Director of Development: Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is dedicated to leading, strengthening and amplifying the voices of Greater Philadelphia’s cultural community. Founded in 1972, we are recognized as one of the nation’s best-known and most effective arts service organizations.  We operate in five counties surrounding Philadelphia, and also serve southern New Jersey and Northern Delaware as part of our metropolitan region.  We have over 450 nonprofit and for-profit members, but the Alliance serves the entire cultural sector – over 1,500 performing arts, visual arts, history, science, horticulture, arts education, community art centers and other cultural organizations.

We are currently searching for a Director of Development to join our team.

Position Overview

The Director of Development reports directly to the President & CEO and functions as part of the Leadership Team of the Alliance, working to achieve the Cultural Alliance’s strategic goals and to sustain our work.  It is a highly visible leadership role in the arts and culture sector of Greater Philadelphia, acting as an ambassador, connector and resource.  The key challenge of this position is to realize the Alliance’s contributed revenue goals and to align our development strategies with the organization’s strategic goals. The Director of Development will manage the Development Manager to ensure the coordination and timely execution of all development-related activities.

Primary Role & Responsibilities

General

  • Collaborate with the President and Leadership Team to define projects and approaches for all development, stewardship, and fundraising activities
  • Create and manage the annual Development Department budget to effectively meet departmental goals and key metrics
  • Supervise all members of the Development team, developing workplans, conducting performance reviews and supporting their professional development
  • Work with the Leadership Team to ensure all programmatic activities (research, advocacy, membership, communications, community engagement, grantmaking, and creative youth development) are incorporated in a comprehensive annual development plan. Collaborate with the team to develop additional supportive development strategies as needed
  • Oversight and management of the development database
  • Managing development staff to ensure database management, timely acknowledgement of gifts, maintenance of the grants calendar and other development-related administrative tasks

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Manager of the Board of the Director’s Relations & the Relations Office

The position of Manager of the Board of Directors Relations & the President’s Office is a full-time exempt position reporting to the President and CEO. This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same. The position supports the Mann Center’s Board of Directors and Chairman’s Council relations. The other facet of the role is closely aligned with and supports the President and CEO.

Board of Directors and Chairman’s Council Relations –

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates all logistical details for all Board meetings, committees, subcommittees, and task force meetings, including scheduling, prep meetings, agendas, minutes, and all other special considerations.
  • Assists the Development department in preparation for Chairman’s Council meetings and gatherings, and assists with the coordination of Board and Council ‘mixer’ events.
  • Records and distributes minutes following each Board, committee, or subcommittee meeting.
  • Maintains Board materials, reports, and files, regularly updating as needed.
  • Maintains historical database of Board and Council members.
  • Maintains records for all Board standing committees, working groups, and task forces, including minutes, bylaws, policies, and resolutions.
  • Creates and maintains a calendar of all Board standing committees, working groups, and task force meetings and events. Initiates drafts for the annual calendar and all agendas.
  • Administers distribution, collection, tabulation, and summary reporting of the annual Board and Council assessments, pledge forms, and code of ethics forms.
  • Serves as primary liaison between the Board of Directors and staff.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date lists of Board and Council prospects in collaboration with the President & CEO, Senior Vice President & Chief Advancement Officer, and the Governance Committee.
  • Oversees, or personally conducts research for various Board-related initiatives or projects and prepares executive summaries, proposals, and/or reports of findings at the direction of the President & CEO and Governance Committee.
  • Schedules and produces the agenda and supporting materials for the CEO’s monthly meeting with the Chairman of the Board.
  • Administers the scheduling, creation, and mailing of the recurring Board and Council electronic newsletter.
  • Coordinates all activities for new Board and committee member orientation, including scheduling, refining all orientation materials and summary reports, and survey follow-up.
  • Oversees the coordination and execution of Board and Council special events, including private dinners and cultivation events.
  • Maintains and ensures a high level of confidentiality for sensitive information and material.
  • Creates mailings, newsletters, and other materials for Board members.
  • Functions of the role may change based on the needs of the business.

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Manager, Development Services: Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly

The Manager of Development Services will work closely with the Managing Director of Annual Fund & Development Services in the organization and implementation of all Development department systems. The Manager will coordinate financial tracking and reporting for all gift revenue and serves as one of the primary liaisons to the Finance Office. The Manager will act as lead gift processor and supervise the gift processing team to ensure adherence to gift processing policies, procedures and quality and production standards.

The Manager will manage the maintenance of donor records in our CRM, Tessitura, for the Development Office, as well as work on various projects as assigned by the Managing Director of Annual Fund & Development Services. The Manager will oversee critical workflow and the operations of the Development Services team and serve as a key liaison to the rest of the Development team for Development Services needs.

