The Grants Manager assists in the implementation of a comprehensive institutional fundraising program, securing restricted and unrestricted support from new and returning institutional donors, including foundations, corporate foundations, and government entities. Alongside the Director of Foundation Relations and Government Grants, this position works from an approved set of organizational fundraising priorities, including a wide range of education, exhibition, program, strategic priority, and endowment opportunities, among others. This position is responsible for the timely preparation and submission of successful grant proposals, with equal emphasis on the stewardship of foundation relationships and meeting all reporting requirements. In addition to overseeing a portfolio of assigned prospects, the Manager is responsible to identify and cultivate new funders to help the program fulfill its ambitious annual financial objectives. In addition, the Manager builds and maintains cross-departmental relationships to stay current with internal program developments and identifies viable institutional prospects to fund approved new initiatives. 

About Lyric Fest

Quintessence Theatre, now in its 16th season of producing epic, classic theatre in Northwest Philadelphia, seeks an experienced, strategic and mission-driven Capital Campaign Manager to join our team.  In 2024, Quintessence purchased its longtime home, the historic Sedgwick Theater on Germantown Avenue, and is embarking on an ambitious renovation project and Capital Campaign to create a performing arts center for its community. In partnership with the Director of Development, Executive Director, Producing Artistic Director and Board of Directors/Campaign Committee the Capital Campaign Manager will assist in creating and implementing strategies to help Quintessence successfully complete this Campaign, currently envisioned to raise $35 million over a multi-year period.  This is a full-time, exempt position, requiring evening and weekend work. Flexibility with remote work will be provided where possible. Quintessence anticipates that this position will grow in scope and responsibility during the course of the Campaign, and hopes to find an individual that is eager to grow with us.

Title: Development Coordinator

Department: Development     

Reports to: Manager, Development Services

Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Manager, Development Services, the Development Coordinator provides daily administrative support for the giving programs of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts.  The Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for the processing and acknowledgement of philanthropic gifts, as well as accurately maintaining guest data in our CRM software.

Position Overview

MusiCoLab seeks a part-time Executive Director to guide the organization through its next stage of development, overseeing daily operations, fundraising, and partnerships, while supporting the board and creative team in advancing the organization’s mission. 

MusiCoLab nurtures new musicals and the artists who create them, cultivating a vibrant community of Philadelphia-based writers and sharing their work with local audiences as part of the wider ecosystem of musical theater development.

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, a 211-year-old, member-supported library, research center and learning community located in a National Historic Landmark on Washington Square, seeks an experienced Director of Development to join our team and provide strategic direction and guidance for the Development department.  We are a vital cultural resource in Greater Philadelphia, hosting speaker series, reading and discussion groups, arts and architecture-focused exhibits, intimate concerts, films and more. Our programming connects a strong circulating library with strengths in literature, history and design, and a renowned special collection focused on Philadelphia architects and buildings for a robust case for support. The Director of Development will play a crucial role in advancing our mission.

The Athenaeum is launching a new strategic plan in 2026 and the Director of Development will build a fundraising and communications plan to implement it. As a frontline fundraiser, the Director of Development’s fundraising priorities include growing individual and major gifts, annual fund and membership support; foundation, corporate and government support; implementing a planned giving strategy; and creating strategies for special events and special project fundraising.

Why Join Us

As Director of Development at The Athenaeum, you will be part of a collaborative, strategic and forward-thinking environment that supports your professional growth while charting the path in a newly-created position. You will work closely with our Executive Director, Board and staff to drive organizational growth and sustainability for an exciting organization with high member satisfaction and increasing “buzz.”

Primary Function: The Program Officer for Fellowships is responsible for advancing the ongoing grantmaking efforts of The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage (“the Center”) to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural community in Greater Philadelphia. The Program Officer will report to and thoughtfully partner with the Director of Grantmaking Programs on the planning and implementation of the Center’s annual Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant cycle (“Fellowships). The Program Officer will collaborate with the Director of Grantmaking Programs in developing program strategy that actively generates ideas for capacity-building programming, editorial content, publications, and other activities that advance the Center’s mission. 

The Program Officer will research and connect with artists, curators, scholars, and other practitioners across the fields of art practices served by the Fellowships’ funding area. They will employ this knowledge in their work to contribute to the Center’s grantmaking processes and capacity-building programs, sharing their findings with Center colleagues, grantees and Pew Fellows, as well as other relevant Center constituencies. 

WXPN, the public media service of the University of Pennsylvania, seeks a self-motivated media sales specialist to generate and cultivate corporate sponsorships for our Business Support team.

Under the direction of the Director of Sponsorship, they will design and implement marketing efforts targeting potential business sponsors for local programming, events, digital assets, and prospect for new business. They will manage current accounts to ensure timely collection and to increase renewal revenue. Work with other station departments including marketing, events and programming as necessary. Attend staff meetings, industry conferences when appropriate, and networking events. Perform other work as needed, including compiling personal weekly sales reports, activity reports, and working with the traffic department to ensure the campaigns are accurate and that sponsorship announcements are written, approved, scheduled, and run appropriately.

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, is seeking a passionate and creative Development Manager to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone who loves connecting with people and believes in the power of the arts to inspire and connect communities. The Development Manager will play a key role in building relationships with donors, managing annual giving campaigns, and supporting events that bring BalletX’s mission to life. Join us and help shape the future of dance in Philadelphia and beyond!