Category: Management Level

Development Manager: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Organizational Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy brings parks to life. We work with the City of Philadelphia and its communities to steward our parks and nurture our shared environment, cultural resources, and public health.  We lead capital projects and historic preservation efforts, foster neighborhood park stewardship, attract and leverage investments, and develop innovative programs throughout the 10,200 acres, including Fairmount Park, six other watershed parks, and more than 130 neighborhood parks and gardens around the city.

Position Overview:

The Development Manager plays a crucial role within the organization and its data management, including overseeing the annual campaign, the donor database, and moves management. The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, excellent organizational skills, and must be able to meet multiple deadlines. Additionally, the Development Manager must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment under minimum supervision. The position will be responsible for effectively communicating with a variety of constituencies with a high level of courtesy and professionalism. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer and is a key member of the development team, while also working closely with the finance and communications teams.

Responsibilities:

Duties broadly focus on database and campaign management as well as supporting the department in achieving its annual fundraising goals.

Campaign Management and Support

  • Managing the Annual Appeal campaign, including Giving Tuesday, through the development of donor acquisition strategies, managing lists, and goal setting
  • Coordinating with the Communications team on event promotions, fundraising pushes, and other Development-related communications throughout the year
  • Manage all gift entries and the preparation and processing of donor acknowledgment letters weekly
  • Maintaining good relationships with donors and other constituents by assisting with phone and written inquiries

Database Management

  • Overseeing Raiser’s Edge for expanded organizational-wide CRM capabilities
  • Creating and sharing donor information from Raiser’s Edge as needed with staff including pulling mailing lists for annual events and donor newsletters, donor tracking, and giving histories
  • Providing regular fundraising reports to the Conservancy’s development team and Board of Directors as needed
  • Reconciling fundraising records regularly with the Finance team and their software suite
  • Ensuring the data integrity of the Conservancy’s donor base in Raiser’s Edge by maintaining policies and procedures and training staff

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Corporate Partnerships Manager: Museum of the American Revolution

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is a motivated, enthusiastic business development professional who manages a diverse portfolio of corporate partnerships for the Museum.  This position is responsible for implementing a fundraising strategy and growing revenue through corporate support and engagement that builds vital links with the regional and national business community. The position reports to the Director of Development, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

In partnership with Director of Development, develop a plan for engaging the regional and national corporate community that achieves roughly $700,000 in annual financial and in-kind corporate support.

Prospect, cultivate and solicit a portfolio of 100 corporate prospects and maintain a robust outreach strategy, with a goal of securing new corporate partnerships and stewarding existing ones, utilizing strategies to renew and upgrade partnerships.

Prepare proposals, sponsorship collateral, impact reports, and general updates to be used in the solicitation and stewardship of corporate support.

Administer the fulfillment of corporate giving benefits including special events, recognition, and other benefits.

Manage a vibrant Corporate Advisory Council of business leaders throughout the community that provides stewardship for its members and leverages the opportunity for networking and prospecting, and provide staff support to volunteer Council chair.

Work collaboratively with Museum staff across departments to accomplish goals. Ensure synergy with the Museum’s marketing and development objectives and consistency in branding and messaging.

Represent the Museum in the marketplace, attending relevant industry events, contributing to thought leadership and occasions to promote the Museum and its image, while demonstrating the Museum’s core values.

Collaborate closely with major gifts, leadership giving, and grants staff to cross-refer donor prospects.

Track calls/contacts and other relevant company data in CRM system.

Manage corporate partnerships budget and expenditures.

Perform other duties as assigned.
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Institutional Giving Manager: Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is in search of an Institutional Giving Manager. Bucks County Playhouse has become one of the leading regional theaters on the East Coast and is the largest arts organization in Bucks County.  BCP presents a year-round schedule of original productions, featuring stars of the stage and screen, and visiting artists presentations. Its two-acre campus includes the historic Playhouse and Playhouse Barn; Playhouse Deck, a full restaurant and bar; an outdoor courtyard café; waterfall picnic area; river promenade; and the historic Lambertville Hall. Bucks County Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and harassment-free environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Function of Position:

Bucks County Playhouse seeks a self-motivated, proactive fundraising professional with institutional giving experience. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Institutional Giving Manager joins a small (three full-time) but passionate team of fundraising professionals committed to achieving the contributed revenue goals of the Playhouse.

