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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education seeks a passionate and energetic fundraising professional to join our small but growing team to aid in our fundraising efforts.

You will help take the Center’s fundraising efforts to the next level by developing and implementing the Center’s individual giving strategy.  You will focus heavily on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and potential donors through a donor-centric and moves-management approach. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other Schuylkill Center departments including Nature Preschool, Environmental Education, Environmental Art, Land Stewardship, and Wildlife Rehabilitation.

You should be a proven clear and compelling communicator with at least two years of fundraising experience and demonstrated results in written and direct in-person gift solicitation, donor events, and a passion for the environment. This position reports to the Director of Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship (65%):

• Build strong donor relationships, set personalized stewardship plans (mail, visits, invitations to virtual and in-person events, engagement in our programs, etc.), and solicit for increased/renewed support
• Plan and execute the production of direct mail and web-based solicitations and acknowledgments (segment lists, print and personalize letters, design personalized reply forms, handwrite notes, etc.)
• Create new avenues of fundraising through social media
• Coordinate, write and personalize monthly membership renewal mailings, reply forms, and acknowledgments
• Plan and execute the production of monthly donor update emails
• Identify and cultivate new major gift (>$1,000) prospects; with focus on $250-$999 donors
• Conduct donor research to identify new top prospects and assist in meeting preparation with donors
• Work closely with fellow staff and board members to coordinate donor visit and cultivation/stewardship efforts
• Collaborate with the Communications department to develop key messages and storytelling to enhance the Center’s brand and support fundraising efforts
• Collaborate and support other departments in gathering constituent testimonials
• Collaboration with  the Communications Department to develop key messages and storytelling to enhance SCEE’s brand and support fundraising efforts
• Utilize Salesforce as the primary tool to keep a record of and plan for donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Work on other Development related duties as they are assigned to you by the Director of Development. (new virtual events, data mining, donor research, portfolio review, budgeting, campaign planning, etc.)

Event Planning/Implementation (25%)

• Lead planning and execution of annual fundraising event, house parties, in-person/virtual donor experiences, and other special donor events (creating/maintaining guest lists/RSVP’s, guest follow-up, manage host committees, and silent auction)

Implementation/Strategy (10%)

• Create and implement annual and long-term development plans, including membership, annual appeals, and donor cultivation/stewardship communications
• Plan and execute new cultivation strategies to recognize prospects and build a compelling case for them to deepen their support
• Execute Membership Gear Borrowing Program
• Assist in growing the 1965 Legacy Planned Giving Society
• Understand the basics of planned giving and communicate giving opportunities to donors
• Assist with creating case for support for future capital campaign
• Help advance a Culture of Philanthropy across the organization and Board of Directors

Expected Competencies 

• Naturally talented in speaking with, writing to, and influencing people
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills with proven ability to write compelling donor communications pieces
• Demonstrated experience and proven success in cultivating high net-worth individuals
• Proven success in writing effective solicitation/acknowledgment letters and managing fundraising campaigns
• Proficiency and experience with a fundraising database, especially Salesforce
• Mastery of the full suite of Microsoft and/or Google computer programs, including Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, etc

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s in nonprofit management or related field preferred
• At least two years of nonprofit fundraising experience
• Availability for occasional weekend and evening events
• Must have own transportation

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the Individual Giving Manager spends most of his/her time indoors, the effective employee must be able to hike 1-2 miles on rough, sometimes steep, terrain, during special outdoor events.

The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine, and printer). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried position with a full range of benefits, including vacation, health,

dental, vision, and retirement. Hiring salary ranges from $42,000 – $45,000.

Start Date

Immediate opening

To Apply

Please send both a resume and cover letter to Casey Darnley, Director of Development. Please apply by Friday, March 26, 2021.

The Schuylkill Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. We value a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse work community and we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. E.O.E

THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION’s mission is to uncover and share compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Ideally situated in the heart of historic Philadelphia, just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. Since opening to the public in 2017, the Museum has gained public and critical acclaim for its “nuanced, warts-and-all version of the American Revolution” and established itself as a destination that brings history to life in a unique and powerful way. Nearly a million visitors have experienced the Museum’s rich, complex, and inspiring Revolutionary story and millions more have engaged with this fuller, more inclusive telling through online exhibits, interactives, and other virtual programs. As we march toward the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth in 2026, the Museum is poised to play a leadership role as a galvanizing force to help guide our country on a path toward building “a more perfect union.”

Position Description

Part of a dynamic team reporting to the Director of Leadership Giving, the Membership Manager advances the Museum’s mission through member retention, acquisition, and cultivation strategies for this complex national Membership program of 4,500 households. Working collaboratively with the Leadership Giving, Marketing, and Visitor Engagement teams, the Membership Manager will steward and develop the Membership program through multiple print and digital communication channels including direct mail and e-mail marketing, plus on-site and virtual programming. This position is responsible for a portion of the Museum’s overall contributed revenue goal.

