Community Bulletin Board

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EMPLOYMENT

The ARC of Chester County–Chief Executive Officer: located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer who is committed to the mission of The Arc of Chester County and the inclusion of all individuals. The ideal candidate will lead with a strategic vision rooted in promoting inclusion and aiming to drive systemic change within the community and the human services industry.

The preferred candidate will successfully cultivate a culture of advocacy and self-determination and lead the organization and ensure that every person is empowered to make decisions about their own lives.

Candidates must possess an employment record that meets or exceeds the requirement of the position.

Role of the CEO:
The Chief Executive Officer reports the President of the Board of Directors, and the primary responsibilities include:

• Lead, grow, inspire, and develop a committed workforce of over 1,200 people and a dedicated volunteer base of more than 1,000 people, fostering an environment of compassion that aligns with The Arc’s mission, vision, values and goals.
• Connect deeply with the Intellectual Disabilities/Autism, Early Intervention, and Early Childhood community, driving initiatives that align with their needs and aspirations.
• Manage The Arc of Chester County overseeing compliance and an annual budget of approximately $35 million and assets of $14.6 million. Lead initiatives that grow programs/services, revenue and assets.
• Strategically innovate and guide the organization through complex challenges, governmental changes at the state and federal level, and create unique opportunities with a forward-thinking approach.
• Directly supervise and strategize with an executive leadership team as well as collaborate with staff and leaders of different divisions.
• Actively engage in advocacy and community outreach, ensuring The Arc’s voice is influential in public policy and community welfare at the state and local level.
• Collaborate with and build the Board of Directors to sharpen strategic focus, diversify skillset, ensure financial health, and increase efficiency and future growth.
• Foster new and further existing relationships with elected officials, state government leadership, funders, and partner organizations to increase the scope and depth of the mission.
• Build partnership and trust within the network of local chapters of The Arc.
• Passionately share The Arc’s story of impact across the state, inspiring and asking community leaders and neighbors to partner and invest.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and more than ten years (15 years preferred) in a senior leadership position.
• Previous experience within the Human Services industry.
• Previous nonprofit management experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge and understanding of business development and management within the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A), Early Intervention and (EI), Early Childhood systems, and the connecting systems.
• Experience in navigating policy and regulatory environments and significant expertise in disability rights, the legislative process and state and federal funding systems, is preferred.
• Deep commitment and connection to the mission and values of The Arc of Chester County and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Autism, coupled with a personal and professional history of inclusive and compassionate leadership.
• Successful track record in strategic planning, fiscal management, Board engagement, and organizational growth.
• Proven financial acumen. Able to manage multimillion-dollar budgets, government contracts, and diverse funding streams.
• Robust experience in advocacy and community engagement, with a history of impactful public speaking and community involvement.
• Track record of securing funding through government, philanthropic, and community sources, and influencing policy and/or systems change.
• Demonstrated ability in staff development, fostering professional growth, accountability, and organizational leadership.
• Experience in board or committee development through strategic recruitment, training, and engagement to enhance governance and support organizational goals.
• Collaborative problem-solver who seeks, encourages and values input from staff, board, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Experience as a community leader, serving as the public face of the organization, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders, and cultivating strong partnerships.
• Salary: Commensurate with the requirements of the position with a range of $250,000 to $275,000.
• Benefits: Employer sponsored medical, long-term disability, paid time off, sick time, employer paid life insurance, accidental death & disability, 457b, employee assistance program, and employee discount program. Additional employee-paid benefits: vision, dental, short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and legal/credit monitoring

How to Apply
Email letter of interest, resume and references to ceosearch@arcofchestercounty.org. No phone calls, please. No applications will be accepted from third-party posting sites. Deadline for Applications is February 15.

PowerCorpsPHL–Director of Advancement: is a newly created location-flexible senior leadership role responsible for helping PowerCorpsPHL (PCPHL) sustain and grow its work by building the relationships, resources, and public understanding that make that work possible. The Director will have the rare opportunity to shape how the organization tells its story and builds support for programs that consistently deliver clear and impactful outcomes at the local and national level.