Essential Functions:

Manage daily gift processing work-flow, ensuring gifts are entered correctly and promptly.

Supervise staff, including approval of time sheets, annual goals, and reviews. Manage team schedules to ensure gift processing team is present for necessary in office work.

Serve as the primary contact for banking transactions (wire, ACH, stock gifts, and other payment types) and process complex transactions and adjustments, special fund gifts, and potential customer service issues.

Assist Managing Director with administrative tasks of the budget process, as needed.

Create new funds, campaigns, designations and source codes in database for the Department. Monitor adherence and update and innovate processes as needed.

Work closely with Development staff on record retention policies and procedures

Draft and maintain processing and how-to guides for Development Services processes. Oversee team to ensure these guides are kept up to date on a regular basis and are being adhered to by all team members.

Conduct quality control inspections. Provide feedback and additional training as needed.

Manage the monthly giving program; work closely with the Digital Strategies team to successfully maintain Sustainer giving online.

Oversee the acknowledgement process, ensuring all receipts are compliant with IRS and State requirements and are sent promptly after gifts are received.

Serve as liaison to the Finance department for gift processing issues and reconciliation, producing reconciliation reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and ad hoc basis.

Maintain Development reports as needed; assist with the creation of new Tessitura reports and modifications to existing reports in conjunction with IT.

Train new staff members on Tessitura and various office applications as necessary. Coordinate training sessions to introduce new system functionalities and refreshers.

Oversee Pledge Receivable processes, including but not limited to sending open pledge reports, producing invoices, and managing the annual write off review with Finance.

Complete special projects as assigned.
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Impact Manager: City Year

City Year Philadelphia seeks an Impact Manager who is responsible for the overall management of the execution of the day-to-day operations and achievement for teams of 6-9 or 12-18 Student Success Coaches (also known as SSCs and service outcomes. The IM manages the work of SSCs with the shared goals of keeping students on track to graduate and establishing positive relationships with school partners. The Impact Manager will coach their SSC teams through a journey of learning, reflection, and service to build civic capacity, civic identity, and leadership skills. Reporting directly to an Impact Director, the IM is responsible for collaborating with the Impact Department and other City Year colleagues to meet all department and organizational goals. Additionally, the Impact Manager is responsible for curating and supporting transformational school partnerships, community, and external stakeholder relationships to promote and support the long-term sustainability of the site.

Learn more and apply here.

Operations Manager: Lift Every Voice Philly

We’re looking for an Operations Manager who understands how essential behind-the-scenes work is to building real power and getting important things done.

This role is for someone who can hold both the details and the big picture—who thrives on keeping systems tight, timelines moving, and information flowing. You’ll work closely with our team to coordinate logistics, manage data and online tools, and support the financial and administrative backbone of our work.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, self-directed, and deeply values the role that strong operations play in advancing our mission. We need someone who is:

Process oriented: Comfortable designing workflows, automations, and process maps
Detail-obsessed and organized: You love a checklist and have a system for everything
Tech-savvy: Proficiency with GSuite, Notion, and other notetaking and project management tools
Calm under pressure: Able to juggle multiple deadlines and switch gears as needed
Collaborative Team player: Comfortable facilitating and working solo as long as it gets us where we need to go

Learn more and apply on Idealist.

Grant Accounting Manager: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Philadelphia, supporting the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults. PCA is substantially funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Block Grant, which includes both federal support under the Older Americans Act (OAA) and state appropriations. In addition, PCA administers a complex portfolio of other grants and contracts from federal sources, state and city agencies, and private foundations.

The Grant Accounting Manager is the organization’s subject matter expert on grant-related financial management and reporting. This position is responsible for owning and executing all financial compliance, reporting, and audit functions related to PCA’s grant funding. Reporting to the Fiscal Director, the Grant Accounting Manager will provide project-based direction, technical review, and support to the finance team involved in grant-related tasks.

This is a high-accountability role ideal for a strategic, hands-on grant accountant who has successfully led complex grant reporting functions in a government, nonprofit, or human services environment.

