Development Manager: Woodmere Art Museum

The Development Manager will report in a cross functional manner to both the Director of Institutional Advancement and to the Director of Development, collaborating closely with the leadership of the Museum on all aspects of fund raising and encouragement of philanthropy. The Development Manager will supervise the Development Associate, the development staff member dedicated to donor stewardship, database management, and department support.

Responsibilities

The Development Manager is an anchor figure in the development department, organizing the department calendar, tracking deadlines and schedules, and assisting development colleagues on an as-needed basis in grants writing, major gifts, events, database management, and other activities at Woodmere. This role serves as the department liaison with Woodmere’s Operations Manager, collaborating to ensure that development events are strategically integrated into Woodmere’s broader institutional activities.

The Development Manager envisions and implements Woodmere’s Membership program, establishing clear growth targets with measurable objectives, actively promoting and engaging with members, executing appeals, organizing events, and optimizing renewals. The Development Manager also implements Woodmere’s Annual Appeal.
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Calder Gardens Horticulture Manager (F/T): The Barnes Foundation

Primary Function:

The horticulture manager is the lead horticulturist supervising day-to-day horticulture planning, operations and the year-round care and maintenance of Calder Gardens landscape and living collections.  The horticulture manager’s responsibilities include all aspects of planning, monitoring, caring for, and reporting on the diverse plantings of herbaceous perennials, trees, shrubs, and hardscape elements, as well as supporting public use of the site along with related events and programs.  Through mentoring, role modeling and expertise in naturalistic planting design and maintenance, the horticulture manager provides leadership to a team of horticulturists, seasonal gardeners, and interns.

Featuring a building conceived by Pritzker Prize-winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and gardens by internationally acclaimed Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf, Calder Gardens is dedicated to the art and ideas of Alexander Calder, a native Philadelphian who is considered one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century.  Calder Gardens is scheduled to open in 2025.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Education/Training/Experience: 

Required Qualifications

  • Combination of education (horticulture degree or certificate/s) and work experience in horticulture, landscape architecture, botany, perennial plant production, ecologically informed horticulture, and/or related fields required.
  • Expertise in naturalistic planting design with emphasis in the seasonal and long-term care for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses, and bulbs.
  • Commitment to accepting responsibility to ensure the highest standards of garden management.
  • A collaborative team-player and willing to maintain positive engagement with the public and colleagues.
  • Detail-oriented, with proficient organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and advanced experience related to horticulture operations in an urban environment.
  • Experience or willingness to lead horticulture-related tours and workshops, and teach classes.
  • Willingness to work variable hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

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Development Manager: Norris Square Neighborhood Project

SUMMARY: Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) is a 51-year-old community organization and cultural hub committed to uniting and inspiring the surrounding community through programs aimed at the cultivation of young leaders, the preservation of Puerto Rican cultural heritage, and the stewardship of community land (our three “pillars”). We have six special gardens that, together, make up the NSNP active green space to amplify our sense of belonging and shared learning experiences. Our mission is to unite and inspire youth and families using the strengths of our community: shared cultural wisdom, creative energies, and environmental spaces and experiences.

NSNP is funded by government contracts, foundations, corporations, voluntary gifts from individuals, and proceeds from garden rentals, cultural immersions, and tours. Thanks to the hard work of prior leadership and development staff, NSNP experienced a period of growth and prosperity over the past five years; our current operating budget is $1.2 million. We are now in the midst of a leadership transition and will soon embark on a strategic planning process. The Development Manager will support the implementation of this plan by contributing to measurable goals, objectives, and outcomes related to funding and long-term financial stability.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Development Manager plays a critical role at NSNP by researching funding opportunities, building a development plan, overseeing the development of grant proposals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, managing deadlines, and nurturing relationships with funders. The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Communications & Events Coordinator, Operations Manager, and part-time Grant Writer, among other staff, to ensure NSNP’s development and communications strategies align with its mission and pillars. Responsibilities include the following:

Development & Donor Engagement

  • Partner with the Executive Director to create a strategic development plan that aligns with NSNP’s mission and pillars.
  • Cultivate relationships with donors, corporations, and philanthropic organizations, including site visits and engagement strategies targeted by giving level and interest area.
  • Coordinate digital fundraising campaigns to expand NSNP’s reach, as well as traditional efforts like direct mail appeals, capital campaigns, and events.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual funding and grant agreements, conducting periodic compliance reviews to maintain strong funder relationships.
  • Draft the NSNP annual report; work collaboratively with the Communications & Events Coordinator to design and disseminate the report to funders and stakeholders.
  • Actively participate in the Board-led Fundraising & Finance committee.

