IMPaCT Assistant Director: Penn Center for Community Health Workers

About the position:

If you want to lead expansion and continued quality of a transformational healthcare program to improve health disparities in the Philadelphia region, this is the job for you! We have developed IMPaCT, a nationally-recognized, evidenced-based Community Health Worker (CHW) modelthat has served more than 10,000 patients in Philadelphia. Given interest in the program, weare looking to hire a committed, collaborative individualto provide leadership and management for growth, drive quality improvement to ensure we continue to provide the best care, and help shape population health programs within Philadelphia and Penn Medicine. This is a key leadership role in a fast-growing organization

About the organization: Penn Center for Community Health Workers (chw.upenn.edu) is a center of excellence for CHW research, patient care and dissemination. CHWs are trained laypeople, hired from local communities, who provide social support, advocacy and navigation to lower-income patients. Our IMPaCT model, which has been featured onNational Public Radio and in the New York Times, is scientifically proven to improve primary care access, chronic disease control, and mental health while reducing hospital days by 65%. More than 1,000 organizations have accessed our tools and we are currently working with more than three dozen organizations across 18 states tocreate, launch and sustain effective CHW programs. We are part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which provides competitive salaries and exceptional benefits, including an annual tuition benefit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•Oversee operations and performance outcomes at a large clinical site (e.g., inpatient and outpatient programs present) or program level (e.g., all inpatient or outpatient operations).

•Supervise a staff of Managers/Sr. Managers and CHWs to ensure continued quality of outcomes for 1,000 patients each year.

•Analyze data on a regular basis and identifyopportunities for improvement. Develop and implement performance improvement plans.

•Cultivate and evaluate opportunities for expansion inPhiladelphia and Penn Medicine.

•Represent the Center in major health system initiatives related to population health and the social determinants of health.

Minimum Requirements:Required Education and Experience:

•A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a Master’s is preferred.

•5+ years of leadership experience in organizations focused on improving the lives of lower income individuals is required.

•8+ years of experience in a management role with a track record of achieving program outcomes and developing high performing staff is required

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Terry Mittelman(terry.mittelman@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with subject line “IMPaCT Assistant Director.” Please label attachments as follows: Lastname Firstname_ACcoverletter” “LastnameFirstname_ACresume” Materials can also be faxed to 215-243-3254, attention Terry Mittelman

Development Manager: Share Food Program

The Development Manager will support Share’s Director of Development in expanding fundraising revenue from foundation, corporate and individual donors, and events. Activities will include researching new foundation and corporate funding opportunities, maintaining donor records and cultivation assignments, supporting foundation proposal and report development, and helping to plan and implement fundraising events.

Core Responsibilities

  • Grant development and reporting: Develop funding proposals, progress reports and letters of inquiry to foundation and corporate funders.
  • Research potential grant opportunities from foundations and corporations
  • Manage proposal and report calendar and ensure timely submissions
  • Manage donor administration activities, including donor database, acknowledgement letters and provide regular reports on donor acquisition and retention
  • Support planning and implementation of fundraising events
  • Manage donor prospect lists, including tracking of donor touchpoints, and assistance with setup of donor meetings
  • Support Board and Development Committee stewardship, including helping members to implement fundraising activities among their contacts
  • Assist with other donor stewardship activities, including preparation of materials
  • Work with appropriate program staff to ensure updated content for proposals

Skills and Competencies

  • Experience in nonprofit fund development
  • Strong writing skills; grant proposal development experience preferred
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strategic and long-term planning abilities
  • Experience with donor databases, and with data manipulation and analysis

About Us

Share Food Program is a nonprofit organization focused on eradicating food insecurity in the Philadelphia Region through food distribution, education, and advocacy. Through partnerships with nearly 800 schools and more than 350 pantries across the region, Share Food Program has recently become the largest-serving food bank in the Philadelphia Region, and the largest independent food bank in the country.

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Development Manager: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Position Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy is seeking a Development Manager to join our team. The Development Manager plays a crucial role within the organization, including oversight of the donor database and moves management, managing the annual campaign, and developing and writing institutional fundraising proposals and reports. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and organizational skills and must be able to manage multiple deadlines. Additionally, the Development Manager must be able to function effectively in a dynamic environment under minimum supervision. The position will be responsible for effectively communicating with a variety of constituencies with a high level of courtesy and professionalism. This position reports to the Senior Director of Development, manages the Campaign Coordinator, and works closely with the Associate Director of Foundation Relations and the Associate Director of Corporate Relations.

