Executive Director

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief operational, strategic, and administrative leader of the organization. This position will work closely with the Board and its committees toward implementing the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

The ED will ensure the organization's financial health, drive fundraising and development efforts, and manage the organization's day-to-day administration and operations. This position currently supervises one part-time assistant, and oversees a small team of consultants, with the opportunity to shape future staffing and contractor support based on organizational priorities and available resources.

The target salary range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000, in addition to benefits. This will be a hybrid role with most days in CraftNOW’s Center City office.

About the role
What this position will be focused on:
Be an impact player – In the role of ED, you and your passion for the arts will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the organization and the community. You will be a champion of the craft and makers sector in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Growing the organization – You will have the rare opportunity to build on the organization’s existing foundation and steer its growth, both structurally and financially, in collaboration with the board and the broader community.

Critical parts of the job
Fundraising and Development:

• Oversee all fundraising efforts, including major donor cultivation, grant writing, corporate sponsorships, and special events.
• Secure revenue streams to support operational sustainability and growth.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal non-profit regulations, maintain the database with accurate donor data, and compile fundraising reports.

Financial Management and Operations:

• Oversee daily operations, including administrative systems, website management, and human resources.
• Develop and manage the annual budget; ensure sound financial controls and fiscal stewardship.
• Ensure financial operations compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Leadership and Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans in collaboration with the board.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture.
• Provide timely updates on operational and financial performance to the Board of Directors.
• Work with the board and its committees to enhance the organization’s value-added approach to partnerships.

Programming and Community Engagement:

• Collaborate with board committees and staff to plan and execute public programming (Symposium, Tools of the Trades, CraftNOW Create – Smith Memorial Playground and Summer Camp, as described in www.craftnowphila.org).
• Maintain, expand, and strengthen partnerships with community leaders, patrons, and other cultural organizations.
• Manage marketing, branding, and audience development efforts.

Skills, Education & Abilities

• A self-motivated thinker and doer who can work independently and with a team.
• Relentless attention to detail and the ability to creatively solve problems.
• A thoughtful and talented communicator willing to engage community members, the Board of Directors, and assist employees in furthering the mission and programs of the organization.
• A curious and inquisitive leader who can lead by example, mentor staff and interns, and understand and navigate a constantly evolving and dynamic environment.
• Able to juggle competing priorities and be flexible to changing goals and demands on your time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.  Master’s degree in arts administration, nonprofit management, or related field is preferred.
• 5 or more years of leadership experience in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience with and knowledge of the Arts and Crafts community in the greater metropolitan area of Philadelphia, PA.
• A proven track record of fundraising and demonstrated success in donor cultivation, grant writing, and revenue generation.
• Experience managing a six-figure budget and any necessary financial reporting.

Ready to make an impact? Join us in our mission to support the craft community of Philadelphia. We’re looking for a passionate leader who shares our commitment to advancing the arts. Apply today and become part of a team that’s helping shape the Philadelphia craft and maker community.

About our client
Founded in 2015, CraftNOW Philadelphia (CraftNOW) is a registered 501(c)(3) with a mission to celebrate and support the craft community of Philadelphia. CraftNOW honors the city’s rich legacy, promotes its internationally recognized contemporary scene, and advances its important role as an incubator for the arts based in clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood.

Over the last decade, CraftNOW has grown into a backbone organization for the Greater Philadelphia region. The organization sponsors an annual itinerary of public events and programming in partnership with The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Museum for Art and Wood, The Clay Studio, The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Smith Memorial Playground, and other outstanding educational, non-profit, and business organizations in the field.
 

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