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Development Manager: American Swedish Historical Museum

The American Swedish Historical Museum seeks a self-motivated, mid-level fundraising professional with experience working with individual donors, corporate giving, and capital campaigns.

The Development Manager is part of a small (seven full-time, five part-time) and passionate staff team that works closely with our community to create a dynamic place to explore cultural identity through the Scandinavian-American experience. We are looking for an individual who is inspired by our mission and can think strategically about our fundraising goals, specifically around the Centennial Capital Campaign, and can engage with members and donors.

Responsibilities

  • Play a critical role in setting the fundraising strategy overall, and the 2026 campaign strategy in particular, in collaboration with the Executive Director, Assistant Director, and consulting firm.
  • Cultivate and manage philanthropic and individual donor relationships essential to the Museum.
  • Contribute to corporate giving strategy through the execution of sponsor benefits.
  • Develop individual prospect pipeline, leveraging membership and leadership connections.
  • Support donor solicitation efforts (e.g., conduct research, develop donor profiles, develop speaking notes, and support training for the Board and Campaign Ambassadors).
  • Manage the annual appeal and memberships.
  • Oversee fundraising administration: internal record-keeping (including timely gift entry and acknowledgment), pledge management, scheduling, and campaign logistics.
  • Contribute to planning and logistics coordination for the Centennial Celebration events in 2026.
  • Support other development functions.

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Director of Major Gifts and Annual Giving: Please Touch Museum

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Director of Major Gifts and Annual Giving is responsible for creating and actively maintaining the growth of the museums annual giving and major gifts programs. Through providing quality service to existing donors and soliciting new ones, this individual will have the ability to accurately analyze statistical database information, look for new opportunities for growth and create donor programs and giving clubs that encourage greater participation. Working with other Please Touch Museum colleagues, the Director of Major Gifts and Annual Giving will identify potential benefactors and provide cultivation opportunities that lead to underwriting key initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with the Marketing and Communications Department, Museum Learning, and Events teams.
Annual Giving
• Conceptualize and drive an innovative annual giving strategy with a foundation in annual appeals (<$500) and mid-tier gift development ($500–2,500) to increase annual fund giving and visitor participation in philanthropy.
• Assess and improve efficiency of donor acquisition, retention, reactivation, and participation goals, applying best practices and data-informed decision-making.
• Design and implement PTM’s annual giving day to acquire new donors, engage the community, and increase broad-based donor giving.
Major Gifts:
• Work collaboratively with museum colleagues to cultivate and solicit benefactors for funding priorities.
• Develop and implement a prospect plan to identify new donors.
• Manage a portfolio of Major Gifts prospects developed in collaboration with colleagues.
• Conduct in person solicitations based on the development of a prospect strategy.

Donor Engagement
• Develop, implement, track, and assess creative and effective approaches to retain and reactivate donors.
• Manage fundraising and donor stewardship events, including donor cultivation events and exhibit opening receptions, and support the Philanthropy Department’s work on the Imagination Ball.
Daily Operations
• Monitor progress against fundraising targets, overseeing dashboards to report annual giving performance and drive strategy development, while communicating opportunities and challenges.
• Design with Marketing and Communications a comprehensive solicitation calendar that interfaces with an overall communication strategy.
• Assist the Coordinator, Donor Services in delivering department deliverables on and impeccable CRM processes on schedule.
• Produce well-written, accurate, and timely correspondence such as contact reports, cover and thank you letters, e-mails, reports, and briefings in support of donor stewardship.
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Director of Accounting: Science History Institute

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Director of Accounting to plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the Institute’s accounting, audit, financial, and regulatory functions and systems. The Director of Accounting will support the Chief Financial Officer with systems and processes to manage the organization’s endowment and investment managers. This position will also establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls designed to mitigate all forms of risk, ensure the accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Other duties include supervising a Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist. This position requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Minimum of seven years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Demonstrated proficiency using accounting software; experience with Financial Edge (FE NXT) highly desirable
  • Strong interest in automating manual operations
  • Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
  • Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work both independently at times and as part of a collaborative team
  • Strong project-management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the link provided:

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The starting annual salary for this position is $80,000. Salary offer may be 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.

