Positively Partners specializes in HR outsourcing, management consulting and executive search.
We believe that organizations succeed when leaders invest in building pro-social, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces.
Through genuine partnership, curiosity, and a commitment to shared learning, we help organizations adopt evidence-based approaches to recruitment, people management, and HR operations.

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Positively Partners is a social enterprise dedicated to fostering equity and inclusion within workplaces, particularly focusing on dismantling systemic barriers for marginalized communities. The company collaborates with nonprofits and socially-minded organizations to connect diverse candidates with career opportunities in the social impact sector. Positively Partners' team comprises psychology practitioners, HR professionals, and system design experts who work together to create mission-driven and productive work environments. The company's mission is to align employees' values and strengths with their roles to enhance organizational impact and employee engagement.

Positively Partners specializes in HR outsourcing, management consulting and executive search. We believe that organizations succeed when leaders invest in building pro-social, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces. Through genuine partnership, curiosity, and a commitment to shared learning, we help organizations adopt evidence-based approaches to recruitment, people management, and HR operations.

• Conduct site visits — in-person and virtual — to assess program fidelity and provide tailored support (goal: 4 visits/year per site, 2 in-person and 2 virtual; scaled in first 12–18 months)
• Build genuine, trust-based relationships with medical directors, site coordinators, and clinical staff who volunteer their time to support the program
• Develop quality improvement plans for sites not meeting program standards; approach these conversations with diplomacy and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Recruit and onboard new clinic sites, identifying and cultivating champions within medical and administrative teams
• Prioritize expansion and support for sites serving BIPOC communities, Medicaid populations, and rural or underserved families
• Support clinics in creating literacy-rich waiting room and exam room environments
• Assist sites that are at risk of closing due to book budget constraints; coordinate with the Executive Director on bridge funding options and multi-year sustainability planning
• Oversee completion of twice-yearly progress reports and maintain accurate data in the myROR database
• Complete all visit documentation within five business days of each site visit
• Report site-level concerns, capacity gaps, and emerging needs to the Executive Director promptly
• Collect stories and testimonials from program sites for development and communications purposes
• Build relationships with early childhood education organizations, health systems, and community partners to strengthen Reach Out and Read's regional presence
• Represent the affiliate at regional and statewide events
• Assist the Executive Director in identifying community fundraising opportunities that can support individual site book budgets — particularly for small, rural, or independent practices that raise their own funds
• Assist sites in selecting and ordering developmentally appropriate books to meet patient needs
• Help identify sites with critical book budget needs and communicate those to the Executive Director for potential affiliate support

Reach Out and Read Program Manager

Program Manager overseeing early literacy and community development initiatives in Pennsylvania. Building relationships with healthcare providers and supporting program fidelity across clinical sites.

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• Serve as United Way’s primary external voice on housing and homelessness
• Navigate complex, high-stakes relationships across state government, advocacy organizations, service providers, and funders
• Build and sustain trusted partnerships with grassroots leaders,
• Partner closely with the Public Affairs division on housing policy advocacy, legislative strategy, and government relations
• Supervise, coach, and develop the Safe & Stable Housing team
• Set the strategic direction across a broad housing portfolio
• Guide cross-impact partnerships connecting housing to early childhood, education, and economic inclusion

Vice President – Safe and Stable Housing

Vice President leading housing strategy for United Way of Massachusetts Bay. Overseeing external relationships, team development, and advancing the housing vision across the region.

• Lead BSCP’s front-facing development efforts through building relationships and growing philanthropic support from a portfolio of individuals, family foundations, and corporate partners.
• Design a donor stewardship program with tiered levels of engagement for BSCP’s supporter base; collectively implement the program with team.
• Connect corporate supporters to volunteer opportunities with BSCP programs and facilitate smooth handoff to programs staff for direct engagement.
• Plan and execute small-scale cultivation and fundraising events (two to three in 2026), often in conjunction with major organizational programs, to introduce new people to the organization, connect supporters with students, and deepen existing relationships.
• Work as part of team to execute BSCP’s annual Evening of Hope celebration, particularly around sponsorship outreach, supporter engagement, support of the event host committee, and post-event follow-up; attend meetings with the host committee.
• Work as part of team to assist the Executive Director in managing donor relationships, including meeting preparation and background research; attend meetings with the Executive Director, as appropriate.
• Work as part of team to support BSCP’s Board Development Committee and event committees in their fundraising efforts and donor outreach; attend committee meetings.
• Manage BSCP's donor management system (Bloomerang), including data entry, gift tracking, and communications records.
• Ensure smooth and efficient gift processing and acknowledgments.
• Produce reports and lists for enhanced donor engagement and operational efficiency.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, regular team meetings, and supervisory check-ins.

Biomedical Science Careers Program Director

Director of Development for Biomedical Science Careers Program driving fundraising efforts and partnership engagement. Responsible for relationship building, events management, and donor stewardship.

