Executive Director, Friends of the Children

Posted by Friends of the Children on December 19, 2023

Friends of the Children is seeking a passionate, committed leader to use their lived experience, vision, and connection to the Philadelphia community to launch and lead Friends of the Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our model is proven to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with salaried professional mentors – 12+ years, no matter what. As Executive Director for the Philadelphia chapter, you will work with community leaders, schools, non-profit partners, and investors to have a significant impact on foster care and intergenerational poverty in Philadelphia, specifically the North Philadelphia and Kensington area.

Our Philadelphia Executive Director will be a passionate advocate for children and families facing life’s greatest challenges in the North Philadelphia and Kensington area and will be effective at communicating the urgency of our mission and success of our outcomes. They will be dynamic and engaging spokesperson for the organization and will excel at networking and fundraising with major donors, corporate leaders, foundations, and the communities we serve. They will serve a key role in advancing diversity, equality and inclusion, and antiracism.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working with community leaders, caregivers, families, and children, understanding the unique disparities facing children and families in the North Philadelphia and Kensington communities. The ideal candidate will also have good business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, a soft heart for kids and unwavering hope for the impact our program can have for the North Philadelphia and Kensington communities. They will be equally skilled at leading strategic planning, reviewing financial statements, overseeing program evaluation, and asking donors for financial support.

The right leader will be fiercely committed to creating a culture of belonging and equity and will ensure that every aspect of the organization’s mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families and communities. They will be aware of the challenges facing families in North Philadelphia and Kensington and committed to walking alongside them to help overcome obstacles and rewrite their stories.

Learn more and apply here.