Responsibilities:

Duties broadly focus on database and campaign management as well supporting the department in achieving its annual fundraising goals. Allocation of time is as follows:

Database Management (40% of time)

  • Oversee Raiser’s Edge for expanded organizational-wide CRM capabilities
  • Create and share donor information from Raiser’s Edge as needed with staff including: pulling mailing lists for annual events and donor newsletters, donor tracking, and giving histories
  • Provide regular fundraising reports to the Conservancy’s development team, Development Committee of the Board of Directors and the full board as needed
  • Quarterly reconciliation with Finance team and Financial Edge
  • Maintain, ensure, and increase the data integrity of the Conservancy’s donor base in Raiser’s Edge by maintaining and updating policies and procedures and training staff

Campaign Management and Support (30% of time)

  • Manage the Annual Appeal campaign with the Communications team, including developing donor acquisition strategies, managing lists and goal setting
  • Coordinate with the Marketing & Membership Manager to execute Membership campaigns and mailings
  • Oversee the Campaign Coordinator, including gift entry and the preparation and processing of all donor acknowledgement letters
  • Managing major donor tracking and prospecting with assistance from the Campaign Coordinator
  • Coordinating individual prospect follow-ups with senior leadership staff with assistance from the Campaign Coordinator
  • Provide donor assistance to phone and written inquiries; maintaining good relationships with donors, members, and other constituents Oversee Raiser’s Edge for expanded organizational-wide CRM capabilities
  • Create and share donor information from Raiser’s Edge as needed with staff including; pulling mailing lists for annual events and donor newsletters, donor tracking, and giving histories
  • Provide regular fundraising reports to the Conservancy’s development team, Development Committee of the Board of Directors and the full board as needed
  • Quarterly reconciliation with Finance team and Financial Edge
  • Maintain, ensure, and increase the data integrity of the Conservancy’s donor base in Raiser’s Edge by maintaining and updating policies and procedures and training staff

Institutional Fundraising (30% of time)

  • Develop, write, edit and submit clear and compelling funding proposals and reports, working with the Associate Director of Foundation Relation and Associate Director of Corporate Relations
  • Assist with maintaining relationships with existing institutional funders
  • Conduct prospect research on foundation and government funders

Qualifications:

  • At least three years of experience in data base management
  • Experience with fundraising campaign management and grant writing
  • High proficiency in Raiser’s Edge
  • Organized and process-oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Interest in and commitment to the mission of Fairmount Park Conservancy

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000. Additionally, the Fairmount Park Conservancy offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as life, disability and retirement.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

The Fairmount Park Conservancy does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, gender or sexual orientation and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

About Us

Organizational Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy exists to champion Philadelphia’s parks. 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 and more than 100 neighborhood parks around the city. Philadelphia has one of the largest urban park systems in the world, providing residents with extensive health, environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits – including access to some of the region’s most famous attractions.

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To Apply: Thank you for your interest in the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Please prepare a formal letter of interest, resume, three work related references, and salary requirements as either PDF or Word documents and submit at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d250369117dd488baa22a899d5c26268 Please, no phone calls or mailed applications. Deadline for application is September 11, 2020. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

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Facilities & Landscape Manager: Fairmount Park Conservancy

Position Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy is seeking a Facilities & Landscape Manager who will be responsible for carrying out the policies and priorities relating to the historic properties, landscapes and material assets under the control of the Fairmount Park Conservancy.

As a newly created position, orientation for the Facilities & Landscape Manager role will be provided by the Fairmount Park Conservancy leadership team for the first three to six months to develop the required systems and processes for success. After the role is fully developed, the Facilities & Landscape Manager position will report directly to the Senior Director of Capital Projects as part of the Places team.

Responsibilities:

Duties broadly focus on asset management on behalf of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, and the management of the following programs:

  • Property management
  • Landscape and vegetation contract management
  • Fleet and machinery management/coordination
  • Assist/participate in the development of maintenance plans for capital projects and adaptive reuse in development
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage properties with a minimum of five (5) years of management experience.
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work with diverse group of stakeholders and community members
  • Comfort in an outdoor environment, including all weather conditions
  • A clean and valid driver’s license and ability to drive Fairmount Park Conservancy vehicles
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
  • Comfortable with ladder use
  • Ability to answer alarm and tenant service calls on call as needed
  • Must have one vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet Database
  • Basic record keeping skills
  • An ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, independently and efficiently with numerous deadlines

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000. Additionally, the Fairmount Park Conservancy offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision, as well as life, disability and retirement.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

The Fairmount Park Conservancy does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, gender or sexual orientation and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

About Us

Organizational Overview:

Fairmount Park Conservancy exists to champion Philadelphia’s parks. 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 and more than 100 neighborhood parks around the city. Philadelphia has one of the largest urban park systems in the world, providing residents with extensive health, environmental, social, economic and cultural benefits – including access to some of the region’s most famous attractions.

