Executive Director, Philly Student Union

Posted by Philadelphia Student Union on September 12, 2023

Philly Student Union (PSU) is looking for an Executive Director.

The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing an annual budget of $450,000, and approximately 4-5 full time staff members and 2 consultants. To sustain the work of PSU, the ED is responsible for maintaining relationships with funders as well as seeking out a mix of fundraising sources from foundations to individual donors. This will be important to the success of this role and sustainability of the organization.

Some of the responsibilities include:

Leadership and Organizational Development

• Create and execute short and long term strategic program and organizational plans.
• Work with program staff and PSU students to define short and long term program goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, school officials, local/national coalition partners and other PSU supporters.
• Maintain a visible presence in the community, citywide, statewide and nationwide for PSU.
• Report to, interact with and support PSU’s Board of Directors; act as liaison between Board and staff.
• Build and maintain plan for staff development offerings internally (trainings, political education study) and external (organizing and facilitation trainings)

Development and Fundraising

• Work with Development Coordinator/Consultants and Board to cultivate and monitor PSU’s fundraising strategy, including foundation grants, local grants and individual donations.
• Work with Individual Donor Coordinator/Consultant to maintain communication with donor contacts, cultivate donor prospects, and work in conjunction with the individual donor campaign.
• Engage and collaborate with PSU’s Board on fundraising including reporting scheduling and editing support as needed.

Learn more and apply.