Vice President, External Affairs: United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Overview of oRGANIZATION:

The region’s first United Way was formed in 1921 as a “community chest.” Today United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is a modern, results-driven organization harnessing the power of collective generosity to create opportunity and stability for all neighbors. Building on more than a century of impact, we have transformed how we fundraise, partner, and deliver solutions by aligning resources and mobilizing cross-sector collaboration to tackle complex challenges no single organization can solve alone. With a focus on transparency, innovation, and measurable results, United Way is accelerating momentum to drive lasting change across our region.UWGPSNJ creates at-scale, long-term solutions to strategically address our community’s most pressing needs across a nine-county region. Through investments of more than $20 million annually and a growing portfolio of strategic initiatives the organization is redefining what a modern United Way can be: a catalytic force for lasting change, strategic partnerships, and unique impact.UWGPSNJ meets our region’s most pressing needs in Pennsylvania’s Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, and New Jersey’s Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, and Cumberland counties. Throughout this nine-county footprint, close to 650,000 residents live below the poverty line (U.S. Census, 2020). Moreover, studies show this crisis disproportionately impacts communities of color, who comprise most of the population we serve. To address this disparity, our organization invests more than $20 million each year into the community through various partner initiatives under the pillars of Early Learning, Career Pathways, Financial Empowerment, and Community Resiliency. These initiatives help more children read at grade-level, more people grow their financial assets, and more families increase their economic stability. Furthermore, UWGPSNJ powers special initiatives, including:

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Chief of Strategy: Children First PA

Overview of Position:

The Chief of Strategy (CoS) is a senior leadership role that serves as strategic backbone of Children First advocacy efforts. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Chief of Strategy drives organizational effectiveness of our policy agenda by aligning our talented staff, policy priorities, and processes across all departments, all while enabling the Executive Director and senior leadership team to work at the highest level of impact.

This is a role for a seasoned, mission-driven leader who combines the strategic political instincts of a senior adviser with the operational discipline of a strong manager. The Chief of Strategy will be the connective tissue of the organization: facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, stewarding the execution of the strategic plan, and ensuring that the day-to-day advocacy work of Children First is coordinated, coherent, and effective.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a trusted adviser and thought partner to the Executive Director, helping shape advocacy and political strategy and translating policy priorities into actionable plans.
  • Supervise strategic operations and policy staff in implementing the activities associated with supporting the policy agenda of Children First.
  • Facilitate biweekly leadership meetings with policy directors and the Executive Director, developing agendas, synthesizing key decisions, and tracking follow-through.

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Development Manager: Baker Industries

Description:

About Baker Industries

Baker Industries is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit with a long history of innovation in workforce development. We provide job training and employment opportunities for adults facing significant barriers to employment, including individuals with mental, intellectual, and physical disabilities; adults on parole or probation; those in active recovery programs; and adults experiencing housing insecurity. Our production facilities in Philadelphia and Malvern serve a dual purpose: providing real-world work experience for program participants while delivering high-quality packaging and light manufacturing services to our customers.

Baker is entering an exciting period of growth, expanding to a new location in Norristown and adding new capabilities. This is a new role and a ground-floor opportunity to shape Baker’s development strategy from the inside.

Overview of Position:

As the first Development Manager, you will be part of a four-person development team including the President, Donor Relations Coordinator, and Board Vice Chair for Grants and Development. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Major Donor Cultivation & Stewardship (~30%): Identify and research major donor prospects, develop personalized cultivation strategies, lead gift solicitations, and ensure ongoing stewardship.

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Associate Vice President: The Humane League

Description:

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit working to end the abuse of animals raised for food. Recognized as a Top Charity by Animal Charity Evaluators for multiple years running, we are regarded as one of the most effective animal protection organizations in the world. We are a high-impact, mission-driven team that uses our time, talent, and resources strategically to dismantle factory farming and create lasting change for farmed animals worldwide. We set bold goals, embrace continuous improvement, and hold ourselves accountable to the animals who depend on us. As a fully remote organization with 100+ staff across the globe, we collaborate across borders and with partner organizations to build a powerful, united movement for animals.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

At THL, our unwavering commitment to ending the abuse of animals raised for food is powered by our exceptional staff. We are seeking an Associate Vice President of People to provide comprehensive senior leadership across our People functions. This critical role will directly drive our global impact by ensuring that our people strategies are scalable, resilient, and deeply aligned with our mission.

