Founding Executive Director & Chief Collaborative Officer

Histories Collaborative of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Histories Collaborative of Philadelphia seeks its inaugural Executive Director/Chief Collaborative Officer to build an ambitious, mission-driven organization from the ground up, uniting hundreds of institutions to amplify underrepresented histories in Philadelphia.

The ED/CCO will lead strategy, fundraising, convening, advocacy, communications, technology, and administration, reporting to the Board and shaping governance and community partnerships from day one.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in nonprofit leadership.
• Substantive content credibility with the histories field.
• Proven fundraising success.
• Experience in advocacy, public policy, coalition-building, or community organizing.
• Trusted relationships across Philadelphia's civic, philanthropic, and cultural landscape, or clear evidence of the network-building instincts and connections needed to develop them quickly.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication.
• Comfort and capability in startup or entrepreneurial environments.

Responsibilities

• Guide HCP through its transition to independent 501(c)(3) status and establish governance structures with the Board.
• Develop and implement the inaugural strategic plan focused on convenings, advocacy, and capacity-building.
• Serve as chief spokesperson and public representative, increasing credibility and visibility.
• Recruit and orient new Board members to form a diverse, active governance body.
• Design and execute a multi-pronged fundraising strategy with foundations, major donors, and earned revenue.
• Build relationships with Philadelphia's philanthropic community and funders, positioning HCP as a collaborative partner.
• Lead structured convening programs and develop sector maps and shared resource frameworks.
• Develop a public advocacy agenda and engage with City Council, State Legislatures, and media.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Nonprofit leadership

Advocacy

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Board governance

Education

Graduate degree in history, public history, nonprofit management, public policy, or related field

Job description

Histories Collaborative of Philadelphia seeks its inaugural Executive Director/Chief Collaborative Officer to build an ambitious, mission-driven organization from the ground up, uniting hundreds of institutions to amplify underrepresented histories in Philadelphia.

The ED/CCO will lead strategy, fundraising, convening, advocacy, communications, technology, and administration, reporting to the Board and shaping governance and community partnerships from day one.