Category: Executive Level

Executive Director: ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth

The Executive Director position at ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth is an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced nonprofit leader energized by making a meaningful impact in the lives of older and disabled adults with low and moderate incomes. The Executive Director will join ElderNet at a propitious time. After a period of leadership transition, the organization has been stabilized by strong interim leadership and a dedicated Board of Directors that is poised to invest in growth as ElderNet approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026. In the Executive Director’s first year, they will:

  • Work with the Board to develop and execute their onboarding plan
  • Identify and select a contract Development Director to support efforts to generate new funding sources
  • Identify and select a consultant to engage Board, staff, and key stakeholders in strategic planning to (1) Assess the relevant social, political, and economic factors that present challenges and opportunities to ElderNet and our participants; (2) Evaluate ElderNet’s current services and ways to strengthen or expand those offerings for wider and deeper impact in the lives of the adults we serve; and (3) Establish a long-term vision of dignity, security, and quality of life for older and disabled adults, and create and execute the plan to achieve it

Candidate Profile:

Highly favorable candidates will have a demonstrable track record of strong nonprofit management skills and progressive leadership responsibility, inclusive of staff management and board relations & engagement. They should have professional experience with nonprofit budgeting & fund accounting, fundraising, operations, and program management. The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires maintaining and growing trusting relationships with diverse staff, participants and partners. They should have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and its practical application.

Ideal candidates will have exceptional communication skills and the ability to develop and deliver tailored messaging to staff, participants, funders, donors, government, and media outlets. They should have some experience in marketing, public relations, and fundraising.

Favorable candidates need not be social workers or aging services professionals, though they must learn and develop a deep understanding of ElderNet’s mission and our participant-centered values. Knowledge of local resources and government a plus; comparable experience or commitment to learn the landscape is required.

Professional Characteristics:

  1. Minimum 7 years of related professional experience demonstrating progressive leadership, management, and board relations.
  2. Advanced nonprofit organizational management skills, with the ability to lead and coach staff towards high performance, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
  3. Advanced experience with nonprofit budget development and nonprofit accounting.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by ability to build trusting relationships with diverse staff, participants, and partners.
  5. Ability to tailor messaging and communicate effectively with staff, participants, funders, partners, donors, government, media outlets, etc.
  6. Commitment to and the ability to operationalize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility internally and programmatically.
  7. Marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience.
  8. Strategic planning and business development experience.
  9. Participant- and mission-centered focus.
  10. Knowledge of Lower Merion and Narberth community resources and local government a plus; comparable experience or commitment to learn the landscape required.
  11. Facility with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and a willingness to learn new technologies required.
  12. Experience in social work or aging services agencies is a plus.

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Executive Director: Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust

The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust (“the Trust”) is seeking a seasoned executive leader to drive its mission of providing resources, opportunities, and economic empowerment to the community. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in steering the organization toward achieving its goals, with a strong emphasis on fundraising, strategic planning, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be a skilled fundraiser with a successful track record in the Philadelphia area, adept at navigating the city’s development landscape to secure funding and build lasting donor relationships. This role requires a dynamic leader with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with the Trust’s mission. The Executive Director will lead the organization with vision and purpose, ensuring that all initiatives are impactful and sustainable. The Executive Director will oversee all operational aspects of the Trust, including conducting community-engaged assessments of the Trust’s current and potential partners; managing human resources functions such as hiring, team building, developing job descriptions, organizational structuring, professional development, and performance evaluations; and collaborating closely with the Trust board members to ensure effective governance and strategic alignment. A strong relationship with the Board is critical for the success of both the organization and the Executive Director. The Executive Director will be responsible for the management and oversight of the Trust’s programs, fostering meaningful community engagement, and managing partnerships to further the organization’s impact. This role includes overseeing the Trust’s real estate assets, managing office operations, supervising property maintenance, ensuring compliance with leases and contracts, and maintaining vendor relationships essential to the Trust’s properties.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate for this role will be a visionary leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and community engagement. They will have a proven ability to manage complex operations, foster collaboration, and drive strategic initiatives that align with the mission of the Trust. The person in this role will have in-depth experience in the racial equity space.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with the Board and community partners are essential.