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Program Manager: Project HOME

The Teen Program Manager oversees the continued development, implementation, and evaluation of programs geared towards raising the academic, technology, college and trade school-readiness and employment skills of neighborhood youth (grades 9 – 12). Manager oversees programs in STEAM and Digital Arts, Academic Enrichment, College Access, and Employment Preparation. The Teen Program Manager is responsible for the implementation of technology-based classroom learning and assessment. The Manager is responsible for the recruitment, management, and training of Teen program full-time and part-time staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Work with team to research, develop, and implement a project-based learning curriculum that supports students’ post-secondary goals, enhances social emotional development, and increases technology competencies.
  • Ensure that the daily and yearly program schedule meets grant requirements and supports youth retention.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships, communication, and engagement with partner schools, colleges, parents, students, and other key stakeholders.
  • Implement an effective outreach strategy to raise the visibility and growth of the Teen program.
  • Ensure that program data is being accurately collected, tracked, and documented in internal and external database systems (examples of database systems include ETO and CitySpan).
  •  Assess program and evaluate data to refine program offerings.
  • Submit internal and external reporting documentation on time and accurately.
  • Develop program operating budget, manage program expenses, fulfill budget manager reporting responsibilities.
  • Supervise and support the professional development of program staff including Administrator, Coordinator, Coach, instructors, and volunteers.
  • Completes professional development as determined by grant funders, internal requirements, and Director assignments.

Starting Salary Range: $59,994/Yr- $62,039/Yr

Learn more and apply here.

Operations and Administration Manager, Read by 4th: Free Library of Philadelphia

The Operations and Administration Manager leads critical administrative and operational tasks and provides important fiscal management to the department. This includes but is not limited to managing our inventory of literacy resources, creating and maintaining systems for distributing materials and supplies to partner organizations, managing the book ordering, keeping detailed track of various key performance indicators such as event registration and attendance and book sales, managing vendor relationships, managing our fiscal tasks (accounts payable and expense tracking primarily), leading meeting and event logistics.

Competitive candidates will have strong organizational skills and have great attention to details, will enjoy creating and maintaining data tracking systems, and top-notch customer service skills, and have a passion for supporting Philadelphia’s libraries.

This position is in the office three days a week (currently Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), full-time, exempt, and reports to the Managing Director of Read by 4th.

Responsibilities

Fiscal Operations:

  • Manage relationships with vendors
  • Process invoices and expenses for staff and vendors
  • Arrange and follow-up on travel reimbursements and other expenses incurred by visiting speakers and other guests
  • Maintain an excel tracking system for budget-to-actuals for four distinct, yet connected, budgets: Read by 4th, Author Events, One Book One Philadelphia and Teen Author Series.
  • Provide reports to the supervisors, and to the development and finance departments on spending
  • Provide guidance to team members on budget management and expense decisions, based on budget-to-actuals

Administrative Operations:

  • Maintain a functioning office space including ensuring an inventory of office supplies, and ensuring our supply of Read by 4th partner resources (children’s books and family resources) is organized and accessible
  • Manage calendars for three senior staff members, setting up meetings, identifying conflicts and proactively rescheduling meetings as necessary
  • Reserve conference rooms and coordinate catering for meetings and ensure the physical set-up of the meeting space (includes technology needs and meeting supplies) as necessary
  • Data tracking (registration numbers, attendees, book sales) for public programming team
  • Prepare reports on seasonal outcomes of major programs

Inventory Management (Resource, Book and Supplies):

  • Maintain an accurate inventory of partner resources, prioritizing efficient procurement & distribution processes
  • Management and distribution of material to partners including arranging for couriers and delivery as necessary
  • Support the Author Events, Teen Authors series, and One Book teams with book ordering, returning and distribution

Fundraising and Resource Development Support:

  • Additional responsibilities include fostering a culture of philanthropy mindset. As a nonprofit organization, all staff are expected to actively engage in fundraising efforts organized or attended by staff, and to promote the organization’s mission and values in and outside the organization.

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Associate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement: Haverford College

Development Officer/Senior Development Officer: Bryn Mawr College

 

Reporting to the Director of Major Gifts, the Development or Senior Development Officer is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of approximately 100-125 alumnae/i, parents, and friends with the capacity to make gifts of $100,000 or more, in support of college initiatives.

The position is a vital part of the Alumnae/i Relations and Development team and will help ensure the success of the College’s comprehensive engagement goals. In addition to prospect management, there are opportunities on the Major Gifts team for professional growth in programmatic work.

Job Duties:

  • Create opportunities to conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings for the purposes of qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding an assigned portfolio of 100-125 current and prospective donors;
  • Develop and implement rich prospect strategies to maximize each individual’s support of the College by partnering with colleagues in Alumnae/i Relations and Development, the Career and Civic Engagement Center, faculty, Admissions, and high-level volunteers;
  • Work with Prospect Research to identify, qualify, and assign new major gift prospects;
  • Develop a knowledge of Bryn Mawr’s history, traditions, academics, and extracurricular programs;
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of the College’s priorities and how those initiatives translate to fundraising and engagement opportunities;
  • Participate in departmental and professional training programs to maintain best-practice standard;
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Major Gifts.

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