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Social Worker - Chicago

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$69K - $78K/yr

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) , a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Social Worker. The ...

50/50 Raffle Team Member

Oracle, AZ ยท On-site

$19.75/hr

Giants Community Fund Reports to: Fundraising & Events Coordinator, Giants Community Fund Status: Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt Duration: March 2026 - September 2026 About the Role: The Giants ...

Executive Director

Decatur, IL ยท On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Executive Director / Chief Executive Officer Northeast Community Fund (NECF) Location: Decatur, Illinois (On-site) Reports To: Board of Directors Status: Full-Time, Exempt Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 ...

50/50 Raffle Team Member

Oracle, AZ ยท On-site

$19.75/hr

Giants Community Fund Reports to: Fundraising & Events Coordinator, Giants Community Fund Status: Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt Duration: March 2026 - September 2026 About the Role: The Giants ...

Dietary Aide

Englewood, NJ ยท On-site

$18/hr

Actors Fund Home , an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient of a CMS Five Star rating seeks a Food ...

Diet Tech

Englewood, NJ ยท On-site

$18 - $20/hr

ABOUT THE ACTORS FUND The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals ...

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How much do community fund jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for community fund in the United States is $89,770.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Fund vs Community Organizer?

AspectCommunity FundCommunity Organizer
Primary RoleManaging and distributing funds to community projectsMobilizing and engaging community members for initiatives
Required SkillsFund management, grant writing, financial oversightCommunication, outreach, event planning
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, grant agenciesCommunity centers, advocacy groups
Common UsageFunding community programsOrganizing community events and campaigns

While both roles serve community development, a Community Fund focuses on financial management and grant distribution, whereas a Community Organizer emphasizes mobilizing people and advocacy. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the nonprofit sector.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a community fund role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in a Community Fund role often face challenges such as balancing limited resources with high community needs, ensuring transparent grant allocation processes, and engaging diverse stakeholders. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong communication skills, effective project management, and a commitment to community engagement. Regularly soliciting feedback from stakeholders and using data-driven approaches can help ensure resources are allocated where they are most impactful while maintaining trust and accountability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community fund manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Fund Manager, you need expertise in grant management, financial analysis, and community engagement, often supported by a degree in nonprofit management, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with grant management software, donor databases, and reporting tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and organizational abilities set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These competencies are vital for effectively allocating resources, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring impactful community investments.

What is a community fund?

A Community Fund is a pool of financial resources set aside to support projects, initiatives, or organizations that benefit a specific community or group. These funds are often managed by local governments, non-profits, or community organizations and can be used for a variety of purposes such as community development, education, health, or social services. Community Funds aim to empower local residents by providing grants or financial support for projects that address local needs and priorities.
More about Community Fund jobs
Infographic showing various Community Fund job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,770 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Supervisor of Financial Wellness, LA/NY

ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that supports all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Supervisor of Financial Wellness to create and facilitate groups and seminars that engage, educate, and empower artists to live healthy, stable financial lives.


This is currently a hybrid position with the requirement of working a minimum of 3 full days a week in our Hollywood or Times Square office. The Entertainment Community Fund reserves the right to increase the number of in-office days per week at their discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supervisor of Financial Wellness is responsible for developing, delivering, and managing educational content and services to support the financial wellness needs of performing arts and entertainment professionals. The Supervisor oversees and teaches a curriculum of workshops and/or groups, provides direct individual support to clients, and manages existing internal and external relationships with programs, organizations, individuals, and groups offering services to the entertainment community. The goal is to help artists thrive financially. This role may include remote and in-person programming and involves overseeing all regional Financial Wellness staff and programs, including developing and updating materials and maintaining a national calendar of workshops and events.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial coaching, counseling, education, curriculum development, program management, or related field
  • Deep knowledge of and keen interest in substantive areas of personal finance and financial literacy
  • Extensive experience planning and facilitating workshops, seminars, and/or events with more than 50 attendees, both in-person and online
  • Superior presentation skills and ability to maintain high levels of engagement with groups of all sizes, both in-person and online
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, clients, and other agencies
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Availability to travel and/or work an adjusted schedule, as needed


PREFERRED QUALITIES

  • Master’s or Professional Degree in a related field
  • Holds or willing to obtain professional certification or designation in financial counseling or planning (AFC®, CFP®, etc.)
  • Experience with performing arts and entertainment community and managing episodic streams of income


ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a full-time salaried position based in the Entertainment Community Fund’s National Headquarters Office in Times Square, New York City, or Western Region offices in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location.


TO APPLY

Click the blue Apply button above or below. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.


ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

The Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services.



For more about the Entertainment Community Fund, please visit: www.entertainmentcommunity.org.


The Entertainment Community Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.