The Institutional Giving Manager is responsible for overseeing all institutional giving: Corporate, Foundation, and Government support, and the fulfillment of benefits and necessary reporting. Working in collaboration with the Executive Director, the Institutional Giving Manager will determine the organization’s strategy for acquiring institutional giving while setting a framework for growth and ensuring proper fulfillment of benefits and reporting requirements. The Institutional Giving Manager will work as a front-line fundraiser in a deadline-driven role overseeing cultivation and stewardship of institutional donors and prospects, and meeting frequently with donors and representatives on behalf of the Playhouse.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the annual fundraising efforts for Corporate, Foundation, and Government solicitations and benefit fulfillment
  • Oversee and maintain a detailed institutional giving calendar and lead in the execution of stewardship strategies for all Corporate, Foundation, and Government funders
  • Identify, track, and report on prospective Corporate and Government donors through research and pipeline development
  • Assist with institutional donor solicitations and reporting by providing key support throughout the entire grant/sponsorship cycle (i.e., research, proposal development, award management, and reporting)
  • Serve as a primary relationship manager for Corporate and Foundation funders with the Executive Director and Producing Director
  • Support prospect cultivation and stewardship of donors through meetings, phone calls, special events, site visits etc.
  • Manage an institutional invitation list for fundraising and cultivation events and provide logistical support alongside Events and Development teams
  • Monitor income and expenses related to grants and sponsorship activities
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure the timely collection of information for grant proposals and reports while synthesizing data to communicate program impact
  • Be knowledgeable about the Playhouse’s programs and articulate their impact
  • Provide top-notch customer service while interacting with high-capacity contacts to cultivate and steward relationships on behalf of the Playhouse
  • Liaise with other departments as needed to coordinate the fulfillment of donor benefits
  • Utilize Patron Manager to track grant opportunities, submissions, awards, and reporting requirements while maintaining up-to-date gift and contact records for institutional funders
  • With the Development Team, provide donor concierge services and onsite Development presence at performances and fundraising events
  • Collaborate in the research, writing, editing and submission of grant applications and proposals, including any reporting or evaluation as needed
  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to Playhouse values and to the Development Team culture
  • Stay informed about philanthropic trends and forecasting for institutional giving
  • Other duties as assigned.

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Policy & Advocacy Director: Center for Black Educator Development

The Center for Black Educator Development exists to rebuild a national Black Teacher Pipeline to achieve educational and racial justice by ensuring there is equity in the recruiting, training, hiring, and retention of quality educators that reflect the cultural background and share common socio-political interests of the students they serve. Launched in 2019, the Center for Black Educator Development is revolutionizing education by dramatically increasing the number of Black educators so that low-income Black and other disenfranchised students can reap the full benefits of a quality public education. Learn about our key strategies to rebuild a national Black Teacher Pipeline by visiting our website.

About the position

We are seeking an experienced educational justice advocate, coalition-builder and leader to join our organization as our Policy Director. Reporting to the Managing Director of External Affairs, the Policy Director  will be responsible for developing, implementing, and advocating for policies that align with CBED’s mission and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic thinking, research skills, effective communication skills, and project management expertise. This role requires a deep understanding of the education landscape, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and community organizations. Additionally, the Policy Director will be pivotal in expanding CBED’s network and impact through the development and implementation of our policy strategy.

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Director of Programs: Summer Search Philadelphia

At Summer Search, we believe in ‘No Ceilings’ and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from underserved communities – disproportionately BIPOC and first-generation – face systemic inequities in school, in the workforce, and in life. Nevertheless, these young people possess unique strengths, resilience, and limitless potential.

Since 1990, Summer Search has partnered with young people during their transition from adolescence into adulthood by connecting them to expansive opportunities, professional mentoring, and a community of support. Summer Searchers recognize their potential and build a toolkit to navigate and challenge systemic barriers, break new ground for their families and communities, and achieve economic equity and a life of purpose.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Summer Search Philadelphia (SSPH) is seeking a Director of Programs who will oversee quality delivery and performance of programs for an established and far-reaching program serving over 120 high school students, 180 post-secondary students, and a growing alumni base of over 200. Reporting to the Philadelphia Executive Director, this position will directly manage a team of five staff who deliver our core programming including high school mentorship, post-secondary advising, and summer experiences. The Director of Programs will build and maintain crucial partnerships, drive key projects, and make a direct impact on Summer Search Philly participants through developing and implementing program strategies.

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Director of Academic Support, Kline School of Law: Drexel University

Drexel University Kline School of Law seeks a proactive, creative, innovative, and compassionate individual to join us as the Director of Academic Support. The Kline School of Law is dedicated to supporting every J.D. student’s academic achievement from pre-matriculation through the bar exam, including helping them to develop scholarly habits, executive functioning skills, and critical thinking skills to be an effective learner and future attorney. The Director will serve as an integral part of Kline’s academic support program with an emphasis on working with students to successfully transition into and academically succeed in their law school classes. We expect this position to report to the Director of Academic Support and Bar Success.