The Membership Manager directly oversees direct mail and online campaigns for Member acquisition and retention programs, plus a robust member-centric fulfillment process. Analyzes renewal rates, trends, and performance to identify data-driven strategies and new opportunities for growth. Works with Visitor Engagement teams to promote and sell Membership at the Museum, and Marketing to promote Membership in printed and online materials to encourage prospects to join and support. Alongside the Special Programs Manager and Leadership Giving Manager, this position elevates the Member experience through digital communications, exclusive programming, and outstanding customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

·        Working closely with Director of Leadership Giving, analyze and identify data-driven strategies for Member acquisition, retention initiatives, plus on-site and virtual Member experiences. Work collaboratively with Leadership Giving team to execute outstanding calendar of events and communications that encourages joining, renewals and upgrades.

·        Oversee tactics and timelines for multi-channel acquisition, retention, upgrade, and recapture direct mail campaigns, integrating printed mailings with emails and web content.

·        Schedule and manage monthly printed and email renewals with outside vendor to assure accuracy and timely delivery based on list preparation, production, approval process and mailing dates.

·        Work in Raiser’s Edge and MS Excel to produce monthly mailing lists with segmented variable data for targeted renewal and acknowledgement letters recognizing members at each stage in their membership experience.

*   Enter payments to process and update member records in Raiser’s Edge and Galaxy Ticketing. Ensure accuracy of member information between databases to support membership sales, renewals, and customer service.

*   Work hands-on to update, print, fulfill and mail acknowledgement letters for new, renewing, upgrade and gift membership sales. Work with Development and Visitor Engagement teams to train and manage staff to assist in fulfillment process during peak periods and assure timely delivery of materials to members.

·        Act as primary point of contact for Museum Members, answering Member phone line and ensuring timely and efficient responses to phone, email, and mail inquiries, and provide excellent customer service.

·        Develop strategies to advance on-site Membership sales, working closely with the Visitor Engagement team to train frontline staff and implement sales incentives. Collaborate with Marketing team to promote Membership as part of visitor transactions through Membership materials and special promotions.

·        Represent the Museum at Member programs and participate in select donor cultivation programs throughout the year. Assist with departmental events and activities as assigned.

·        Draft content for select Membership communications and marketing materials including letters, e-mails, newsletters, postcards, and other core Membership materials.

·        Collaborate with Museum’s graphic designer and outside vendors to track inventory and ensure all Membership materials are accurate and updated with the latest information and benefits.

·        Work some evenings and occasional weekends, including select high-volume gift processing days between December 26 – December 31.

·        Sustain a team-oriented, supportive environment that maintains high standards and encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

·        Actively support the Museum’s commitment to equity, diversity, access, and inclusion, with an aim to increase and deepen the participation of all audiences in museum activities.

Education:

·        Bachelor’s degree required

Experience/Skills:

·        Minimum 3 years membership related experience, ideally managing multi-channel direct-marketing campaigns as revenue streams (acquisition, retention, and upgrades)

·        Demonstrated experience working with direct mail and/or bulk-mail production

·        Database management skills, preferably skilled in Raiser’s Edge (data entry through reports)

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Familiarity with ticketing systems

·        Strong customer services skills and ability to work with staff at all levels

·        Fiscal responsibility including maintaining budgets and managing budget projections

·        Excellent organizational skills

·        Ability to produce under tight deadlines with multiple priorities

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

·        Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed

The Museum of the American Revolution (www.AmRevMuseum.org) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to employment@amrevmuseum.org

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 center city Philadelphia, PAFA is intimate in scale with a strong sense of community. PAFA’s undergraduate degree offerings include a BFA in Studio Art and a coordinated BFA with the University of Pennsylvania. Graduate programs include an MFA and Low-Residency MFA degree, and a Post-Baccalaureate certificate. 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 Finance and Operations

The Director of Finance and Operations will support the CFO in building a culture of continuous process improvement at PAFA. The Director will be responsible for the timely and accurate execution of financial functions. The Director will be the CFO’s thought partner to strengthen finance, development, payroll, events, and other auxiliary revenue streams. The successful candidate will also oversee grants and project budget management and will play an active role in the annual budget processes.