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To Apply: Thank you for your interest in the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Please prepare a formal letter of interest, resume, three work related references, and salary requirements as either PDF or Word documents and submit at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d250369117dd488baa22a899d5c26268 Please, no phone calls or mailed applications. Deadline for application is SEPTEMBER 30, 2020. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Development and Stewardship Manager: Green Building United

Green Building United (GBU) is seeking a Development and Stewardship Manager to build on our 20-year history of leading the sustainable building and climate resilience movement in the greater Philadelphia region, including the Lehigh Valley and State of Delaware.

Organization Overview

Formed in 2001, GBU’s mission is to foster transformative impact in our communities through green building education and advocacy. GBU is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with more than 600 members, and work areas divided among education, policy and advocacy, and strategic initiatives. GBU is funded through an even mix of memberships and corporate partnerships, major events, grants, and contracts. GBU is governed by a 20+ person Board of Directors and has five full-time and two part-time staff. GBU’s staff works collaboratively and engages frequently with the Board and other volunteers.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

GBU is committed to improving diversity and inclusion across the organization, including at the staff level, and strives to center equity and racial justice in our work. GBU can only realize its mission and goals effectively by achieving greater diversity – whether of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability – among the stakeholders who inform and engage with our work. GBU crosses different professional disciplines, many of which are not diverse, but we are committed to being a resource within this community, continuing our anti-racism work.

Position Summary

The Development and Stewardship Manager will be responsible for creating and executing fundraising strategies across all of GBU’s revenue streams: corporate and event sponsorships, foundation and government grants, and individual giving. They will work closely with the executive director and collaboratively with the Board of Directors to achieve GBU’s organizational goals, as laid out in the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan, with a focus on maintaining and growing relationships and diversifying revenue streams. The Development and Stewardship Manager is responsible for creating and managing a comprehensive development plan to guide all annual fundraising activities.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manage relationships with 60+ organization-level supporters (known as Sustaining Partners)
  • Research and track grant opportunities and coordinate resources to meet application deadlines
  • Lead planning and logistics for individual giving and major events, with staff and Board support
  • Develop and share narrative of organization’s work
  • Create and maintain communications strategies in collaboration with GBU staff

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for this position will share a commitment to sustainability and green building practices and will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to GBU, including:

  • Postsecondary degree and 5-10 years of experience in development or a related field
  • Experience in nonprofit fundraising (funders, sponsors, individual giving) with demonstrated success
  • Deep knowledge of grant writing, administration, and funder relations
  • Experience with fundraising research tools and prospect/grant research
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite products
  • Experience with, or ability to learn, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience with database management
  • Preferred: Familiarity with sustainability and climate policy, as well as sustainable building certification programs such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, and Passive House

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Creativity and enthusiasm
  • Strong attention to detail and deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with staff, Board, and other volunteer stakeholders
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Excitement for GBU’s mission
  • Preferred: Experience with CiviCRM, website management, e-newsletters, social media

GBU’s office is in Center City Philadelphia. GBU staff are working remotely for the time being, but generally work in-person in the main office. GBU promotes a healthy work-life balance by maintaining flexible schedules for all staff. Ability to work outside of regular business hours for events, and for occasional day travel to areas throughout our region, including the Lehigh Valley and State of Delaware, is required (personal car not required). Residency in the region, or ability to commute, is required when in-person work resumes.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position that offers competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience, and excellent benefits including: health, dental, and vision, a 401k plan, commuter benefits, and access to a flexible spending account to pay for medical and dependent care expenses pre-tax. In addition, GBU offers four weeks of paid time off and paid professional development opportunities.

Email your resume and cover letter to info@greenbuildingunited.org with the subject line “Development and Stewardship Manager.” Applications will be considered until position is filled.

Green Building United is an equal opportunity employer.