Essential Functions

  • Develop, implement, oversee, and teach academic support programs for incoming and current law students, including academic skills workshops (i.e. exam preparation, time management, stress management, class preparation)
  • Engage in individual academic counseling, including academic performance assessments, goal setting, and developing personalized academic plans
  • Work with faculty and administration to identify at-risk students or students on academic probation
  • Teach part of 1L orientation and upper level skills course
  • Work collaboratively with faculty to develop innovative programs and coordinate academic support services with law school faculty
  • Implement pre-matriculation academic preparation programming for incoming J.D. students
  • Work closely with the Legal Research Center to advise students on materials that support their academic enrichment
  • Coordinate and oversee Dean’s Scholar’s program
  • Work closely with the Office of Admissions, Career Services Office, Office of Student Affairs, and Bar Support to help integrate academic support throughout the culture of the law school
  • Help as needed with Bar Support Programming

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Philanthropy Manager: Science History Institute

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Philanthropy Manager to manage a portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate prospects with the goal of growing the Institute’s pipeline of donor relationships. In addition to managing a portfolio of prospects, the position will assist with the grants process, which includes writing select proposals and overseeing reporting responsibilities of some grants. The Philanthropy Manager will also assist with the planning of fundraising events and manage select awards within the Institute’s robust awards program. The Philanthropy Manager reports to the Director, Annual Fund and Philanthropy Operations. This position requires a minimum of three days a week in the office, as well as occasional off-site travel.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum of three years of fundraising experience managing a portfolio of prospects, or comparable experience
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Proven ability to work with absolute confidentiality and with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Attentive to trends in foundation grant funding
  • Strong project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, with experience managing projects and events
  • Proven ability to understand and use relationship-management databases with some data entry experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus facility with project management software for workflow prioritization
  • Access to transportation to travel to prospect meetings and events
  • Ability to travel domestically, as well as to international destinations on occasion
  • Schedule flexibility to work weeknights and weekends on occasion

The annual salary for this position is $75,000. Salary offer may be slightly higher based on candidate’s experience.

The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.
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Director of Community Education & Engagement: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Ready to make a difference in the arts community? PAFA seeks a dynamic Director of Community Education and Engagement Programs to lead and innovate in adult programs, museum education, and youth/family events. This key role involves overseeing non-credit academic programs, managing educational activities and events, and collaborating with local cultural organizations to promote PAFA’s mission to celebrate the transformative power of art and art making. If you have a passion for arts education and community engagement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of arts learning!

ABOUT PAFA

Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is America’s first school and museum of fine arts. Located in the center city of Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA offers several non-degree and certificate in studio art and art appreciation programs. PAFA’s museum has an outstanding collection of American art, and the museum actively collects and exhibits contemporary art, including work in new media. Additionally, PAFA is home to the Brodsky Center, a print and papermaking center focused on the creation of innovative editions by contemporary artists.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because we were the nation’s first art museum and art school, we believe PAFA has a moral obligation to ensure that every member of our community can study and work in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging. We have the additional obligation of ensuring that our community reflects that rich tapestry of beauty and diversity that surrounds our world. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts, cultural and educational sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. PAFA is committed to maintaining an inclusive learning environment, and a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.

PAFA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to work in our pluralistic community.

POSITION: Director of Community Education and Engagement

Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Director oversees all community education and engagement programs with a focus on adult programming, museum educational programs, and youth and family programs and events. The Director coordinates and promotes all non-credit academic programs and activities and manages the distribution of adult programs and tour materials.

The Director will support and oversee all programming activities of the Center for Art Education, including the Tour and Docent Programs, Family Arts Academy, and PAFA Summer Art Camp. They will maintain database, mailing lists, and website content for adult programs and tours. Working with the Visitor Services and Finance departments, the Director will generate and compile accurate and timely attendance and participation reports/records. They will collaborate with local cultural partners and community organizations to promote the programs offered at PAFA.