The position requires excellent communication skills – an ability to “translate” financial information to the development team, program team, and the senior staff. It also requires hands-on experience with all financial aspects of a nonprofit and the ability to run all grants management and spending reporting to numerous institutional funders.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous process improvement, a willingness to learn, and dedication to PAFA’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Coordinates and/or supervises Finance & Operations staff to ensure day to day operations run smoothly, providing assistance and training as needed.
• Maintains and implements appropriate processes and internal controls over Finance and Operations function organization wide
• Communicates Finance and Operations matters to the organization at all levels, communicates effectively with staff and faculty about new procedures, or to clarify existing ones and provides institutional training regarding Finance and Operations information processes and procedures
• Manages projects periodically to install new or upgraded software applications and/or processes
• Develops solutions to unique management requests for information pertinent to the request, collects and analyzes the required data, design and produce the necessary analysis and report(s)
• Works with all departments to assess internal controls and reliability of data from various systems used across the organization
• Continually create, implement and maintain the most accurate and up to date process narratives, forms and flow charts
• Budgeting & Forecasting – assists in preparation of and report on annual budget and forecasts
• Year end audit – coordinate with Accounting Manager to ensure that accurate information is presented to auditors timely
• Assist with Finance and Operations led Board committee meeting coordination
• Courteously answers questions and resolves concerns of all stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting or related discipline required
• CPA preferred
• Five years in operational accounting required
• Three years’ supervisory experience required
• Non-profit financial management exposure
• Strong communication skills to explain and partnership effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of financials
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Proven ability to understand and work with integrated enterprise software applications and improve processes as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in a standard office setting, with considerable sitting, standing, and viewing of computer
• Mid-level stress
• Requires reaching continually throughout the workday (mouse, keyboard, telephone)

• Resume
• Cover Letter

When submitting your application online using the provided link, please save your documents as Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF (.pdf) files. To help us process your applications as efficiently as possible, please save your files with the following filename format:

• LastName_FirstName_Resume
• LastName_FirstName_CoverLetter

*Due to the amount of potential applicants, we do not respond to voice calls or messages about the status of your application. Based on the criteria for the position, the most qualified candidates will be contacted directly. Thank you for your interest in PAFA.

The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food and information to make healthy decisions. Headquartered in Philadelphia, The Food Trust works with neighborhoods, schools, grocers, farmers, and policymakers across the country to develop a comprehensive approach to improved food access that combines nutrition education and greater availability of affordable, healthy food. More information about The Food Trust is available at www.thefoodtrust.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grants and Contracts Accountant performs the accounting and financial service functions for programs funded by grants, contracts or special revenue. These functions include: preparing financial projections and budgets, actual v. budget reporting, reviewing/monitoring of individual grants and contracts for compliance with private, local, state and federal fund requirements, billing and collections, journal entries, and financial grant reporting including preparation of reports for funding authorities and The Food Trust. Position will be required to develop budgets for grant and contract applications. The Grants and Contracts Accountant provides fiscal service and support for both program personnel and fiscal personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Gathers accurate and timely financial information to prepare grant financial reports for government agencies and other funding sources.

·        Working with program staff and Director of Finance, develops and monitors all budgets for grant and contract proposals and departments.

·        Analyzes and monitors department expenditures across grants and contracts.

·        Responsible for managing and monitoring personnel allocations.

·        Reviews general ledger to monitor expense activity.

·        Analyzes grant budget against actual expense activity to determine under/overspending on grants, estimating any carry-over funds from one year to the next.

·        Interacts with program staff to ensure proper and timely spending of grant funds.

·        Resolves grant problems with program staff or fiscal staff.

·        Performs accounts-receivable collection as it relates to all grant/contract funding.

·        Computes, prepares and submits the annual indirect cost rate. Provide information on the rate with applicable agencies as required. Applies indirect costs.

·        Maintains grant and contract fiscal records.

·        Reviews and approves journal entries, accounts payable and accounts receivable, assigns account codes and monitors charges for reasonableness and compliance.

·        Assists with audit requests related to grants and contracts.

·        Maintains grant and contract schedules and timelines for reporting.

·        Have a command of revenue recognition rules related to nonprofits.

·        Knowledge of allocations and various ways to allocate indirect cost to management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·        Understanding of The Food Trust’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.

·        Strong understanding of and ability to perform generally accepted accounting principles, concepts and practices.

·        Ability to research, compile and review financial data and provide analysis and recommendations of trends, budget variations, and other related financial issues.

·        Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.

·        Ability to organize tasks in an efficient manner and follow-up and follow-through with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

·        Self-directed and motivated, able to manage multiple and complex assignments and meet deadlines both independently and as part of a team.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with individuals and groups.

·        Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by courteous, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, vendors, funders and financial institutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.     While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; taste or smell.

2.     The employee will spend a majority of time sitting at a desk working at a computer workstation keyboarding and performing routine clerical duties.

3.     The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

4.     Operate related office equipment and use necessary tools.

5.     Primarily work seated at a computer workstation with frequent use of a keyboard.

6.     Specific vision abilities required by the job include frequent reading and close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.     The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

2.     Although work is primarily indoors, you will be required to travel outside to The Food Trust locations/special events.

3.     Position may require occasional trips to attend conferences, seminars, and meetings.

4.     May require working non-traditional hours based on operational needs.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENT

•            Bachelor’s or master’s degree in tax, accounting, or finance

•            CPA preferred

•            Skills with Sage Intacct preferred

•            Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in accounting/finance

•            Experience with financial reporting requirements

SALARY/PAY RATE: The Food Trust offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefit program, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment where you can grow and learn both professionally and personally and be part of a great team.

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full-time, exempt 

JOB OPEN DATE: Immediately

To apply: Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Accountant” in the subject line.