Professional Characteristics: Required / Desired Skills

  1. Proven, effective leadership skills with a deep understanding of how to re-energize a legacy institution within community-engaged organizational contexts
  2. Established experience in nonprofit financial management.
  3.  Experience in multi-directional management
  4.  Proficient in brand communications, and leading the marketing function of an organization.
  5. Ability to represent the organization effectively with stakeholders.
  6.  Established experience in strategic planning & implementation, including experience in developing, and adjusting strategic plans.
  7. Ability to align strategies with organizational mission and goals.
  8.  Established experience with operational management and oversight, including management of staff and various facilities.
  9. Established experience and insight in leasing, tenant management, vendor selection, and overall operations supervision.
  10.  Established experience in fundraising and grant writing, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

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Executive Director: Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC), a pioneering organization founded in 1993, seeks a dynamic and visionary Executive Director (ED) to lead its mission of enabling low-income individuals, primarily women and their families, to achieve financial self-sufficiency. WORC integrates business lending, self-employment training, and incentive saving into an asset-building approach. The organization, based in Philadelphia and serving surrounding counties, is a certified U.S. Treasury Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Intermediary and 7(a) lender. WORC  has received numerous awards including the 2001  Presidential Award for Excellence in  Microenterprise Development: Poverty Alleviation, from the U.S. Dept of Treasury.

The incoming ED will drive the organization’s strategic initiatives, foster partnerships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality programs, with a heavy initial focus on enhancing internal operations.  This role is pivotal as WORC enters a new growth stage, with a comprehensive FY24-28 Strategic Plan guiding the way. The ED will work closely with the organization’s founder, who will stay on as Executive Chair of the Board, the Board of Directors, the management team,  and key external stakeholders.

Candidate Profile: 

Ideal candidates for the Executive Director (ED) position at WORC are seasoned leaders with over eight years of experience in community development, particularly within financial institutions or related non-profits; an understanding of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) is preferred. Highly desirable candidates will have at least four years of executive leadership experience, adeptly managing teams of 10+ staff members, and possess a proven track record in operations, fundraising, business development, and strategic planning/execution.  With a post-secondary or master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience,  favorable candidates will have strong financial acumen, a shared leadership approach to management, high EQ, and exceptional communication skills. They are proven relationship builders, able to foster meaningful connections with diverse stakeholders, and are committed to driving organizational growth and impact for underserved communities. The ideal candidate is also well-versed in navigating regulatory landscapes and market trends, with a passion for promoting financial self-sufficiency among low-income individuals and families.

Professional Characteristics: Required / Desired Skills

  1. Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead teams, operationalize the organization’s strategic direction, and drive organizational growth and impact.
  2. Extensive experience in community development, preferably within financial institutions or non-profit organizations focused on economic development, asset building, and financial inclusion.
  3. Proven track record in executive leadership, managing middle management, and leading organizations with a staff of 10 or more.
  4. Experience overseeing and enhancing day-to-day operations- including developing and implementing strategic and operational plans and SMART goals.
  5. Skill in cultivating relationships with funders, identifying and securing new revenue sources, and achieving successful fundraising outcomes.
  6. Strong understanding of financial services, budgeting, financial management, operations, and compliance within community and economic development contexts. Experience in Savings and Loan Policies and Processes.
  7. Experience leading with an equity lens, ensuring innovative approaches to access to capital and promoting inclusive growth.
  8. Exceptional skills in fostering trusting and meaningful relationships with staff, board members, donors, stakeholders, partners, and peers.
  9. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, capable of preparing and presenting information to diverse audiences.
  10. Willingness to be available for nights and weekends to attend community events, conferences, and networking opportunities, with approximately 30% local travel required.

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Children’s Health Policy Director: Children First PA

Application Deadline: October 4, 2024

Salary:USD $110,000 – $120,000 / year

Join Children First PA in improving the lives of our region’s children through initiatives and advocacy for the building blocks of opportunity – equitable access to healthcare, high-quality early education and childcare, public education, and dependency and delinquency systems that heal.

As the Health Policy Director you will mobilize coalitions and play a critical leadership role in setting and advancing local and state policy priorities to improve children’s health and access to healthcare. This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about our children’s future, experienced in policy and advocacy, and adept at leading teams to get results for Southeastern PA’s youngest residents.

About Children First

Children First (formerly Public Citizens for Children & Youth, PCCY) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives and chances of children through thoughtful and informed advocacy. Children First is a fast-paced child advocacy organization that uses research, people power, and coalition building to create the momentum for reform of public policies that enable more children to grow up healthy, well-educated, and ready to take the reins of their communities.