This is a grant-funded, three-year position that is eligible for all PAFA employee benefits.
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Program Operation Manager: John Bartram Association

The Program Operations Manager is a key member of the Bartram’s Garden team of change-makers working to position this 50-acre Southwest Philadelphia asset as a dynamic civic common and river garden. Reporting to the Director of Public Programs, the Program Operations Manager serves the mission of Bartram’s Garden by managing the calendar of shared space usage and supervising, supporting, and working alongside frontline staff that support daily site visitation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the Program Operations Team as they support and/or lead events, complete routine custodial duties, facilitate daily public access to the site, and operate the Welcome Center. Direct reports include:

  • Garden Ambassador Coordinator (fulltime, year-round)
  • Welcome Center Coordinator (fulltime, year-round)
  • Program Logistics Coordinator (fulltime, year-round)
  • Sitewide Custodial Coordinator (fulltime, year-round)

Support the Garden Ambassadors Coordinator in employing exceptional communication and conflict de-escalation skills in service of a safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors within the 50 + acre site

Support the Welcome Center Coordinator in the delivery of high-quality reliable visitor services, effective communication of up to the minute information to staff and the public from the Welcome Center space, and cultivation of mutually beneficial vendor relationships via the commercial space including management of retail inventory and point of sales services.

Support the Program Logistics Coordinator in working closely with partners and serving as an event planning person and/or day-of staff lead for many private or public events throughout the calendar year, ensuring that shared programming spaces and supplies are efficiently organized, well-stocked, and presentable, leading support of onsite staff as a daily Point Person, and completing daily custodial tasks as assigned.
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Leonard Lieberman Philanthropy Fellowship – Program Associate: The Fund for New Jersey

The Fund for New Jersey, a private grant-making foundation, works to improve the quality of public policy decision-making on the most significant issues affecting the people of New Jersey and our region. Our grant making advances systemic and sustainable solutions to public problems through the work of policy, advocacy, analysis, and organizing. In addition to work on issue areas including budget & finance, climate & environment, criminal justice, education, housing, immigration, poverty, and public media, The Fund has launched special initiatives to address structural discrimination, to advance democratic participation, and to promote and accomplish a complete Census count in 2020.

We encourage aspiring leaders in public policy to apply for this two-year fellowship position, named in honor of New Jersey public policy leader Leonard Lieberman, who served The Fund with distinction from 1987 to 2015 and led the Board of Trustees as Chair from 1997 to 2008.

The Lieberman Fellow/Program Associate will learn about all aspects of the work of a private foundation and will work to address many of New Jersey’s most significant policy issues. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to learn how non-profit advocacy organizations operate, better understand the New Jersey and national policy landscape, and gain experience supporting organizations to help advance their stated mission and goals. See The Fund’s website for details of our work.

The Program Associate will contribute to programmatic and strategic work of The Fund, including:

  • Contributing to invitation, review, and evaluation of grant inquiries and proposals
  • Conducting site visits with potential and current grantees
  • Preparing materials and presenting grants quarterly for board consideration
  • Managing and reporting grantmaking data and outcome evaluations
  • Representing The Fund at meetings and conferences
  • Completing issue-focused research to support and expand grantmaking
  • Generating and distributing information about The Fund and the work of its grantees, including preparation of bi-monthly news updates
  • Managing digital communications and developing social media and website content
  • Preparing background materials for meetings
  • Assisting with program-related correspondence

The position requires regular travel throughout New Jersey to engage with grantees and other key partners. The Program Associate will be encouraged to develop their own expertise and, in consultation with colleagues, work responsibilities will be adjusted to leverage and strengthen the Program Associate’s particular skills and interests, including support through professional development opportunities.

The strongest candidate will have demonstrated experience and qualities, including:

  • A Master’s degree including coursework in policy, politics, economics, sociology, environmental studies, or related fields.
  • Understanding of and enthusiasm for public policy and social change related to an array of issues affecting New Jersey.
  • Understanding of and commitment to concepts of justice, equity, and inclusion, both in substance and in process.
  • Strong multitasking skills; ability to coordinate, organize, prioritize, and execute multi-faceted workload with competing deadlines.
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities with sensitivity, discretion, and diplomacy.
  • Familiarity with social media and media management tools.
  • Excellent writing, research, and editing skills.
  • Strong technology skills and ease with basic quantitative analysis (i.e. Microsoft Excel).
  • Ability to think clearly, listen well, and ask good questions.

This is a two-year position beginning as early as August 2025 and continuing for 24 months. Salary depends on experience and will exceed $60,000 annually with excellent benefits including ten sick days, twenty vacation days, and a generous 401k retirement plan. The Fund has a small, energetic, and highly collaborative staff, and offers an exceptional work environment with opportunities for mentorship and networking. The Fund promotes, values, and respects diversity.

 To apply:  Please send a cover letter addressed to Brandon McKoy (he/him) describing your interest and fit for the Lieberman Fellow/Program Associate position. Also include a resume, a writing sample (no more than 1,000 words), and a list of three references.

Send all materials to jobs@fundfornj.org. Review of applications will begin April 14 and will continue until the position is filled.