GSI Partners Manager: The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

About SBN’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Partners

A core part of SBN’s strategy to build a just, green, and thriving economy in the region, our Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Partners are advancing Greater Philadelphia’s GSI industry and innovation.  Participating members include engineering and landscape architecture firms; landscape contracting firms; and material suppliers whose services and products pertain to GSI.  Many are recognized as experts locally, regionally, and nationally.

Position Description and Qualifications:

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is seeking a Manager of our GSI Partners initiative to lead the implementation of all program activities, increase and diversify membership, steward relationships with members and other key industry stakeholders, and advance identified industry priorities.

Our ideal candidate is a mature self-starter, with a proven passion for and subject matter expertise in green stormwater infrastructure; proven capabilities in cultivating and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with business and government stakeholders; a track record of moving established priority issues forward while remaining adaptable; an aptitude for recognizing opportunities and translating ideas into action; and a demonstrated record of taking a cooperative and collaborative approach to their work.

Our ideal candidate also has a propensity for data and research and a knack for synthesizing information to identify themes and focus on the essence of an issue.

Major Responsibilities:

SBN’s GSI Partners Manager will be responsible for the following, and other related duties as needed:

  • Lead the implementation and evaluation of current and future GSI Partners activities
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with businesses in the local GSI industry; developers and property owners; the Philadelphia Water Department; and other relevant local and regional stakeholders regarding programmatic activities and to advance advocacy goals
  • Regularly engage members and other stakeholders to share knowledge and best practices, explore business opportunities, and discuss strategies to grow the region’s GSI industry and innovation
  • Represent SBN on relevant external committees and advisory groups
  • Track relevant research and reports; identify trends and potential opportunities and challenges
  • Prepare written materials that help advance SBN’s advocacy agenda as it relates to GSI
  • Maintain department budget
Additional Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated commitment to SBN’s values and mission
  • Experience working with the business community
  • Degree in relevant field preferred
  • At least 7-9 years relevant experience preferred
  • Ability to be flexible with morning and evening hours as needed
  • Ability to attend off-site functions (when in-person gatherings can resume)
  • Familiarity with Neon or similar CRM preferred

Compensation:

This is a full-time position.  SBN offers a competitive benefits package with medical, vision, and dental coverage options, as well as generous paid time off.  Salary is in the mid-upper $50s commensurate with experience.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and brief relevant writing sample as a single .pdf to allegra@sbnphiladelphia.org, with the subject line “SBN GSI Partners Manager: Last name, First name”

SBN embraces the diversity of our region’s assets, perspectives, and voices. We believe that the broadest possible participation of different races, genders, and other identities is vital to SBN’s continued relevance and our ability to best serve our mission.  As such, we strongly encourage people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other identities to apply for this and all open positions.

EOE:  SBN is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  SBN’s non-discrimination policy can be found here.

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Program Officer: Phoenixville Community Health Foundation

The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation (www.pchf1.org) seeks a self-starter to become its Program Officer. The Foundation aims to improve the health and quality of life for people in the greater Phoenixville region by increasing access to quality healthcare services and promoting healthy communities through grantmaking and collaboration with health, civic, business, and community partners. As a member of a three-person staff, the Program Officer will 1) work collaboratively with the President & CEO and the Board of Directors on the Foundation’s grantmaking, 2) lead its capacity building and other programs, and 3) spearhead its communication efforts. This full-time position reports to the President & CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Grantmaking

  • Administers, in collaboration with President & CEO, the Foundation’s annual grant cycle including reviewing grant applications, conducting due diligence, writing recommendations for the Board of Directors, monitoring progress of grants, conducting site visits, and reviewing grant reports
  • Responds to inquiries and requests for feedback, prepares and sends grant award letters, grant agreements, and other related correspondence
  • Manages and administers mini grants and Youth & Philanthropy program
  • Manages the online grants portal, including creating grant application and review forms and working collaboratively with Director of Finance and Operations on reporting
  • Stays up to date on philanthropic and nonprofit trends

Programs

  • Directs scholarship programs and Champions of the Community awards, including soliciting applications, recruiting selection committee, facilitating the decision-making process, and corresponding with stakeholders and nominees
  • Conducts research with wide variety of stakeholders to identify potential capacity building needs of the regional nonprofit community
  • Works with President & CEO and Board of Directors to develop, launch, and manage capacity building workshops, seminars, webinars, and other programs

Community Relations

  • Plans and manages periodic events and convenings
  • Represents Foundation at community meetings and events locally and regionally which may include some evenings and weekends