Candidate Profile

A strategic and dynamic leader with a proven track record of effectively leading stakeholder processes and mobilizing coalitions for improving policy. Competitive candidates will be persuasive and adept communicators, creating data-informed reports, policy briefs, and other written and verbal messages that influence diverse audiences and move children’s health policy priorities forward. The ideal candidate will have professional experience and knowledge of children’s health issues (e.g., CHIP, lead paint poisoning, behavioral health), advocacy, and politics. The successful candidate will be an adaptable children’s health policy strategist, inspiring and energizing supervisor, and effective coalition builder who thrives in a mission-driven organization.
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Director of Marketing and Communications: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Marketing and Communications will help shape the brand and narrative for the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) to increase awareness of the organization locally and nationally, enhance its reputation, and expand its audiences and revenue streams for America’s first museum and art school. The Director will work across the institution with various stakeholders to identify target audiences and markets as well as the strategies to reach them, develop stories and content, and identify opportunities that will help PAFA achieve the business objectives of the organization to increase enrollment in all educational programs; to boost contributed income; to grow attendance to the Museum; and to support other revenue streams such as event rentals and retail sales.

This position will be expected to execute a marketing communications plan, including strategy, goals, budget, and tactics. They will be expected to secure high-level national and regional placements in print, broadcast, and online media and maximize social media channels’ potential. The position will be responsible for developing and executing multi-platform communications strategies to build awareness and amplify the work and reputation of PAFA with various stakeholders within and outside of the organization.

ABOUT PAFA

As the first art museum and school in the United States, PAFA celebrates the transformative power of art and art making. PAFA inspires the public by expanding the stories of American art through its collections, exhibitions, and programs. Through its world-class Museum and school, PAFA nurtures and recognizes artists at every turn in their career.

Founded in 1805 and located in center city Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. The PAFA museum inspires the public by expanding the stories of American art through its collections, exhibitions, and programs. The Museum regularly produces rich and rewarding exhibitions seeking to amplify a wide range of artistic voices. Its archives, conservation, educational programs, and publications contribute to scholarly knowledge and community dialogue.

Our permanent collection ranges from 18th- and 19th-century masters such as Benjamin West, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and Mary Cassatt, to twentieth and twenty-first century artists including Robert Henri, Jacob Lawrence, Alice Neel, Richard Diebenkorn, Vik Muniz, Mickalene Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley to name just a few. This diverse collection aims to recognize artists at every turn in their career and thusly tell the sweeping story of American art, inspiring and intriguing our visitors.

WHY JOIN US?

PAFA is on the brink of a historic event. In 2026, we will be reinstalling our renowned collection, a momentous occasion that coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This unique opportunity allows us to commemorate and celebrate America’s rich history while honoring the contributions of all Americans. The Kenneth R. Woodcock Curator of Historical American Art will play a pivotal role in this momentous event.

PAFA has been a significant part of America’s cultural and artistic heritage, paralleling the nation’s journey from its early years to the present day. The upcoming reinstallation, during PAFA 250, will highlight the academy’s extensive collection of American art and serve as a reflective pause to appreciate the nation’s past, celebrate its achievements, uncover the untold stories, and envision a brighter future for the next generation and beyond.

As we approach this historic milestone, PAFA 250 is committed to creating an immersive experience that bridges the gap between history and the present. We aim to showcase the evolution of American art and its role in shaping our national identity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with works that span from the early 19th century to contemporary pieces, each telling a story of resilience, innovation, and the diverse voices that have contributed to the fabric of our nation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary functions of this position will include overseeing marketing and public relations strategy and implementation, managing communications across all channels, managing media inquiries and interview requests, creating content for various audiences and purposes, and conducting market research and evaluation of results. They will evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising on an ongoing basis. This role will need to build relationships with thought leaders, traditional media outlets, and influencers to grow PAFA’s awareness, maintain a keen understanding of the arts and culture sector and higher and continuing education trends, and make appropriate recommendations regarding the communication strategy surrounding them.
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Director of Finance: William Way LGBT Community Center

Mission of the organization: The William Way LGBT Community Center seeks to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the greater Philadelphia area through arts & culture, empowerment, and community connections. We want all LGBTQIA+ people to feel safe, connected, and empowered. We strive to be a community center whose staff, management, and board reflect the vibrant and richly diverse communities we serve.