The Director of Advancement will strengthen existing fundraising efforts, and in particular develop a fundraising program, with a focus on building new strategies and relationships with individual and institutional partners. This critical foundation will determine how PCPHL raises funds and communicates its impact externally and will engage the Board in fundraising for the first time. It is a “build-and-lead” role for a seasoned professional who thrives with creative freedom and is motivated to implement structure, systems, and strategy within an organization that already delivers real results.

PCPHL operates at the intersection of workforce development, environmental sustainability, and community-based violence prevention. Experience in any or all of these areas is welcome but not required. More importantly, the ideal candidate learns complex projects quickly, asks thoughtful questions, and communicates with authenticity and respect for the people and communities at the center of PCPHL’s work.

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART?
Advancement professionals are equipped and empowered to do their best work at organizations that are 1) clear about their purpose, 2) deliver real results, and 3) sure of where they are headed. PowerCorpsPHL has all three, with strong leadership, proven data, and a clear understanding, and proof, of how its work creates impact—ensuring the person hired for the role will benefit from the critical success factors that so many organizations can’t offer and that fundraisers often lack control over.

The position offers a competitive salary, location flexibility, and the opportunity to broaden one’s experience by working across both local, place-based, direct service programs and nationally relevant field-building and replication initiatives, with ample room for creative and strategic ownership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

• Communicate PCPHL’s complex work to a variety of audiences in ways that connect and distinguish its local, place-based impact in Philadelphia and the national relevance and replication value of its model.
• Develop and lead a clear, realistic fundraising and communications strategy aligned with PCPHL’s mission and growth goals.
• Set annual fundraising goals, forecast revenue, and track progress over time.
• Serve as a steward of PCPHL’s voice, values, and brand, ensuring communications are authentic, respectful, and aligned with organizational culture.
• Work with department leaders to support existing programs, explore growth opportunities, and advance strategic priorities.
• Thoughtfully engage and involve the Board of Directors directly in strategic fundraising and outreach activities.

FUNDRAISING & EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

• Map and build relationships from the ground up: understand networks, stakeholders, and donor ecosystems; cultivate board, individual, philanthropic, corporate, and government partners; and steward existing relationships.
• Lead proposal development and manage relationships with institutional funders.
• Design and grow an individual donor program, including year-end fundraising efforts.
• Lead and support PCPHL fundraising and engagement events.
• Ensure accurate donor records and timely acknowledgement of gifts.
• Thoughtfully engage and involve the Board of Directors directly in strategic fundraising and outreach activities.

COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND

• Write and oversee the distribution of stories and digital content that help people understand and support PCPHL’s work.
• Manage the organization’s website, social media, and digital presence with consistency and care.
• Work with designers, artists, and consultants as needed to support communications goals.

TEAM & INTERNAL CAPACITY BUILDING

• Help colleagues understand the “why” behind fundraising and communications decisions—not just the outputs.
• Supervise and support development and communications staff, as applicable.
• Build and leverage systems, software, and processes that make fundraising and communications more effective and sustainable over time.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Director of Advancement reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the senior leadership team and Board of Directors. The role will receive ongoing administrative support and may supervise one or more staff members. The organization is ready to support this role with enthusiasm, partnership, and trust.

LOCATION
Location is flexible. The role may be structured as fully in-person in Philadelphia, fully remote (open to candidates in any U.S. time zone) with required quarterly travel to Philadelphia, or hybrid.

COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is $125,000 annually. PCPHL offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off; and professional development assistance.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis through March 1, 2026. To apply, please submit the following materials at tinyurl.com/PCPHL-Advancement.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Work samples (3 required)

Note on work samples: At least one sample must be a strategic document (e.g., a development strategy, fundraising plan, or donor engagement plan). The other two samples may include donor communications, sponsorship materials, a case for support, or a grant proposal excerpt. We encourage applicants to choose samples that reflect the breadth of their skills and the depth of their development strategy and planning experience.

Materials will be reviewed by the recruiter, Fairmount Ventures, a women-owned and led consulting business committed to catalyzing social impact and equity in cities and communities by building the capacity of the nonprofit and public sectors. See fairmountinc.com for a complete overview of the firm.