Communications

  • Develops and executes the Foundation’s communications strategy
  • Creates and disseminates content via the website, social media, newsletter, and other platforms, consistent with the Foundation’s voice and brand
  • Works with vendor to ensure website is updated frequently with dynamic content
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of user engagement on Foundation’s website and social media platforms and makes recommendations for improvement
  • Stays up to date on social media best practices and trends and identifies new communications channels and opportunities

Qualifications and Attributes

  • Bachelor’s degree or 5-10 years of equivalent and relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of nonprofits, health and human service field, and greater Phoenixville area
  • Previous grantmaking experience a plus, but not required
  • Able to build trusting relationships with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities; community organizing experience a plus
  • Good communication skills including listening, conducting presentations, and excellent writing skills; experience managing multiple social media platforms
  • Proven track record of taking a project from idea stage through execution
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills
  • Creative and critical thinking skills and a sense of curiosity
  • Willingness to ask difficult questions and challenge assumptions
  • Able to have difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Able to complete multiple projects on deadline and maintain a sense of humor
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office products; experience with Foundant or other grantmaking software experience a plus
  • Sound judgement, a strong ethical core, and able to maintain confidentiality

The salary for this position ranges from $65,000 – $75,000, depending upon experience. The Foundation offers a comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, dental, and vision care; retirement plan with an opportunity for matching contributions; and holidays and paid time off. Our Foundation is committed to the growth and development of our employees in a highly collaborative, creative, and high-performing work environment.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to pchf1@pchf1.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Phone interviews will be conducted with those applicants under further consideration. A writing sample may be requested. All applicants will be notified of their status.

The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation is committed to the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, veteran or military status, familial status, disability, and any other characteristic protected by law. People of color and those with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Vice President of External Relations & Development: African American Museum in Philadelphia

Position Summary:

Vice President of External Relations and Development, providing strategic and operational leadership for its philanthropic initiatives. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will join the Museum’s Executive Team at an exciting time, as the Museum is poised to undertake an ambitious capital campaign and execute a new strategic plan. The Museum plans to diversify its revenue sources through the engagement of individuals and by increasing support from major foundations and corporate partners. The key to the Museum’s success will be heightening its public image and broadening its circle of support. The successful candidate will have a full commitment to the Museum’s mission, the growth of its resources through support from diverse sources, the management of capital campaigns, and the strategic advancement of its brand.  The candidate must be a dynamic self-starter with the ability to provide leadership support the realization of the Museum’s long-term development vision.

The Vice President will partner with the President & CEO and Board of Directors and will work closely with other members of the Executive Team to increase philanthropic support and sustain it at a level that will enable the Museum to continue to achieve its mission and vision. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President of External Relations and Development will provide leadership and strategic oversight for the Museum’s comprehensive fund development program to continue to build annual support and to ensure the success of its campaigns as well as cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational gifts to further secure the Museum’s future.

The Vice President is responsible for leading the Museum’s annual, capital, and endowment fund development efforts to secure financial and in-kind support from key donors and prospects at the local, regional, and national levels. The incumbent will have oversight responsibility of the fund development function and will provide leadership in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-end major individual, corporate, and foundation gifts.

Collaborating closely with the President & CEO, the Vice President will implement a comprehensive and multifaceted donor-communication and stewardship strategy ensuring donor satisfaction. The Vice President will lead the Museum-wide commitment to fully utilize technology and software systems to increase and monitor fundraising opportunities. The Vice President will work closely with the President & CEO to forecast the Museum’s potential development revenue capabilities and project strategic long-range fund development plans and specific strategies to successfully secure these resources. S/he will have strong working relationships with the Board of Directors and Executive Team colleagues.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Spends approximately 60% of time cultivating high-end individual, corporate, and foundation donors and prospects; manages a portfolio of prospects and donors, with primary responsibility for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding these relationships using a high level of visibility.
  • Creates, implements, and refines a Museum-wide action plan for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and prospects that allows the Museum to actively achieve the strategic initiatives set forth in annual, capital, and endowment campaigns, along with any informal campaign plans.
  • Effectively staffs the President & CEO in his role as chief fundraiser for the Museum, matching the President & CEO with the Museum’s top donors and prospects in an appropriate strategy for engaging these donors and prospects in the Museum’s mission and vision.
  • Provides strong leadership to the Development Coordinator, Grant Manager/ Special Projects Coordinator and other development staff and volunteers, ensuring that individual responsibilities are well-defined and communicated while also encouraging a team environment. Identifies and mentors key Museum staff as development resources in presenting their areas of expertise to donors. As needed, identifies underperforming members of the Development Team staff and designs corrective strategies including corrective action plans, exit strategies, and terminations.
  • In collaboration with the President & CEO, works closely with the Board of Directors, Executive Team, and Campaign leadership to identify funding priorities in order to plan and implement comprehensive campaign strategies and accomplish team goals.  Establishes a communications plan to keep the Executive Team and Board of Directors current on fundraising strategies, activity, and results.
  • Creates, implements, and refines audience development plans for acquiring, renewing, and upgrading donors, members and prospects with and through the Museum’s software.
  • Oversees special events and cultivation activities to raise funds, engage donors and partners, and build the Museum’s image.
  • Oversees the development of a comprehensive portfolio of communication materials for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship support.
  • Conducts business-related travel as needed.