Position description:

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Office. The Director of Finance provides strategic forward-thinking insight and leadership in the area of finance. The Director of Finance reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. They will direct annual priorities within the finance office. The Director of Finance will have the opportunity to evaluate current strategies, consolidate strengths, and develop a finance and operations plan for the present and the future. The desired individual will have advanced experience with QuickBooks working in the nonprofit setting, a friendly personality, demonstrated professionalism and tact in communications with a diversity of individuals, strong organizational and time management skills, acute attention to detail, and ability to work well with the rest of the WWCC team.

Key Responsibilities:

● Workclosely with the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer to assist WWCC in fulfilling its mission and vision.

● Attend and actively participate in Board of Directors meetings as well as any appropriate ad hoc and subcommittees of the Board of Directors. ● Manageall financial, project/program, donation, and grants accounting and coordinate routine reconciliation with the development team.

● Provide oversight and control of the system of internal control and other accounting procedures.

● Lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Finance Committee and Subcommittee, the Board and Board leadership team.

● Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep the Board and senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.

● Ensure the delivery of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for the Board, Executive Management, and other organizational stakeholders.

● Ensure WWCC is prepared for all audits and regulatory reviews and that all filing requirements (e.g., taxes) are met in all operational states or at the federal level ahead of deadlines. Oversee completion of timely annual audited financial statements.

● Responsible for supervision of Bookkeeper.

● Develop and maintain billing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.

● Create and implement policies and procedures to strategically manage assets and resources of WWCC, including the use of outside consultants or outsourced operations as needed.

● Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports.

● Continually improve the timeliness and accuracy of the organization’s cash flow and management of the billing and collections process and month, quarterly, and year end closings.

● Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including income tax, and employment taxes.

● Provide timely, accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to assist the Executive Director.

● Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.

● Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.

● Be an advisor, from a financial perspective, on any contracts the organization may enter.

● Manage, oversee, process (as appropriate), and act as back-up for processing all of the following transactions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue and expense, fixed assets, cash, bank reconciliations, and allocations.

● Oversee and lead month-end closing procedures, including overhead allocations, account reconciliations and updating schedules.

● Perform other financial-related duties as required.
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Chief Development Officer: William Way LGBT Community Center

About William Way LGBT Center The William Way LGBT Community Center (WWCC) has served the LGBTQIA+ community of Philadelphia and its allies since 1975. From social groups, networking events, and counseling and support services to art exhibitions and cultural experiences, the Center consistently strives to provide new and innovative programs for the LGBTQIA+ communities throughout Greater Philadelphia. Mission The William Way LGBT Community Center seeks to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the Greater Philadelphia area through arts & culture, empowerment, and community connections. Vision We want all LGBTQIA+ people to feel safe, connected, and empowered. We strive to be a community center whose staff, management, and board reflect the vibrant and richly diverse communities we serve.

Strategic Priorities and the Build the Way Capital Campaign

Every member of the community is welcomed to the Center, because every single person within our community is William Way’s greatest asset. For almost 50 years, WWCC has been a resource and hub for the LGBTQ+ community and we are proud to have served and continue in that role. WWCC opens its doors for visitors and friends to forge alliances, share confidences, engage in new activities, and learn something new about our proud culture and history. The amenities of the Center include a 14,000-volume lending library, a world-class LGBT history archives, a public art and exhibition space, a brand-new cyber center and multiple community meeting spaces. WWCC is embarking on a daring and visionary project to transform and rebuild our existing community center into a more expansive, inclusive, colorful, and unabashedly queer space for all LGBTQIA+ individuals to gath-er, celebrate, learn, and find life-giving support. We are undertaking this historic effort by partnering with a diverse cross-section of community leaders, stakeholders, funders, WWCC members and more. Approximately $13.5M has been raised as part of the Build the Way Capital Campaign, with a goal of securing $27M.

Position Overview:

An Opportunity To Create Chief Development Officer (CDO) oversees the evaluation, execution, strategy, and expansion of the William Way LGBT Community Center’s comprehensive development and communications program. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CDO is a key leader and a member of the senior leadership team supporting the development and capital campaign committees of the Board of Directors, and managing a team of five individuals with the opportunity to grow the team. The CDO is responsible for leading all fund development, marketing, and communication activities to ensure the successful operations and fulfillment of WWCC’s strategic programmatic goals and initiatives. As part of the strategy, the CDO will set, monitor, evaluate and report on goals for revenue and sustainable growth including capital, planned, and operations gifts of six and seven figures. This CDO guides new relationship cultivation and nurture an existing portfolio and will steward both new and returning government, foundation, and other funding sources including events. The CDO also sets the strategic direction for WWCC’s fundraising and communications. The CDO works closely with the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for ensuring all annual fundraising and communications goals are met. In addition, the CDO will collaborate with other members of the management team, especially in finance and programs, to ensure open dialogue and effective reporting. The CDO stays informed about trends in philanthropy, fund development, and nonprofit management and will provide counsel to the ED, Development & Capital Campaign committees and the Board of Directors to facilitate policy making and recommend policy positions. The CDO will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, maintain accountability standards for donors, and adhere to codes of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct for fundraising executives. Our next CDO will create and support a rewarding work environment for staff and volunteers to raise the stability and sustainability of the development function. Our next CDO will also be familiar with all aspects of the Center’s programs and client base to help identify and pursue new funding and marketing opportunities.
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Senior Director of Interpretation and Engagement: Mütter Museum & Historical Medical Library at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia (the “College”) is a key convener for medical and public health professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region. Founded in 1787 to “lessen human misery,” it is one of the oldest professional organizations in the country, with over 1,100 active Fellows. The College is home to the Mütter Museum, the Historical Medical Library, and the Centers for Public Health and Education. Today, we improve the lives of individuals, communities, and society by challenging our understanding of health and well-being.  With support from our distinguished Fellows, the College inspires action through education and public engagement.

Through the Mütter Museum, Historical Medical Library, and Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden, we serve the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond, sharing complicated and inspiring stories of medicine and public health through robust collections of rare books, archives, historical objects, and biological specimens. Explore the complex histories of medicine, engage in dialogue about well-being, and expand your understanding of the human body with us.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Interpretation and Engagement (the “Senior Director”) leads the team in providing a variety of services to enhance the experience of the Mütter Museum & Historical Medical Library as a critical center for the understanding of medicine and public health, accomplished through engaging audiences with dynamic interpretation of its collections and utilizing the expertise of College Fellows and staff. The position provides management and strategic oversight to ensure that galleries, special exhibitions, and displays, as well as educational and community programs, fulfill the College’s mission and strategic goals , including the Mütter Museum, Historical Medical Library, and Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden. A strategic and collaborative leader, this position will build academic opportunities, artist partnerships and student and community engagement experiences to motivate learning for visitors of all ages.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library (the “Executive Director”), the Senior Director structures and manages all interpretation and community engagement initiatives related to the physical and intellectual collections of the College, and works collaboratively with staff, stakeholders, and College Fellows. The Senor Director is a key member of the Museum & Library’s senior management team, promoting the core values and priorities of the College. This position executes strategy and guides pedagogy across all areas of public education, community engagement, interpretation and programming, artistic collaboration, and visitor experience. This work unfolds across multiple physical locations on campus, including spaces at 19 S. 22nd Street and 2129 Chestnut Street, as well as off-site and online program development.

The Senior Director communicates the value of informal learning as fundamental to the College’s vision to “advance the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine.” The position promotes the access and understanding of the College, Museum, Library, and Garden collections and fosters trust in with its local and regional communities (including pre-K-12 schools) in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Leveraging the expertise and Collections and Research Department, as well as the knowledge of College Fellows, the Senior Director expands the narratives of public health and medicine into exhibition and program experiences that center belonging and allow for multiple perspectives and outcomes. The position proactively contributes to the College’s efforts to create a thriving and well-resourced institutional culture that supports people, with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

The Senior Director develops the long-range scope and creative plan of dynamic exhibitions, community and educational programs including group and school tours, develops and implements strategic policies and procedures, establishes and manages departmental workloads, guides the development and design processes for special exhibitions and community programs, manages divisional and individual exhibition and program budgets, collaborates on grant proposals, and represents the Museum and Library’s interpretation and engagement activities nationally and internationally. Read more

Chief Advancement Officer: Providence Animal Center

Position Summary

Providence Animal Center (PAC) seeks an experienced fundraising professional to join the senior leadership team as the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). This is an exciting opportunity to guide the scope and vision of the advancement efforts and lead a passionate and committed Advancement team at a time of growth and opportunity.

PAC is expanding into a 3-property campus dedicated to saving animals and creating lifelong bonds between pets and people. This newly elevated role is critical to maximizing opportunities at PAC by elevating and integrating strategic fundraising and marketing strategies.

