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Executive Search

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Executive Leadership Search

EMPLOYMENT

Development & Communications Coordinator – Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve   The development and communications coordinator is a crucial part of both the Preserve’s fundraising and community engagement efforts. This position is responsible for managing the Preserve’s marketing and communications and supports the Preserve’s fundraising strategies. This position reports directly to the director of donor and partner relations. FULL POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities Development:

  • Administrative
    • CRM database management
    • Gift processing
    • Development committee support
    • Campaign management
    • Collateral design
    • Periodic retail coverage
  • Cultivation
    • Current and prospect donor research
    • Tributes and Memorial Program management
  • Special Events
    • Support planning and execution of annual signature fundraising events, periodic donor cultivation events and other Preserve-sponsored events

Marketing and Communications:

  • Communications Partnerships
    • Develop media, press, industry and local/regional tourism partnerships
    • Oversee advertising , promotions and key Preserve communications
  • Brand Manager
    • Oversee branding guidelines and alignment
    • Develop all marketing collateral
  • Publications Editor-in-Chief
    • Oversee regular Preserve communications, including monthly digital newsletter and education programming memo, and annual print newsletter
  • Administrative
    • Track marketing and communications calendar
    • Implement annual marketing and communications budget
    • Produce regular marketing and communications reports for key stakeholders
  • Social Media
    • Oversight and content creation for all social media accounts based on analytic strategies
  • Website
    • Oversee all aspects of org and liaise with related vendors

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, marketing or similar field
  • 5+ years of development and/or communications experience
  • Dynamic relationship-building abilities
  • Superior communication skills
  • Strong acumen for data analytics
  • Strong project management experience
  • Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Mailchimp, WordPress, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, donor CRM and all major social media platforms
  • Experience in working with non-profit organizations and volunteers preferred
  • Familiarity with the Preserve’s conservation and environmental mission

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000, and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: Sarah Norris, director of donor and partner relations, at norris@bhwp.org

Director of Finance –HealthSpark Foundation The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for leading the Foundation’s financial and administrative strategy and proactively aligning all aspects of financial and administrative management with the organization’s mission, guiding principles, and goals. The Director oversees the day-to-day administrative and financial operations of the Foundation and its subsidiary, 2606 LLC, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Director supports sound decision-making by ensuring that all appropriate parties are wellinformed about financial and administrative issues relevant to the Foundation and 2506 LLC.

The Director is responsible for cash and treasury management, risk management, HR and payroll/ benefits, and financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. The Director is also responsible for managing contracts that support the financial and administrative duties for the Foundation and 2506 LLC that are carried out by third party contractors, including accounting, IT, investment management, tax preparation and audit, and property management of the nonprofit tenant center. The Director of Finance and Operations reports to the President, CEO. This is a full-time, salaried position with fully on-site or hybrid options.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • In consultation with the President, CEO, lead in the development of financial and administrative plans and strategies that are consistent with overall organizational mission, guiding principles, and goals
  • Manage cash and treasury for the organization, including compliance with the minimum distribution requirement
  • Manage the annual budget process
  • Manage annual tax filings and other compliance reporting
  • Manage banking relationships
  • Review and approve payroll
  • Review and approve accounts payable bills
  • Review monthly reconciliations; review financial statements and present to the Finance Committee
  • Proactively communicate with the Foundation’s Board of Directors regarding the financial position of the Foundation, including preparation of the quarterly Audit, Finance, and Investment Committee agendas and meetings and support preparation for bimonthly board meetings
  • Oversee and manage contracts with outsourced providers (includes accounting, audit/ tax preparation, property management, HR/payroll including benefits packages, investment manager, and information technology)
  • Prepare dashboards of key performance indicators, as defined by the Board
  • Manage grantmaking process in coordination with Program Officer
  • Manage staff benefit programs (health, life & retirement plans; employee notices (workers’ comp, 401(k), HSA benefits, etc.)
  • Manage on-site office duties such as supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and mail
  • Provide occasional on-site support for tenants and building visitors if needed, such as questions on use of community room, backup support for room reservation portal, additional communication with cleaning service, etc.