Candidate Profile:

The Vice President of External Relations and Development will be a bold thinker and a strategic, yet “hands-on” executor, who will establish and lead a best-in-class development program. S/he will be results-oriented with exceptional strengths in communication and relationship-building. S/he will have earned a reputation for effectiveness in partnering with a CEO and Senior Executive Team and will be able to guide and lead others. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will have significant and proven leadership and management experience in a complex organization with multiple internal and external constituencies.

The ideal candidate will have the following personal competencies and characteristics:

Expertise in Development: The Vice President of External Relations and Development will be an experienced leader in the field of development with a measurable track record of success. S/he will have demonstrated expertise in the cultivation, solicitation, and closing of high-end gifts tied to a multi-year fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on capital campaigns. To succeed with her/his responsibilities, s/he will flourish in a diverse and high-achieving environment and will be energized by the prospect of leading the Development Team, designing and implementing processes, and integrating best practices. S/he will have strong data and analysis orientation and a proven ability to use metrics to drive development decisions and achieve strategic objectives.

Relationship-building and Communication: The Vice President of External Relations and Development will be skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels and with varied constituencies including individuals, Board of Directors, members, administrative colleagues, donors, and volunteers. S/he will be a confident and articulate communicator with the ability to work fluidly across all levels. The Vice President of External Relations and Development will have an inspirational approach to building collaboration and buy-in and generating support from stakeholders. S/he will be a charismatic, high-energy leader who can talk with anyone and successfully convey the Museum’s objectives to express the mission and fund-raising goals with clarity, passion, and persuasion. As a proactive communicator, s/he will engage with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and the Executive Team regularly for collaborative planning and implementation.

Executing for Results: This leader will be skilled at building the Museum’s reputation for high performance and accountability for results. S/he will be committed to development leadership with a broad knowledge of institutional advancement, major gift identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. S/he will utilize proven management strategies and best practices to build the Museum’s Development Department, manage its staff members, measure results and report outcomes.

Brand Development: The Vice President of External Relations and Development will help the Museum build its brand and reach through the development of collateral materials, special events, and cultivation activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

A bachelor’s degree in fund development, business, education or related field is required. The Vice President of Development will have at least eight years of fundraising/advancement experience.  Management experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time operating a computer and other office productivity devices such as a calculator, telephone, and copy machine. Must be able to adapt to high pace environments occasionally moving/lifting lightweight equipment and other work-related objects up to 25lbs. May have to work late nights, weekends and in outdoor weather.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Education Level:
A bachelor’s degree in fund development, business, education or related field is required. The Vice President of Development will have at least eight years of fundraising/advancement experience.  Management experience is preferred.
To Apply

Please send your resume, references and cover letter to hr@aampmuseum.org

Grants & Development Services Manager: African American Museum in Philadelphia

Position Summary:

African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) seeks a creative, strategic, well-organized and enthusiastic development professional to support the Museum’s Development Department as Grants & Development Services Manager.  The position is responsible for the management of the Museum’s grants processes and also oversees various development services, including  gift processing, benefit fulfillment and prospect research as carried out by Development Department staff.

The position is charged with aggressively identifying funding opportunities and generating awards; researching and writing successful grant proposals; working collaboratively with other AAMP staff to identify fundable programming; and assisting the stewardship of AAMP’s relationships with all sources of corporate, foundation, and governmental funding. Coordinate the development of grant proposals across Museum departments and support the development of concepts for funding proposals which align with the strategic priorities of the organization.  Ensure the timely fulfillment of all grant award reporting requirements.