You are the ideal leader for this role if you have significant progressive, senior-level HR experience, have expert experience working within both US and non-US employment laws, and a successful track record setting the direction for a functional area and broad enterprise-focused priorities in mission-driven organizations. Your commitment to THL’s mission is unwavering, putting animals at the heart of everything you do and cultivating a powerful, united organizational culture that respects and inspires people to do their best work. Empowering your team is central to your leadership style, and you view challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth. You prioritize open, clear, and transparent communication, and foster a strong sense of agency within your teams. With genuine care for individual development, you engage in honest conversations that promote personal and professional growth, ensuring each team member thrives in their role. You model and encourage accountability, providing constructive feedback with clarity and kindness, and addressing issues directly to cultivate a culture of trust and candor. You recognize the global aspects of our workforce and welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

As the Associate VP of People, you play a crucial role in developing and implementing effective systems, policies, and procedures across your functions, to strengthen operational resilience across the organization. You serve as a collaborative business partner to the Senior Leadership Team and other leaders in the organization, ensuring your department meets organizational needs and delivering top-tier expertise on critical matters across talent management strategy, organizational design, and change management. You will oversee the strategic planning and budgeting for the People function and are responsible for near-to-mid and long-term business results. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations.

This is a full-time, remote position, based in the USA, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, or the United Kingdom. This position requires domestic and international travel, equivalent to 2 or more week-long trips per year. To the extent permitted by law, in order to enable collaboration with other global team members, you may be required to work occasional hours outside of 9am – 5pm, depending on your time zone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Leadership & Management

  • Lead and mentor the People team, providing senior-level guidance, coaching, and strategic direction to ensure excellence across all People functions.

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Grants Management and Compliance Officer: City of Philadelphia

Company Description:

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

  • Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
  • Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
  • Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
  • Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description:

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) coordinates Philadelphia’s planning, zoning, preservation, and housing functions to promote the economic health of all neighborhoods and the City. DPD includes the Divisions of Executive Administration, Housing and Community Development (DHCD); Planning and Zoning (DPZ); and Development Services (DS). DPD also contracts with the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation PHDC, Philadelphia Land Bank and Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority as well as departments within the city that perform community development block grant program activities. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Planning and Development.

Job Description:

The Grants Management & Compliance Officer serves as the Department of Planning & Development’s lead authority on fiscal grants compliance. The position oversees adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and reporting requirements across all federal, state, and philanthropic funding sources, with particular emphasis on HUD programs, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, and special allocations. The role ensures accurate interpretation of financial regulations, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and consistent documentation practices across the department.

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Director of Development: Face To Face:

Overview of Position:

Face to Face is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Development who is energized by cultivating relationships, engaging donors, and securing major gifts. This role will prioritize direct donor engagement, portfolio management, and revenue growth. The Director of Development will build and steward a robust pipeline of individuals. They will supervise the Grants and Events managers and support their efforts in seeking and stewarding corporate and foundation donors.

This is an ideal role for a leader who loves being out of the office and with donors, guiding a team, and using data-driven strategies to strengthen long-term fundraising success.

The salary for this position is $90,000.

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Site Manager: Build Our Lives Together (BOLT)

 

Overview of position:

The Site Manager is a key leader on BOLT’s program team, responsible for driving strong program implementation across 2–4 partner school sites during the academic year. You serve as a coach, relationship manager, and capacity builder—equipping teachers, interns, and youth leaders to deliver high-quality, consistent programming.

During the summer, the Site Manager transitions into a lead facilitator, directly leading a cohort of youth and ensuring a high-quality, engaging summer experience.

You will own site-level success year-round: building strong school partnerships, supporting educators to implement BOLT’s curriculum, and ensuring students experience meaningful, impactful programming. You will also manage 1–3 interns and contribute to a culture of strong execution and continuous improvement across sites.

The majority of your time will be spent managing site relationships, being on the ground in schools, and ensuring strong program execution.