Other job functions may be assigned or changed by the foundation. The general and specific responsibilities and requirements of the Director of Finance and Administration may also change periodically.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Progressive experience with financial reporting, analysis, and presentation
  • Experience reviewing and managing contracts
  • Experience managing business risk • Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
  • BA/BS degree, or an equivalent level of hands-on experience
  • Facility with database management systems, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; Quickbooks Online; accounting systems such as Bill.com
  • Agility and ability to quickly pivot and thrive in a fluid environment; ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Flexibility in scheduling for periodic night or weekend meetings, events, as well as occasional overnight travel
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocols, and deadlines; ability to manage and complete multiple projects, troubleshoot, establish and act upon organizational priorities while meeting short- and longterm deadlines with a variable workload • Commitment to social and racial justice and to supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the power differential inherent in the funder-grantee relationship as well as the ability and the willingness to manage such relationships properly, professionally, respectfully, and ethically
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance for site visits and meetings • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Salary and Benefits: 

  • Salary Range: The range for the position is $120,000- 130,000
  • Benefits: Employer pays 100% of premiums for health and dental benefits of employees and 75% of premiums for spouses and children. Employer pays 100% of life and disability insurance. 18 days PTO, 11 paid holidays plus paid vacation the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
  • Location: This position may be fully on-site or hybrid on-site/remote. If hybrid, the employee will be expected to be present in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, unless other arrangements are approved by the CEO.
  • FLSA Status: Exempt

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Emma Hertz, President, CEO ehertz@healthspark.org

Executive Director –Women’s Community Revitalization Project  WCRP is seeking an Executive Director (ED) who will oversee our work spanning affordable housing development, supportive services, property and asset management, community outreach, organizing, and advocacy while also positioning the organization to adapt to the evolving needs of the communities we serve. Working closely with staff, board members and external partners, the ED will provide visionary leadership and foster innovative solutions that build on WCRP’s legacy of excellence, deepen our impact across Philadelphia, and build the power of constituents and the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader with a passion for social justice and community development to step into a leadership role within one of Philadelphia’s strongest organizations dedicated to affordable housing.

Candidate Profile  While no one candidate will have all the experience outlined in the position description, ideal candidates will display the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and attributes:

Passion for the Mission  Overall, the ideal candidate for this position will be able to champion how our simultaneous strategies of real estate development, property management, supportive services, community organizing, and leadership development are essential to the success of our mission.  The Executive Director role requires experience and/or familiarity with the field of affordable housing development, along with a strong understanding of public policy issues affecting low-income women and their families. The candidate will believe in the power of advocacy, coalition building, community organizing, and leadership development to advance policies that promote economic and social well-being. They will understand the connection between our goals and the need to maintain best practices in supportive services and property management.

Ideally, the ED will have lived and/or professional experience in understanding the communities WCRP serves.  Related work experience may be in community organizing and/or community and economic development, including financing, policy, regulatory compliance, project management, or equity-focused initiatives such as community land trusts.

Vision and Strategic Thinker  With a commitment to holistic community development, the ED will ensure WCRP stays abreast of needs in the communities we serve as well as trends in real estate development, supportive services, property management, and community organizing to drive our mission forward. The ED will provide strategic leadership to guide the organization through short, medium, and long-term visioning. They will oversee the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and work plans across programmatic areas and administrative functions, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

Nonprofit Administration and Governance  The ED will ensure that the organization remains compliant with its bylaws, internal policies, and external regulations, fostering accountability and operational excellence. Working closely with the Deputy Director, CFO and team leads for real estate development, community organizing, supportive services and asset management as well as the Board of Directors and its committees, the ED will ensure effective oversight and collaboration to drive successful programs and organizational growth.

Fundraising and Financial Management  The ED will oversee fundraising and financial management, ensuring the organization’s fiscal health and sustainability. The ED will have a track record of raising revenue from diversified sources and will set priorities and lead strategic efforts in fundraising, grant seeking, borrowing, and investing, working closely with the Deputy Director to secure adequate funding for WCRP’s initiatives.

