing and editing, and manage relationships with vendors including print and mail houses.

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Director of Philanthropy: Opera Philadelphia

Overview of Position:

  • Pay Type: Salary
  • Job Status: Full Time
  • Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $130,000.00
  • Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $150,000.00

The Director of Philanthropy is a key member of the leadership team of Opera Philadelphia’s (OP) Philanthropy Department responsible for a comprehensive program focusing on maximizing contributed support from Individuals—both existing and new.

The Director of Philanthropy will manage special major gift initiatives as needed and work with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to manage underwriting opportunities for mainstage artists, creative teams, productions, and community programs at the $25,000 level and above.

The Director of Philanthropy supervises two positions – Associate Director of Individual Giving, and Philanthropy Officer.  The Associate Director of Individual Giving is responsible for managing donor retention and acquisition efforts, renewal processes, and the Individual Giving end-of-calendar year and end-of-fiscal year campaigns.  The Philanthropy Officer is specifically focused on identifying new likely donors, in-person qualifying their likelihood and ability to contribute, building relationships with them, and soliciting their support.

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Director and Curator of Public Engagement and Research: Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

Overview of Position:

  • Pay Type: Salary
  • Job Status: Full Time
  • Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $93,500.00
  • Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $120,000.00
  • Institute of Contemporary Art Director and Curator of Public Engagement and Research, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

University Overview:

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

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Director of Development: RAIR, Inc.

Overview of Position: 

  • Pay Type: Salary
  • Job Status: Full Time
  • Minimum Salary/Hourly Rate: $55,000.00
  • Maximum Salary/Hourly Rate: $70,000.00

About RAIR:

RAIR’s mission is to challenge the perception of waste culture by providing a unique platform at the intersection of art and industry, and community. Situated inside a construction and demolition waste recycling company in Northeast Philadelphia, RAIR creates and provides artist residencies, fellowships, new project commissions, interdisciplinary partnerships, and public programs. Additionally, RAIR’s Circular Program redistributes building materials diverted from the waste stream to urban farms, gardens, and community partners. As an organization, we value: A regenerative mindset: how can waste be transformed? We work in ways that are resourceful, experimental, and creative. We stay human-centered, prioritizing care in how we relate to others. We lift up opportunities for humor, fun, and generosity in our work.
More about RAIR at our website, www.rairphilly.org.

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Director and Curator of Public Engagement and Research: Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

Overview of position:

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Education: 4-Year Degree Required
  • Experience Level: Executive
  • Salary: USD $93,500 – $120,000 / year
  • Director and Curator of Public Engagement and Research, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Campaign Director: Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT)

Overview of position:

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Start Date: June 1, 2026
  • Application Deadline: April 12, 2026
  • Experience Level: Director
  • Salary: USD $72,000 / year
    • A $700/month health insurance stipend and $50/month technology stipend that goes to offset the expenses of employee’s home internet and phone service brings total annual take-home pay for the position to $81,000.
  • Cause Areas: Environment & Sustainability, Religion & Spirituality, Climate Change, and Volunteering

About EQAT

Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT, pronounced “equate”) is a Philadelphia-area, faith-based, intergenerational activist group that uses nonviolent direct action to push corporations toward environmental, economic, and racial justice. EQAT is primarily volunteer-led and is looking for a new co-director to help us navigate a time of many transitions. Read more about our values and practices and our current campaign targeting Vanguard, the world’s largest investor in fossil fuels.

About the Position

The Campaign Director leads volunteer teams to effectively execute strategic tactics to advance our campaign. Together with the Operations Director, they lead the organization and ensure the goals and vision set by the board are met. The Campaign Director focuses on external partnerships and ensuring our campaign work is strategically advancing the campaign, as well as internally building EQAT’s membership and skills. As of this posting, there are additional volunteer structures under development to further support the work that is currently listed in the Campaign Director responsibilities; the Campaign Director’s leadership is envisioned to be flexible, drawing back when capable volunteer leadership emerges in an area, and stepping in when capable volunteer leadership is lacking. The role also involves supporting the organization as a whole in successfully navigating significant transition, including around the roles of staff and volunteers.
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Director of Development: Mount St. Joseph Convent

Overview of position:

  • POSITION TITLE: Director of Development
  • REPORTS TO: Executive Administrator of Operations
  • FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Exempt
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Start Date: June 15, 2026
  • Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
  • Education: 4-Year Degree Required
  • Experience Level: Director
  • Salary: USD $90,000 – $110,000 / year
  • Cause Areas: Religion & Spirituality, Immigrants or Refugees

SUMMARY: The Director of Development provides leadership for the planning, direction, coordination and evaluation of the Congregational Development Program, ensuring it reflects the spirit, values, and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. This role serves as a relational presence and as a representative of the Congregation, fostering connections rooted in unity, respect, and mutual commitment. Through a spirit of shared mission, he/she invites financial support of the present and future life and ministries of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and their sponsored works.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Commit to and integrate the mission/vision of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
    • Identify, cultivate, and steward donors
    • Collaborate with staff to support the planning, implementation, and stewardship of annual fundraising appeals that benefit the Sisters of Saint Joseph and their Sponsored Ministries
    • Collaborate with staff on the development and design of all department print and digital appeals, ensuring consistency with the mission, voice, and spirit of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
    • Guide the development and ongoing care of donor recognition and appreciation programs, honoring generosity with gratitude and respect
    • Prepare annual Development Budget and the Annual Report
    • Collaborate with the Finance Office to ensure proper financial controls and accurate, timely reporting of funds

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Director: Nakashima Foundation for Peace

The Nakashima Foundation for Peace seeks a strategic, mission-driven Director to lead the organization during a pivotal period of stewardship, preservation, and growth. Working closely with the Board President and Board of Directors, the Director will oversee all aspects of the Foundation’s operations, programs, collections, historic properties, and partnerships.

The Director will advance the Foundation’s mission to preserve and interpret the legacy of George and Mira Nakashima and promote peace through craft and education, while ensuring the long-term preservation of the Nakashima Family House and related historic structures through partnerships, sound management, and public engagement.

Central to this role is advancing the Foundation’s peace mission, rooted in George Nakashima’s belief that craft and dialogue can foster understanding. The Director will work closely with the Peace Committee to set and achieve strategic goals for expanding the global presence of Peace Tables, strengthening international partnerships, and deepening the Foundation’s role as a promoter of peace through art, design, and cultural exchange.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Board Relations

  • Coordinate all Board meetings and ensure effective communication among Board committees and staff.
  • Work closely with the Board and Board President to meet current and long-term strategic planning goals.
  • Oversee the activities of all Board committees and support Committee Chairs in achieving annual objectives.
  • Establish yearly organizational goals aligned with the Foundation’s mission, Bylaws, and preservation priorities.

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Senior Director of STEM Education Initiatives: Science Center

For 60 years, the West Philadelphia-based Science Center has been a leader and partner in innovation-driven regional economic development. Located at the heart of the uCity Square campus, home to over 200 businesses, the Science Center operates at the intersection of startups, healthcare, and community to drive inclusive growth across Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

The Senior Director of STEM Education Initiatives oversees the administration and management of the Science Center’s STEM education activities, with a focus on the Science Center’s current middle school and high school programs. The Senior Director is responsible for drafting and executing the strategy for the Science Center’s STEM education initiatives, integrating insights from other programs and activities to ensure the students we serve are exposed to and prepared for future career opportunities. The Senior Director guides the evaluation strategy to ensure appropriate outcomes are tracked and inform future programmatic efforts.

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