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:
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Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration: World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

The Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration plays a critical role across the organization with a primary focus on finance and supplementary responsibility for human resources and operations. The position is responsible for protecting the assets of the organization and oversees all activities related to Finance (bookkeeping, accounting, audit and investment), Operations (facilities, IT and vendor management) and Human Resources. This role works closely with outside vendors such as auditors, investment managers, HR consultants, service providers. This role works closely with the staff leadership team as well as the Board of Directors, including direct communications with and presentations to the Board. There are no direct reports under this role. This position reports to the President & CEO of the organization.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties: Financial Management

  • Serve as a thought leader and strategist for the organization’s financial present and future states.
  • Develop, manage and monitor annual budgets in partnership with the leadership team and board committee.
  • Develop and maintain accurate cashflow projections and monthly updates.
  • Produce regular financial reports such as the P&L, balance sheet, anticipated donor receipts, trial balances, aging reports and bank reconciliation.
  • Daily bookkeeping and financial oversight including bank deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit card reconciliation
  • Lead coordination of the external audit with GAAP compliant financial statements.
  • Liaise with external investment advisor to ensure sound management of the assets.
  • Ensure all tax and public-sector filings are accurate and completed on time.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with the Board of Directors for financial matters including the Audit and Finance & Investment committees. Attend all board meetings; report in writing and verbally.

Secondary Duties: Operations & Human Resources

  • Lead vendor management including investment advisors, auditors, insurance brokers and providers, banks, technology, software, and office lease to ensure sound financial and operational practices and value.
  • Oversee the physical space and operations needs of the organization.
  • Serve as the central point of human resources support for the organization, with the support of an external HR professional as needed.
  • Maintain files, records, processes to ensure sound HR practices.
  • Manage payroll and related tax returns via 3rd party vendor.

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Chief Advancement Officer: Mural Arts Philadelphia

Mural Arts’ Chief Advancement Officer is a member of the Executive Team and is responsible for managing and directing the fundraising, earned revenue and communications programs for Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP), with efficiency and a clear vision of growth and goals that align with MAP’s strategic plan, and support the organization’s mission, vision and values. This role is a highly visible and public position for MAP, and reports directly to the Executive Director. As an executive level representative for the organization, this position demands strong interpersonal, and relationship building skills, along with sophisticated professionalism, urgency and the drive to develop, implement, and meet all annual financial goals.

The Chief Advancement Officer creates and implements strategies to increase revenue through awareness, manage donor relationships, and expand audiences. Core responsibilities of this role include strategic oversight of all fundraising and stewardship efforts; strategic oversight of communications and marketing plans; broadening and expanding the tours and merchandise offerings; and serving as the key liaison to the Board.  The Chief Advancement Officer has three direct reports at the Director level. The position is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with major funders, while cultivating new partnerships / relationships that support growth objectives for MAP.  The Chief Advancement Officer works with leaders across the organization to ensure that all teams are working toward the same revenue goals and using their time effectively on related programs.  The role works in close collaboration with the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Finance, and the Board of Trustees, with responsibilities that are split between the program management and operations management of the organization’s revenue and communication efforts.

Responsibilities

Fundraising and Revenue Management

  • Works closely with the Development team to plan and oversee all fundraising for the organization, with annual goals in the range of 16m – 18m
  • Creates and executes the annual fundraising plan and earned revenue targets growing organizational understanding of the market and future opportunities
  • Works with the Director of Finance and program directors to develop annual department level budgets and project revenues
  • Works with the Director of Tours & Merchandise to develop earned revenue targets for the fiscal year in excess of $300,000.
  • Identifies and implements strategies to overcome revenue challenges and barriers.
  • Develops and manages longer term campaigns and revenue plans
  • Cultivates new sources of support / funders with an emphasis on individual giving, including major and planned gifts
  • Oversees the management and coordination of all galas and fundraising events for MAP, including securing needed sponsorships from individuals and corporations

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Digital Skills Program Manager: Welcoming Center

The Welcoming Center (TWC) mission is to promote inclusive economic growth through immigrant integration. We seek to open doors of economic opportunity for immigrants of all education and skill levels and to build immigrants’ individual and collective agency to address barriers to integration and well-being. TWC does this through training programs focused on social, civic, and economic engagement which enhance skills and expand opportunities. TWC believes that immigrants broaden the productivity, profitability, and stability of this region and contribute to both Pennsylvania’s and the nation’s economic growth. Primary programs and initiatives include: Work Readiness, Entrepreneurship, Community Leadership, and ESOL & Digital Skills Training. TWC is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Position Summary