About the Science History Institute

Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram.

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the link provided.

Recruitment

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Staff Accountant: Fairmount Park Conservancy

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 that include Fairmount Park, six other watershed parks, and more than 130 neighborhood parks and gardens around the city.

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the facilitation and execution of the accounting tasks related to Conservancy operations. This position reports to the Controller of the Conservancy.  Key responsibilities include managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and finance information systems, and supporting senior leadership with audit and compliance actions.

Responsibilities:

  • Client and Vendor Management
    • Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure timely submission of payment requests
    • Prepare all vendor and contractor invoices for payment
    • Prepare monthly client requisitions and reimbursement requests according to grant requirements
    • Monitor reimbursements to Conservancy and its vendors and contractors
    • Prepare and coordinate bank draws for financing to ensure timely payments
  • Report, Track, and Monitor Project Activity
    • Ensure contractor and vendor compliance with contract terms and conditions
    • Update project spending rates monthly to assist senior leadership in managing organizational cash flow
    • Prepare monthly cost reports for project managers
    • Track changes, allowances, and contingency reserves
    • Maintain project files and update information in relevant software

This role also supports project-based work of the Conservancy in conjunction with the respective team facilitating the project. Some of the core project-based duties are:

  • Project Start-Up
    • Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish budget frameworks for job costing and billings
    • Track new and existing projects in the operational software according to approved documents
    • Organize approved documents and ensure compliance with the Conservancy’s retention policy and audit requirements
  • Project Closeout
    • Assist with the financial aspects of project closeout
    • Participate in any project, funder, or organizational audit

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Assistant Director of Group Sales: The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute, the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, strives to be the world leader in promoting science and technology education and literacy through inspiring and engaging experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of the crucial role science plays in our lives.

At The Franklin Institute, we provide an environment that is as nurturing as it is dynamic. Our team-oriented approach allows for ample learning and career growth opportunities. We think you will find TFI offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. We are eager for your input, ideas, and inspiration.

The Assistant Director of Group Sales will oversee strategy, planning, and execution of The Franklin Institute’s Contact Center, with a primary focus on Group Sales.  This position will lead the daily operation of the Contact Center, which is TFI’s hub for guest communication and advance ticket sales, as well as managing and reporting the Admission Department’s funds. This is a critical role at The Franklin Institute that establishes the TFI customer experience by creating a culture of best-in-class pre- and post-visit service.

Position Description

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to meet or exceed group sales goals
  • Understand industry trends for this market
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the TFI Group Sales process, including booking tickets, confirming reservations, collecting payment, and fulfilling orders through the Galaxy ticketing system.
  • Oversee TFI’s Contact Center team to ensure standards are met and executed in a seamless and accurate manner.
  • Determine contact center performance targets for speed, accuracy, quality, sales, and efficiency, and ensure these goals are met on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Create a fun, positive, inclusive team environment for all staff members
  • Assist the Director of Business Operations with achieving departmental goals and fill in support for ticketing and customer service initiatives when needed
  • Complete weekly revenue reconciling procedures, including, but not limited to, cash and check deposits, closing shift reports, billing and refund submissions and partner revenue reports. Timely report errors to the Director.
  • Responsible for the timely completion of Payroll and schedules for hourly team members as well as manager.
  • Manage department spending according to budget
  • Expertly operates the 8×8 contact center software and is the liaison between the contact center and IT.
  • Develop and generate ideas that support delivering a World Class Visitor Experience to museum constituents.
  • Update telephone system queue messages to ensure call routing is set up appropriately.

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Senior Associate Researcher (Project Management and Reporting): Equity Research Cooperative

Overview

The Equity Research Cooperative (EqRC) seeks a Senior Associate Researcher to manage our mixed-method research project lifecycles and produce high-quality deliverables that communicate findings to diverse audiences. EqRC is a rapidly growing organization seeking to establish and sustain a social justice research agenda, a praxis for redistribution, and an inclusive working environment. We recognize the unique experiences and perspectives that women of color bring, and they are invaluable to our team’s success, so we strongly encourage them to apply. We hope you’ll join us as we work to bring this dream to life.