The ED will also lead the development, implementation and oversight of annual operating budgets for WCRP and its developments, ensuring that the organization and its housing developments (separate entities) are in strong financial positions. Regularly engaging with the Finance Committee, the ED will review financial statements and provide leadership to align financial planning with the organization’s mission and long-term goals.

Relationship Building  The Executive Director will serve as a dynamic representative and advocate for WCRP, articulating its mission, priorities, and impact to a broad range of constituent groups including residents, funders, and elected officials. This individual will reinforce WCRP’s strong reputation in the sector, while cultivating relationships that advance the organization’s goals. A natural convener and network builder, the ED will share WCRP’s story, champion our work, and deepen engagement with the communities we serve. 

In addition, strong candidates will offer:

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to take a long-term, thoughtful approach to achieving organizational goals
  • Ability to attract, develop, retain, motivate, and lead staff while maintaining a high level of performance and a leadership style that is collaborative and inclusive
  • Demonstrated experiences in decisively setting priorities, overseeing finances, delegating responsibilities, assuring accountability, and allocating resources to ensure results
  • Understanding of and respect for populations with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
  • Strong communication including exceptional listening skills and an openness to new ideas
  • Prior experience working with elected officials
  • Understanding of issues affecting low-income women and their families and how political advocacy, coalition building, community organizing, and grassroots leadership advance policies that promote economic and social well-being.

Compensation & Benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $145,000 – $170,000 with benefits.

Contact Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Alicia Salerno. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

Associate I-Fundraising & Development –Pew Fund-Pew Charitable Trusts   The Associate I, Pew Fund, works with a five-person team focused on grant-making to nonprofit organizations throughout the Philadelphia region. Reporting to the officer, Pew Fund, this position provides broad project support that includes technical systems and knowledge management as well as collaborating with program officers in the grant selection and monitoring process.

Located in Pew’s Philadelphia office, this position will participate in Pew’s core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and will have flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week, as business needs permit. Because this is a place-based program that requires understanding of and connections with the local community, candidates must reside within commuting distance to the Philadelphia office.

Responsibilities

  • Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project’s related goals.
  • Manage and maintain team’s use of Pew’s technical systems, including SharePoint-based collaborative workspaces, PeopleSoft, Ironclad (contracts management), Salesforce. Coordinate   the Pew Fund’s transition to a new grants management system, SmartSimple, in 2025, including helping to set up and test the new system.
  • Update and maintain detailed records of Pew Fund grantmaking activities, ensuring accuracy and consistency, including tracking the submission and review of grant applications, reports, and payments.
  • Identify opportunities to improve or streamline team processes and create and maintain a well-organized, efficient, and easy-to-access knowledge archive, including maintaining the Pew Fund’s performance dashboard, coordinating team meetings, and tracking and managing status updates for action items and progress towards the achievement of team objectives.
  • Provide research support, collecting and reviewing documentation and preparing summaries, as requested. Prepare materials for calls and meetings with prospective applicants and subject matter experts and provide follow-up materials such as action points and summaries as needed.
  • Manage the prospective applicant inquiry process, including reviewing submissions and collaborating with Pew Fund team to determine and carry out next steps.
  • Assist senior staff with the preparation of grant documents, including both internal documentation, such as working in Pew’s accounting system to create budgets and templates for board recommendations and working in Pew’s contracting system to create grant agreements, along with external communication with grantees.
  • Provide support to the Evaluation Capacity Building Initiative as needed, which includes assisting with infrastructure grants management and the coordination of program events.
  • Participate in activities that support the Philadelphia program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

  • Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively with colleagues and leveraging a variety of technical systems to advance complex projects to successful completion with measurable results.
  • Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage productive and collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
  • Experience in contributing to a team working on complex projects and achieving measurable results.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Generally, one year of applicable experience.

The salary range ($63,800 USD – $71,300 USD) represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew’s commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

To Apply:  Careers  Application Deadline: January 24, 2025