The Manager will provide digital literacy skills training alongside other critical workforce and life skills to adult English learners and multilingual learners in the Philadelphia area. As part of this role, the Manager will coordinate and serve as. the lead facilitator of The Welcoming Center’s Computer Basics for English Learners course and Google Docs & Slides for English Learners course. The Manager will also oversee implementation other key digital literacy programs including a Computer Basics in Spanish class and The Welcoming Center’s Digital Bridge program. The Digital Bridge program trains adult immigrant community members as peer facilitators to assist other English learners and multilingual learners in navigating self-paced online digital skills training platforms such as Northstar Digital Literacy. In conjunction with the Director of ESOL, the Manager will also play a significant role in developing and supporting digital literacy activities for English Language Learners across the organization. The Manager will help to develop and refine existing curriculum and contribute to building innovative approaches to working with immigrants and English learners that enhance and accelerate digital skills and language proficiency, job attainment, and social and economic integration. The Manager will support program development activities, volunteer engagement, data tracking, program evaluation, and grant reporting for digital skills programming and will collaborate closely with the ESOL Program Manager and the Director of ESOL to provide vision and support for the ESOL & Digital Skills Training programs at TWC.

Applications due by Monday, February 10, 2025.

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Director of Finance and Operations: Vetri Community Partnership

Vetri Community Partnership (VCP) is seeking a dynamic, people-first Director of Finance and Operations to drive continuous improvement of financial systems and organizational processes. The Director of Finance and
Operations will bring financial insights and expertise to ensure that programs and systems run efficiently and with high impact. The ideal candidate will be curious, persistent, collaborative, and have a passion for making Philadelphia a healthier, more joyful place. The Director of Finance and Operations reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Leadership Team to drive and increase organizational
effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

  • Oversee all organizational finances including budget management, invoicing and accounts receivable, annual audits, and reporting
  • Ensure financial sustainability and accountability by monitoring expenditures, overseeing internal controls, and providing analysis for reporting
  • Work closely with the finance team and department managers to develop and manage the operational budget, including USDA funding through the SNAP-Ed grant

Operational Management

  • Manage and optimize the use of resources, including human, financial, facilities, vehicles, and technological assets
  • Oversee business functions including renewing, enrolling, and administering benefit plans, company insurance, payroll oversight, tax withholdings, and compliance
  • Manage technology and data processes and policies to support organizational and programmatic functions
  • Ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all stages of the employee cycle, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation strategies, and retention

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Director of Programs: Vetri Community Partnership

Vetri Community Partnership partners with schools and community sites in Philadelphia and Camden that share our passion for nutrition and education. We work with people from under-resourced communities to help build the life skills for a healthier future.

Vetri Community Partnership (VCP) is seeking a curious and collaborative Program Director to provide strategic leadership for its school and community programs. The Program Director will drive the quality and impact of programs while managing a team of dedicated staff and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate will be an empowering and respected leader who has a passion for nutrition education through cooking in Philadelphia. The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Leadership Team to guide and increase organizational impact.

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Director of Development Services: Barnes Foundation

The Director of Development Services collaborates with the Deputy Director for Advancement and development leadership staff in the overall planning, integration, and oversight and the administration of development information and related systems of institutional donor and constituent-related communications and stewardship programs. S/he is an advancement resource for all Foundation business units and serves as a fundraising advocate for the organization with both its internal and external constituents.

Education/Training/Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience in nonprofit management, fund development, donor relations and stewardship, or fund-raising administration roles. At least two years’ experience in developing and tracking relationships with high level donors.
  • Demonstrated leadership including
    • Financial and project management experience
    • Effectively organizing fundraising activities including, prioritizing prospects, and contributing to high-level gift strategy
    • Capital campaign experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of and expertise in database administration including
    • Demonstrated proficiency in Salesforce CRM at an advanced level in a nonprofit environment
    • Familiarity with ACME or other ticketing software and/or CRM systems
    • Advanced querying skills using SQL or equivalent tools.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point.
  • Leadership including the interpersonal and professional skills necessary to manage staff and work effectively with all foundation constituents.
  • Excellent personal organizational, communication skills, analytical reasoning skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritize.

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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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