To date, funding has been secured through major gifts, annual appeals, events, bequests, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships. The advancement team has created a strong social media presence for PAC. It holds adoption and other community events yearly and keeps an active media relations calendar. The annual operating budget for PAC is $5M, and there are approximately 80 part-time and full-time staff, over 300 active volunteers, and a dedicated and engaged Board of Directors.

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategies to support the Providence Animal Center’s (PAC) mission and goals.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and executing successful fundraising strategies and experience in marketing and communications. The CAO will be responsible for increasing fundraising results through a comprehensive and unified approach utilizing proven best practices that increasingly emphasize gifts from individual mid-level and major donors. The CAO will have experience working successfully in organizations with high professionalism and rigor. She/he will share a passion for animals and the best animal welfare practices.

Job Description The full job description is available at https://providenceac.org/who-we-are/careers/#.

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision & employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
  • Generous PTO program.
  • Holiday Time
  • 401(k) program with employer match
  • Discount on veterinary services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Parking On-site

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Legal Director: Legal Clinic for the Disabled

Salary: At least USD $85,000 / year

Organization Overview:

For over 35 years, the Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) has worked to empower low-income people with disabilities and the deaf and hard of hearing in the Philadelphia region by providing free legal representation to overcome legal obstacles that would otherwise affect clients’ independence, health, or quality of life. LCD is headquartered in Center City, and our practice areas include family, housing, planning documents, public benefits, and social security law. Through LCD’s Medical-Legal Partnership Initiative, staff work directly with medical partners at multiple sites across Philadelphia, and through our Housing Initiative, LCD actively participates in the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project. Additionally, we conduct general telephone intake and hold Community Legal Outreach Clinics. Last year alone, LCD served over 1,900 clients and more than 2,000 additional household members, furthering our mission to foster inclusion, independence, and justice for all.

Position Overview:

The Legal Director reports to the Executive Director (ED) and is responsible for working with the ED to provide leadership to ensure that LCD achieves its overall mission and annual objectives. The Legal Director leads, manages, and supports legal personnel who provide direct client representation and serves as lead counsel or co-counsel in major litigation. The Legal Director also oversees the development and dissemination of legal information (e.g., cases, statutes, and regulations) to provide support to the legal team and assure staff knowledge remains up to date.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

  • Participates in the agency management team and functions as Acting ED when the ED is absent or otherwise unavailable
  • Participates in annual development of LCD’s areas of work
  • With the ED, establishes program benchmarks and recommends improvements; develops standards for reporting, accountability, and measuring success; and makes program development recommendations to the ED
  • Participates in planning and applying for LCD fund diversification, including grant writing and review

Legal Team Management:

  • Day-to-day leadership and oversight of the agency’s legal work and legal team members;
  • Leadership and oversight of the agency’s advocacy work
  • Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with all legal team members
  • Engages in legal work on behalf of clients and maintains a personal case load
  • Establishes procedures for each step of LCD’s direct services of clients beginning with intake, determining which cases LCD will take based on resources, and the distribution of cases to staff
  • In conjunction with the Supervising Attorney, oversees MLP operations at each site, including referral forms and processes, provider trainings, and staffing
  • Supervision of attorney case work and court appearances when the Supervising Attorney is otherwise unavailable
  • Works with staff to establish annual goals/expectations and conducts 6-month check-ins with staff regarding goals/expectations
  • Works with the ED to recruit and hire legal team members
  • Oversees orientation and training of new legal team members
  • Files impact litigation
  • Identifies experienced practitioners to provide mentoring for staff attorneys in new practice areas and other counties
  • Oversees the pro bono arm of LCD’s direct services

Program Development and Evaluation:

  • Coordination of in-service trainings for staff, including both substantive legal issues as well as skills-based trainings
  • Oversees data collection, including setting uniform data points, storage, outcome measures, and client authorizations
  • Coordinates with the Supervising Attorney and staff attorneys across MLP sites to share best MLP practices
  • Coordinates with the Housing Director to ensure compliance with expected deliverables and outcomes

Community Involvement and Systemic Advocacy:

  • Oversees LCD attendance at specific Philadelphia Bar Committee monthly meetings, task force group meetings, and MLP cohort meetings
  • In coordination with the ED and Housing Director, cultivate and maintain relationships with regional legal services agencies to identify areas for collaboration;
  • In coordination with the ED, identifies areas to target for policy advocacy and impact litigation;
  • Oversees submission of abstracts to regional and national conferences regarding the MLP model, LCD’s MLP Initiative, and LCD programs.

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