EqRC is a fully remote organization without the option to work in person. This is a salaried position. The Senior Associate Researcher is expected to work 35 hours a week. The successful applicant will be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, embody social justice research and a praxis approach, and value working in an organization with a flat leadership structure in a sociocracy setting. At the same time, we have intentional hierarchical dynamics within projects and processes to uplift expertise, seniority, and effectiveness. To succeed in our cooperative setting, an applicant must be open to learning and unlearning approaches to navigating emotional, value-driven, and interpersonal collaborations.

EqRC is committed to supporting the Senior Associate Researcher role in a manner that sustains and fulfills personal and professional objectives. This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Research in our Research Circle, which consists of three full-time employees, project consultants, and graduate and undergraduate fellows. In addition to this position, EqRC is hiring another Senior Associate Researcher, and the total full-time staff in Research Circle will be five researchers. Please note that EqRC is a small, growing organization, and all roles may have other duties assigned when unexpected situations and opportunities arise.

About the Organization

Mission

The Equity Research Cooperative (EqRC) is a non-profit research collective that advances the social, economic, educational, and political emancipation of communities of color through community-engaged research, advocacy, and the praxis of redistribution. As a People of Color interdisciplinary research cooperative, we strategically redistribute our financial resources, academic capital, and operational support to social justice initiatives, organizations, and movements that redress structural oppression.

Vision

We are guided by a deep and abiding freedom dream: one day Black and Brown communities will receive and experience dynamic reparative justice, and the depth and breadth of white supremacy, heteropatriarchy, and capitalism will be addressed. On this day, Black and Brown communities will stand in the power of their sovereignty. We embrace this vision as a rich inheritance of social justice movements before us and the radical love we share with one another. This is our dream.

Structure

We have four circles (teams) that oversee our research, advocacy, grassroots redistribution, operations, and grant development. Organizational Circle leads EqRC’s operational, HR, and financial processes. Strategy Circle drives our grant-securing strategy, financial and technical assistance redistribution to grassroots partners, and special projects for the organization. Research Circle manages several projects from medium to large size that include mixed-method data collection and analysis, relationship management with external partners, management of project consultants, and the reporting of deliverables (e.g., reports and presentations). Central Circle has a rotating representative from each of the above circles, and together, they develop, propose, and approve policies and processes that govern EqRC and its personnel. Please note that EqRC is a small growing organization, and all roles may have other duties as assigned when unexpected situations and opportunities arise.
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Assistant Director Access Initiatives: Elevate 215

Organization Summary

Elevate 215 is a catalyst for preparing students for the world of tomorrow by modernizing the

learning experience in Philadelphia schools today. We do this by investing in schools and talent, collaborating with our partners, expanding access and resources for families, and advocating to create the conditions for success. Elevate 215 is seeking an Assistant Director Access Initiatives.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Access Initiatives is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategies to enhance awareness and access to K-12 educational options and advancing educational equity across the city of Philadelphia

The Director collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to convene partners, co-create solutions, and advocate and share the modern learning experience while building strong relationships to support citywide initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director of Access Initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

  • Support the development and implementation of school access initiatives, including GreatPhillySchools and Apply Philly Charter.
  • Collaborate with the Director to grow programs and services.
  • Assist with research and data analysis to evaluate opportunities for growth and impact aligned to Elevate 215’s mission.
  • Oversee vendors and consultants for data management, web development, content creation, and marketing.
  • Collaborate with the Data and Analytics team on project and website updates.
  • Monitor the performance of strategic initiatives and provide updates or reports as needed.
  • Work closely with the Director to develop and execute on Access Initiatives policy goals and projects.
  • Provide supervision of the Coordinator Access Initiatives.

Website & Database Management

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of Salesforce to monitor data and performance for GPS and APC systems.
  • Execute content updates on Access Initiatives’ websites and periodically update the back end of each system. Serve as a point of contact for schools for technical support on APC and GPS systems.

Stakeholder Relationships

  • Support the planning and execution of large public events, including the K-12 school selection fair and APC convenings.
  • Steward relationships with the School District, charter organizations, and community partners.
  • Represent and advocate the full scope of access initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

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