The position is also responsible for directly managing Development Department staff and overseeing the workflow of the Development Department, including processing, tracking and benefit fulfillment related to memberships, individual giving, and gala sponsorships; gift processing and ensuring that all gifts are processed in a timely fashion; checking all gift and membership batches for accuracy; and managing CEO requests for prospect research assignments.  Provides direct feedback to each subordinate, and handles all subordinates’ behavioral and work performance issues with support from Human Resources if necessary.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Grants

  • Stewarding foundation and corporate relationships through ongoing communications
  • Writing proposals, preparing applications and gathering supporting documents
  • Maintaining and implementing a calendar of funding activities including due dates and impact report timelines
  • Researching and identifying new government, corporate, foundations and private funding prospects
  • Identifying funding opportunities and new program areas to match client’s priorities, using relevant research tools
  • Communicating with appropriate funding staff prior to submission of proposals
  • Writing and ensuring the timely submission of final reports

Development Services

  • Supporting Development Department staff by providing oversight, managing workflow, reviewing outputs and assisting staff members in the timely fulfillment of goals
  • Monitoring the accuracy and timely acknowledgment of sponsors, donors and members, and the fulfillment of appropriate benefits
  • Ensuring the consistent and appropriate use of software and program systems
  • Coordinating the reporting of Development Department outcomes
  • Assisting the Human Resources Department in hiring, evaluating, and, when necessary, terminating Development Department personnel

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education/ Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum five to seven years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Excellent written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals
  • Solid computer skills; knowledge of constituent management and donor management systems; Blackbaud products highly desirable
  • Excellent editing skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies including proposal writing and donor stewardship
  • Strong knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research
  • Strong knowledge of interpreting and analyzing diverse data
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Experience and skills in the use of basic software including MS Word, PowerPoint, Publishers, etc.
  • Ability to train, direct, manage, evaluate, and motivate staff and volunteers
  • Ability to work in non-profit environment; demonstrate flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities
  • Handle a large variety of complex tasks and prioritizing workflow in a fast paced office environment
  • Ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the public; exercise tact and diplomacy at all times; demonstrate an understanding of protocol and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues
  • Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends, holidays and special event hours, as necessary

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time operating a computer and other office productivity devices such as a calculator, telephone, and copy machine. Must be able to adapt to high pace environments occasionally moving/lifting lightweight equipment and other work-related objects up to 25lbs. May have to work late nights, and weekends.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree
To Apply

Please send your resume, references and cover letter to hr@aampmuseum.org 

Visitor Services Manager: African American Museum in Philadelphia

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Visitor Services Manager oversees all administrative, managerial, and budgetary aspects of the Visitor Services Department. This includes the strategic planning and execution of visitor services goals and advertising strategies. He/She serves as an Ambassador for the Museum and is responsible for the overall management of customer service as well as directly facilitating a safe, educational and beneficial visitor experience for all Museum guests. The Visitor Services Manager will be expected to proactively propose new ideas that will improve and enhance the visitor experience as well as increase revenue. The Visitor Services Manager reports to the VP of Finance & Administration and is part of the Senior Management team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
VISITOR SERVICES 

  • Develop and manage admission strategies, including packages, partner discounts, advertising, and trade shows
  • Work with Finance and Administration Departments to oversee Museum facilities and ensure that hardware is functional and ready for visitor services staff and the public’s use
  • Organize and administer the overall operations of the Visitor Services Department with a focus on customer service, organization, and efficiency, ensuring visitors are attended to professionally and promptly
  • Schedule, train, and manage Visitor Services personnel, ensuring adherence to admission procedures as well as ensuring that communication and information are current and accurate
  • Work with Development Department to develop and manage the advertising and outreach strategies for individuals, members, school/groups and corporate partners that include online communication and electronic/direct mail
  • Coordinate with the Educational Programming Manager as school/group tours are scheduled to ensure the quality of visitors’ experience and safety during school/group tour visits
  • Manage Group Sales ensuring the timely input and processing of group tour reservations as well as the coordination of contracts and invoicing, and prompt and accurate payment processing
  • Collaborate with the Development Department to manage the organization and administration of the Visitor Services volunteer program.
  • Assist any special interest groups, in order to provide a unique on-site experience for a select number of visitors.
  • Serve as an advocate for visitors while simultaneously promoting the welfare of the Museum; communicating with a variety of visitors with diverse interests and abilities to ensure a positive Museum experience;
  • Manage and resolve visitor concerns and complaints to their satisfaction and the Museum’s

