12 strategic planning jobs found in Washington, DC

Arnold Ventures (AV) is a philanthropy that supports research to understand the root causes of America’s most persistent and pressing problems, as well as evidence-based solutions to address them. By focusing on systemic change and bipartisan policy reforms, AV works to improve the lives of American families, strengthen communities, and promote economic opportunity.   Position Overview AV’s Education team advances policies that promote quality, value, and accountability for student outcomes across both traditional  higher education  and other  career pathways  from high school to the workforce. That means elevating high-performing programs and high-value pathways, directing taxpayer money toward evidence-based solutions, protecting students and workers from ineffective programs, and focusing the education and workforce systems on results (e.g., strong earnings and advancement) over inputs (e.g., enrollment).    Arnold Ventures’ Career Pathways...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic and results-oriented program manager of U.S. journalist safety to lead our work supporting journalists and media professionals, as well as their allies and employers, amidst an increasingly hostile environment for press freedom in the U.S. This is a full-time, union-eligible position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters; applicants based in Washington, D.C. will also be considered. The position reports to the Director of Digital Safety and Free Expression in the Free Expression Programs department. This position has an initial 12-month term subject to extension contingent on funding. The program manager will drive forward our work to support journalists and media professionals, as well as their allies and employers, in the face of online abuse, threats, and other intimidation tactics in the U.S. by managing and growing our journalist safety training...

About the Legal Aid Justice Center: The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to fight for racial, social, and economic justice. We understand that the harms our clients endure are inextricably linked to overarching systems of injustice. Together we are dismantling those systems through a combination of community organizing, litigation, policy advocacy, public relations, and individual legal services.   Founded in 1967, LAJC has offices in Charlottesville, Richmond, Petersburg, and Falls Church and provides services under six key program areas: Civil Rights & Racial Justice (focuses on the criminal legal system), Housing & Consumer Justice, Youth Justice, Health Justice & Public Benefits, Immigrant Justice, and Worker Justice. As examples of LAJC’s recent work, our lawsuit and organizing against the state forced reform of Virginia’s...

Executive Vice President, Growth   About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey   The region's first United Way was formed in 1921 as a “community chest.” Today United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is a modern, results-driven organization harnessing the power of collective generosity to create opportunity and stability for all neighbors. Building on more than a century of impact, we have transformed how we fundraise, partner, and deliver solutions by aligning resources and mobilizing cross-sector collaboration to tackle complex challenges no single organization can solve alone. With a focus on transparency, innovation, and measurable results, United Way is accelerating momentum to drive lasting change across our region.   UWGPSNJ creates at-scale, long-term solutions to strategically address our community’s most pressing needs across a nine-county region. Through investments of more than $20 million...

Mission: Tikva’s Children’s Home provides essential care services and educational opportunities to at-risk Jewish children and impoverished families in Odesa, Ukraine and Bucharest, Romania. By providing a supportive infrastructure for Jewish orphans and helping to rebuild and serve the broader Jewish community, Tikva has been able to play an important role in restoring and strengthening Jewish identity, which was deeply affected by decades of persecution and the constraints of communist rule. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Tikva has helped over 3,000 adults and children through its children’s homes, Jewish education initiatives, and community support.   Background: Tikva Children’s Home is a residential care organization dedicated to providing vulnerable and at-risk children with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.  Tikva delivers comprehensive care that includes housing, education, therapeutic services, and emotional support, enabling...

Position Overview GreenLight Fund seeks a thoughtful, mission-driven Site Manager to lead the execution of site strategy, including research, selection portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement. This role will support the successful implementation of the selection process, monitor portfolio performance, and drive alignment across site priorities. The Site Manager reports directly to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Philadelphia and will work collaboratively across the GreenLight network.  Key Areas of Responsibility Strategy, Research, Selection, & Community Engagement  Research existing local social issues and priorities affecting underserved children, youth, and families. Lead local landscape analysis, including qualitative and quantitative research, data evaluation, and engagement with community stakeholders and sector leaders. In partnership with the Executive Director, ensure the GreenLight selection process is executed with...

Chief People Officer | Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Opportunity The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) seeks an experienced and collaborative Chief People Officer (CPO) to oversee all aspects of the museum's Human Resources Department and lead the institution's DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access) strategies. The CPO serves as a senior executive and trusted advisor to the George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer, to whom the position reports. Key duties include overseeing, planning and managing of all human resources functions; providing strong leadership for the human resources team; and being a champion of the museum’s core values and commitment to attract, retain, advance, and support a broadly diverse workforce of the highest caliber that thrives in a respectful and equitable workplace culture. Institutional Overview The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a national and international destination for art, but first it is...