Organizational Overview:
Women's Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) is a non-profit organization established and run by women for the purpose of creating deeply affordable housing and promoting the leadership of low-income women in Philadelphia. Our model depends on building the voice and power of our constituents, who serve on our board and committees and who participate in planning WCRP’s work. We recognize all stakeholders – constituents, staff, board and other volunteers – as learners and teachers and proactively create opportunities for people to lead and cultivate new strengths.
A primary goal of WCRP has been to develop high quality housing that is affordable to low-income women and their families. Our first housing development was completed in 1990. To date, WCRP has created 382 units of housing with another 112 homes under construction or in predevelopment. To carry out this work, we have innovated and utilized every possible financing strategy to ensure that our units are deeply affordable to low-income families.
As WCRP’s reputation for developing high quality, truly affordable housing has grown, so has our dedication to the economic strength of low-income women. We’ve provided supportive services for our own tenants with a goal of encouraging housing stability and economic well-being. Tenants experience a 57% increase in income over their first four years in WCRP housing.
For over 20 years, WCRP has also spearheaded collective efforts to fight for land and increased resources for affordable housing, and to minimize the negative effects of gentrification. These campaigns, carried out with a city-wide coalition of 77 organizations, have
• Engaged and developed the constituent leadership of hundreds of individuals
• Resulted in $800 million in new resources for affordable housing, and
• Led to the creation of two municipal entities to administer land and housing resources
Commitment to Equity
WCRP was founded on principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and we are committed to sustaining an environment where all constituents, staff, board, other volunteers, and partners are treated with respect and dignity. We believe equity is a process that ensures all people have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and grow despite historical, structural, legislative, racial, and socio-economic inequities. We celebrate the richness of our community and will not tolerate discrimination, biases, or harassment of any kind.
Learn more about WCRP at https://www.wcrpphila.org/.
Position Overview:
WCRP is seeking an Executive Director (ED) who will oversee our work spanning affordable housing development, supportive services, property and asset management, community outreach, organizing, and advocacy while also while positioning the organization to adapt to the evolving needs of the communities we serve. Working closely with staff, board members and external partners, the ED will provide visionary leadership and foster innovative solutions that build on WCRP’s legacy of excellence, deepen our impact across Philadelphia, and build the power of constituents and the organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader with a passion for social justice and community development to step into a leadership role within one of Philadelphia's strongest organizations dedicated to affordable housing.