FACILITY RENTAL

  • Develop and manage facility rental strategies, including packages, member discounts, advertising, and trade shows
  • Work with the VP of Finance & Administration to review and update facility rental rates ensuring they align with the Museum’s business model and current museum industry standards
  • Work with Development Department to develop and manage advertising and outreach strategies for corporate partners, donors, and members that include online communications and electronic/direct mail
  • Work with clients to negotiate rates related to facility rentals
  • Plan and orchestrate the logistics and set-up for facility rentals
  • Implement follow-up as needed, including invoicing, “thank you” letters, etc.
  • Cultivate and build upon existing relationships and contracts with caterers and other vendors
  • Work with the Security & Maintenance Departments to ensure adequate staffing of rentals, education and public programs, and special events during evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary

GIFT SHOP

  • Develop and manage gift shop strategies, including identifying appropriate merchandise, member discounts, advertising, and trade shows
  • Work with Development Department to develop and manage advertising and outreach strategies for the gift shop that include online communication and electronic/direct mail
  • Work with necessary departments to identify merchandise relevant to the Museum’s mission, exhibitions, related programming and events, and visitor demand
  • Conduct regular inventory for the Museum gift shop
  • Perform monthly merchandise reconciliation with the Finance Department
  • Train and oversee staff in sales and merchandising

DATABASE MANAGEMENT

  • Manage and distribute a weekly schedule of tours and special events
  • Manage the Museum’s Point-of-Sales (POS) system with visitor, facility usage, and museum store statistics
  • Maintain and generate daily/weekly/monthly visitor reports for the Finance Office including details such as visitor attendance records, demographic information, survey results, etc.
  • Generate, analyze and reconcile statistical reports on a monthly basis with the Finance Office

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

  • Assist the VP of Finance & Administration as necessary to ensure the fulfillment of department and division goals, including special events and other special projects when needed
  • Act as the Museum’s representative at meetings associated with hospitality and tourism networking functions to promote the Museum in the tourism market
  • Prepare monthly Committee/Executive-level reports, presentations, and/or agendas on budgeting, system performance, proposed improvements, and any necessary further analysis as needed
  • Participate in board committee activities such as attending meetings and providing administrative support when needed
  • Manage the implementation and enforcement of Museum standards
  • Develop and manage an annual budget for the Visitor Services Department
  • Assist the VP of Finance & Administration in developing, implementing and managing policies and procedures for the Visitor Services Department and Museum’s POS system
  • Assist the Human Resources Department in hiring, evaluating, and terminating Visitor Services personnel
  • Work with the Security & Maintenance Manager to implement and conduct periodic reviews of all security and emergency procedures
  • Assist the Security & Maintenance Manager in developing, implementing and managing American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards for the Museum Emergency Handbook, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, way signage, and identification badges for all staff, volunteers, and business office visitors
  • Perform other duties as needed and as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Education/ Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required with course work in business or arts administration
  • Minimum five to seven years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Solid computer skills; knowledge of constituent management and point-of-sale systems; Blackbaud products highly desirable
  • Knowledge of customer service principles, practices, and procedures; arts and/or leisure audiences preferred
  • Knowledge of financial record-keeping practices and procedures; ability to type numeric entries using ten key and make basics calculation accurately; excellent business math skills
  • Ability to develop, implement and manage effective initiatives and strategies to ensure consistent excellent customer service in all areas of the public Museum
  • Ability to train, direct, manage, evaluate, and motivate staff and volunteers
  • Ability to work in non-profit environment; adhere to deadlines; demonstrate flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities
  • Handle a large variety of complex tasks and prioritizing workflow in a fast-paced office environment
  • Ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the public; exercise tact and diplomacy at all times; demonstrate an understanding of protocol and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues
  • Ability to regularly work evenings, weekends, holidays and special event hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS &WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time operating a computer and other offices productivity devices such as a calculator, telephone, and copy machine. Must be able to adapt to high pace environments occasionally moving/lifting lightweight equipment and other work-related objects up to 25lbs. May have to work late nights, weekends and in outdoor weather.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Education Level:
Bachelor’s Degree required with course work in business or arts administration; Minimum five to seven years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
To Apply

Please send your resume, references and cover letter to hr@aampmuseum.org.