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• Develop and implement comprehensive multi-year social enterprise growth strategy aligned with Project Place's mission
• Personally drive business development and sales efforts to grow customer base and generate revenue
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with private sector businesses, corporate partners, and institutional customers through direct engagement
• Cultivate and manage relationships with city and state government contacts to secure contracts and expand public sector partnerships
• Identify, evaluate, and launch new social enterprise opportunities that advance both financial sustainability and participant impact with the goal of increasing skills developed and number of clients served
• Represent Project Place at industry conferences, business networking events, and community forums
• Develop compelling sales proposals and presentations that communicate the value proposition of our social enterprises
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organizational growth aligned with mission, vision, and values
• Oversee daily operations of all social enterprises, ensuring operational efficiency, high-quality service delivery, and financial performance
• Directly supervise Social Enterprise Directors providing coaching and performance management
• Partner closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of training and support services
• Establish and enforce quality standards, operational procedures, and customer service protocols
• Ensure enterprises provide meaningful work experiences that build client skills, confidence, and employment readiness
• Manage relationships with a team that includes Project Place program graduates serving in supervisory and mentorship roles
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for all enterprise activities
• Manage profit and loss (P&L) for each social enterprise line, ensuring financial sustainability and revenue growth
• Monitor financial performance proactively and implement corrective actions—raising concerns before they become problems
• Develop pricing strategies, cost structures, and financial models for existing and new ventures
• Track key financial metrics including gross margin, operational costs, and revenue per client
• Present regular financial reports to Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Think strategically about how enterprise revenue supports the organization's overall sustainability
• Build and lead a high-performing team, providing direct supervision to enterprise directors
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff committed to both business excellence and social mission
• Make decisive personnel decisions when team members are not meeting expectations
• Model a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mission-driven business practice
• Build staff capacity through teaching—help team members understand concepts like gross margin, pricing strategy, and financial decision-making
• Work effectively with team members who are industry experts and bring lived experience, recognizing they may have different educational backgrounds but tremendous field knowledge
• Establish and track key performance metrics for both financial outcomes and social impact results
• Use data insights to drive continuous improvement and optimize business and program performance
• Monitor grant deliverables proactively and problem-solve when targets are at risk
• Prepare compelling impact reports demonstrating the value and effectiveness of our social enterprise model
• Track and manage client wage budgets and operational expenses

Director of Social Enterprise

Director of Social Enterprise at Project Place, leading initiatives for dignified employment pathways. Overseeing social enterprises and cultivating partnerships for sustainable impact.

• Recruit and onboard new clinics, cultivating champions within medical and administrative staff
• Conduct site visits (in-person and virtual) to assess program quality and provide tailored support
• Develop quality improvement plans and address barriers to program sustainability
• Prioritize program expansion in clinics serving BIPOC and Medicaid populations
• Support clinics in creating literacy-rich environments and securing books
• Providing technical assistance to clinic staff and providers
• Oversee completion of twice-yearly progress reports and maintain accurate data in myROR database
• Complete all visit paperwork within five business days of site visits
• Collect stories and testimonials from program sites for development efforts
• Build relationships with early education organizations and health centers to strengthen Reach Out and Read’s impact
• Represent ROR at regional events, fostering partnerships and advocating for the program
• Assist sites in selecting and ordering books to meet patient needs
• Collaborate on equitable allocation of book funding

Program Manager, Reach Out & Read

Program Manager managing Reach Out and Read programs across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, supporting early literacy and family well-being with clinical sites.

• Ensure the success and sustainability of current operations while identifying strategic opportunities for programmatic expansion aligned with Fresh Truck's mission
• Build and execute strategic plans that position Fresh Truck for sustainable growth while maintaining our community-centered values and scrappy, hands-on culture
• Evaluate and strengthen Fresh Truck's impact through strong relationships with partners, collaborators, volunteers, staff, donors, governmental agencies, and community organizations
• Serve as the primary external spokesperson and storyteller for Fresh Truck, compellingly articulating our mission, impact, and approach to diverse audiences
• Cultivate and steward high-level relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and other funding sources to diversify revenue streams
• Partner with the Director of Development & Communications to maintain and grow foundation and corporate support while taking primary responsibility for major donor engagement
• Leverage an existing network in Boston to expand Fresh Truck's visibility and partnerships across the nonprofit, philanthropic, and business sectors
• Represent Fresh Truck in community forums, at events, and in policy conversations related to food justice and equitable access
• Work closely with staff, Board, and key stakeholders to align programmatic outcomes with strategic goals
• Use data to drive decisions and promote continuous improvement across all program areas
• Assess, enhance, and maintain Fresh Truck's systems and infrastructure with a practical, hands-on approach—building solutions that match our resource reality rather than implementing costly systems beyond our capacity
• Ensure operational excellence while remaining grounded in the day-to-day realities of our work, including regular presence at market sites and our Roxbury headquarters
• Center Fresh Truck communities in all decision-making through strong organizational practices
• Sustain and evolve Fresh Truck’s culture of teamwork, mutual respect, transparency, and meaningful collaboration among staff
• Nurture a transparent and supportive culture with high accountability for outcomes, where staff can bring their whole selves to work
• Directly manage operations, programming, and advancement departments, and develop staffing structure as the organization scales
• Oversee all aspects of personnel management and human resources across the organization
• Complement the existing team's strengths, recognizing and building on the expertise already present
• Build and refine strategic nonprofit systems for development, communications, volunteer management, and community engagement—bringing fresh perspective while understanding resource constraints
• Implement practical technology solutions that improve efficiency
• Lead on the use and refinement of existing tools- including Salesforce, Google Drive, and budget management platforms- ensuring effective processes across the organization
• Balance visionary thinking with a realistic assessment of what's achievable given organizational size and resources
• Maintain working knowledge of developments in food policy, including SNAP, HIP, and other public benefits that directly impact our work and the communities we serve
• Build Fresh Truck's profile as a sought-after resource on food access, community-centered programming, and innovative approaches to food justice
• Develop cross-sector partnerships that advance both service delivery and policy solutions.

Executive Director

Executive Director leading Fresh Truck in providing fresh food access across Boston neighborhoods. Engaging with communities and driving strategic initiatives for sustainable food security.

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Director of Social Enterprise

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