Seasonal Structure of the Role:

Academic Year (Primary Focus: Capacity Building & Site Management)

  • Manage 2–4 school sites and serve as the primary point of contact for school partners
  • Coach teachers and facilitators to implement BOLT programming effectively
  • Build strong relationships, systems, and program quality across sites
  • Observe sessions, provide feedback, and ensure strong youth experiences

Summer (Primary Focus: Direct Facilitation & Youth Engagement)

  • Serve as a lead facilitator for a cohort of ~25 high school students in BOLT’s 6-week summer program

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Director of Education & Dance eXchange: BalletX

Overview of position:

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $60,000.00
Maximum Salary: $75,000.00

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, seeks a Director of Education & Dance eXchange to lead and expand the organization’s education and community engagement programs. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, implementation, and evaluation of Dance eXchange, BalletX’s in-school dance education program, while overseeing a broader portfolio of education initiatives including open classes and community-based programming.

The Director will lead efforts to create impactful educational experiences, build strong community partnerships, and drive initiatives that promote engagement, accessibility, and long-term audience connection to BalletX. This position plays a central role in advancing BalletX’s mission by fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of contemporary ballet across diverse communities.

The Director will lead the implementation of a five-year strategic plan specifically for Dance eXchange, building a strong and sustainable program infrastructure that supports high-quality, consistent program delivery and responsible growth. This includes establishing a clear program framework, strengthening staffing structures, and formalizing systems for partnerships, curriculum, evaluation, audience development, and long-term sustainability.

The Director oversees a team of approximately 10 part-time Teaching Artists and a part-time Education Manager who supports the administration of Dance eXchange and BalletX’s broader education programs, and collaborates closely with the Administrative Coordinator to build and sustain external partnerships. This position requires an experienced dance educator and proven leader who can translate vision into clear systems, mentor a team, and deepen BalletX’s impact across Philadelphia communities. To learn more about BalletX, our mission, and our programs, visit www.BalletX.org.

This position is full-time with a competitive salary range of $60,000-$75,000 (commensurate with experience) and accompanying benefits including health insurance, 4% 401k match, and paid time off. BalletX is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities:

Dance eXchange Strategy & Leadership
● Lead implementation of Dance eXchange’s five-year strategic plan
● Establish and institutionalize program mission, vision, values, and core frameworks
● Develop and maintain a comprehensive program handbook and delivery model

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Director of Advancement: Academy of Vocal Arts

Overview of Position:

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $110,000.00
Maximum Salary: $120,000.00

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, 403b with company match, and paid vacation days.

Central Role:

Provide strategic leadership for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors, foundations, and corporations with a focus on fundraising capacity and securing major gifts. Partner closely with the President and Artistic Director to develop and implement innovative strategies that increase support from both existing AVA donors and new prospects. This position is crucial to achieving AVA’s annual fundraising goal of approximately $2.0 million. In addition, as AVA embarks on a capital campaign, the Director of Advancement will play a pivotal leadership role in planning and execution, working in close coordination with the campaign consultant.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship at all levels.
  • Lead the development and growth of a strong portfolio of 50+ current and prospective high net worth donors capable of making gifts of $50,000+.
  • Develop strategies for multi-year giving.

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Chief of Philanthropy: Opera Philadelphia

Pay Type: Salary
Job Status: Full Time
Minimum Salary: $220,000.00
Maximum Salary: $250,000.00

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Director & President, the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CDO) serves as a visionary partner, actively shaping and carrying out philanthropic strategies and programs of the Development department.

Goal oriented and revenue-focused, the CPO will actively build budgets informed by data for all areas of the department, set annual and long-term projections, and create strategies for sustainable fundraising growth of the Annual Fund and the organization’s comprehensive campaign, a $33 million effort designed to support innovation, community-focused programming, and financial resilience. A mature and sophisticated communicator, the CPO will engage with board members, donors, and external partners, building relationships that inspire transformative giving. As a key collaborator, the CPO will work closely with the Finance and Marketing teams to build cross-functional strategies and develop comprehensive plans that align operations with fundraising goals.

The position requires a combination of high-level strategy and hands-on leadership in frontline fundraising, with the ability to maintain a robust portfolio of major donors and prospects. A strong leader, the CPO will be an inspiring manager who shares a vision for what opera can and should be.

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

Develop annual and multi-year fundraising plans across individual, institutional, major gifts, planned giving, events, and campaigns.

Craft compelling cases for support that align donor interests with OP’s artistic and strategic goals.

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