Executive Director: United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Philadelphia Par ...

ABOUT:The United Way of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia Partnership for Nutrition and Health (PPNH)

The region's first United Way was formed in 1921 as a community chest. In recent years, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) has undergone a remarkable transformation. Moving beyond the confines of a traditional "community chest" approach, they have boldly embraced an initiative-based impact model in their pursuit to end poverty and expand opportunity for all. This shift has sparked a resurgence in their reputation, reigniting interest and trust in the organization's abilities. As UWGPSNJ continues to evolve, based on the needs of the community they serve, leading initiatives and bold partnerships that fuel solutions are at the forefront of their work.

The Philadelphia Partnership for Nutrition and Health (PPNH), established by former Merck CEO and Executive Chairman Ken Frazier and hosted by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, brings together leaders from public, private, and nonprofit sectors with a shared commitment to building an equitable and sustainable foundation for health in Philadelphia. Through this cross-sector collaboration, PPNH advances affordable access to good and healthy food, working to reduce the effects of poverty, particularly in Black and Hispanic communities.

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The Executive Director will lead PPNH with a hands-on, strategic approach, driving initiatives forward through strong interpersonal skills, disciplined project execution, and cross-sector collaboration. They will engage diverse stakeholders through effective relationship building while coordinating with partners across sectors to develop and advance initiatives. The Executive Director will actively shape and grow the initiative portfolio, ensuring both near-term progress and sustainable long-term impact across Philadelphia.

Please find the position profile The salary range for this role is $135,000-$175,000 with a generous benefits package.

Koya Partners, A Diversified Search Group executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Kim Dukes and John Burnes have been retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit your materials by filling out our or email . All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

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