Director of the
Westminster Fund
Westminster College is seeking
an experienced Director of the
Westminster Fund to join its
successful team of advancement
professionals. The Director will be
responsible for overseeing The Westminster Fund, a highly effective
annual giving program, and directing its continued growth. The Director
will play an integral leadership role in Westminster’s comprehensive
campaign.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director will be
responsible for annual giving strategies and programs that include the
identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual gifts
from all constituents including personal solicitations, direct mail and
telemarketing in order to increase participation and support for student
scholarships and academic programs. The Director works closely with
the Annual Giving Committee of the Alumni Council to plan and
direct alumni peer-to-peer solicitations.
Position requirements include a bachelor’s degree and three to five years
of demonstrated, effective annual giving experience. Knowledge of the
principals and practices associated with higher education fundraising
and donor/prospect information management is important; strong
analytical, computer and reporting skills are critical.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated team player with excellent
written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, bringing
enthusiasm, commitment and energy to this exciting advancement
opportunity. The Director will manage a prospect portfolio for personal
solicitation. Travel is required.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, résumé, and the
names and contact information of at least three professional references
by no later than December 20, 2010 to: Director of Human
Resources, Westminster College, 319 S. Market Street, Old Main
203, New Wilmington, PA 16172.
Founded in 1852 and located in Western Pennsylvania, Westminster
College is a private four-year institution related to the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.). Nationally, the College is ranked as one of the highest
liberal arts colleges in graduation rate performance and is also honored
as one of “The Best 373 Colleges” and “Best in the Northeast” by
The Princeton Review. In addition, the College is included in the “Great
Schools, Great Prices” list in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2011 Best
Colleges Guide.
Foundation for Self-Taught American Artists
Executive Director
The Foundation wishes to hire an Executive Director to serve on a
two-day-a-week basis. The candidate should have a deep appreciation
and understanding of art and film. An understanding of self-taught
American art would be helpful but not a pre-requisite. The candidate
should be computer literate, Web site literate, reasonaby financially
sophisticated, and have significant development and grant writing
experience. The candidate would be located in an attractive center
city office surrounding.
E-mail: smbonovitz@duanemorris.com
tiate contracts and manage vendor/con-sultant relationships. Complete other duties as assigned and appropriate. Knowledge and Skills: Required: Comfortable
working with various constituencies and
skilled in articulating the mission of Safe
Horizon in a manner that generates supportive responses. Ability to work in a
fast-paced, deadline driven environment
and manage multiple demands. Excellent
writing skills required, including general
correspondence, solicitations, marketing
and major sponsorship proposals. Work
well independently as well as in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
Bachelor’ s degree Minimum of three
years progressive experience in development, marketing, sales/corporate relations or equivalent field. Managing a
small staff and outside consultants. Proven fundraising track record working with
individuals and corporations. No Relocation Package Provided. Please send
application materials to shwork@safe-horizion.org.
Development/Advancement: National
Major Gifts Director, Red Cloud Indian
School, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation,
South Dakota. A leading Native Amer-
ican, Jesuit organization in the nation,
Red Cloud Indian School seeks an ex-
perienced national director to lead and
grow a comprehensive major gifts effort.
The ideal candidate looks at limitless
possibilities, implementing a program
that celebrates the organization’s Lako-
ta, Jesuit tradition and unparalleled suc-
cess while acknowledging daily realities
in one of the poorest areas of the coun-
try. Primary duties include identifying
prospects from 75,000 active donors, new
and existing donor cultivation, and long-
range planning. Qualifications: proven,
documented success in field; shared ide-
als and characteristics of org. Position
can be located anywhere in the country.
Travel required. To apply, send a letter
of interest and resume to Matthew Ehl-
man, VP for Advancement, at 100 Mis-
sion Dr, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770
or mehlman@redcloudschool.org. Posi-
tion open till filled. EOE. More details at
http://www.redcloudschool.org/jobs.
Development: DC-based Capital City
Public Charter School is seeking a Director of Development and Outreach
who will be responsible for all aspects of
fundraising and communications. This
person will have primary responsibility
for individual and corporate donations,
government and foundation grant writing, media and communications. This
full-time position reports to the Head
of School and supervises a staff of two.
Salary: $70,000-$75,000. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, 5+ years of fund-raising/development experience, experience in face to face gifts solicitation.
E-mail resume, cover letter and salary
requirements to adminjobs@ccpcs.org.
For more information visit http://www.
ccpcs.org.
Development: Director of Development.
Flat Rock Homes is a non-profit, faith-based agency serving mentally retarded
and developmentally disabled persons.
Successful candidates will demonstrate
proven fund development competencies in annual and major gifts, appealing
donor relations skills, exceptional communication and public relations ability,
and a fundraising passion grounded in
a strong personal faith. Additional information is available at: http://www.fla-trockhomes.org/images/developmentjob.
pdf. Direct inquiries to: jobs@flatrock-homes.org.
Development: Director of Development.
Potomac Conservancy seeks a fundraiser
with the interest in leading a comprehensive fundraising program and a demonstrated track record of executing fund-raising strategies and tactics. Duties include proposal writing and reporting, coordinating direct mail efforts, and major
individual donor giving. Special empha-
Controller
Organization, with a staff of
seven, in Southern Virginia
is seeking applicant with
experience in professional
level accounting, payroll,
human resources and benefits
management, risk management,
and various computer programs.
Some investment management
skills desired. Background and
experience in the nonprofit or
philanthropic sector would be
highly valued with knowledge
of grant financial management
and reporting or equivalent
systems. Ideal candidate must
possess an undergraduate
degree in accounting/finance.
Master’s level attainment is
desired. Send cover letter,
résumé, references, and salary
requirements to: ewade@
theharvestfoundation.
org. Deadline: 5:00 PM on
December 5, 2010.
Director of
Annual Giving
The University of Saint
Mary, a Catholic university
in Leavenworth, KS, seeks
a Director of Annual Giving.
Please visit www.stmary.
edu/hr/ jobs.asp for a full job
description.
sis will be placed on creating strategies
for the ongoing identification and cultivation of donors capable of major gifts.
Visit http://www.potomac.org for more
details on this opportunity.
Development Director: The Development Director supports the mission and
vision of the 17,000 youth member Boy
Scouts of America, North Florida Council by planning and executing a comprehensive development program that delivers annual, capital and endowment gifts/
income to meet the strategic funding objectives of the Scouting program in 17
counties of North Florida. The position
reports to the Scout Executive/CEO. For
a complete job profile, skill requirements
and expected deliverables, please e-mail
jack.sears@scouting.org.
Development: Healthy Kids, Healthy
Homes, Jefferson Area CHIP (
Children’s Health Improvement Program).
Status: Full-time; Application Deadline:
December 10, 2010; Job Description: Jefferson Area CHIP, an independent non-profit with a staff of 23 and an annual
budget of $1,250,000, seeks a Development Director to create and implement
its fund-raising and marketing activities.
JACHIP, headquartered in Charlottesville, with satellite offices in Palmyra and
Louisa, promotes the health and well-being of children in our community through
home-visiting services. The program targets at-risk children and pregnant women. Having recently completed a new
strategic plan and expanded its physical
facility, JACHIP is poised to make further strides in serving the children of
the Charlottesville area. The development position is a unique and exciting
opportunity for an ambitious individual
to heighten public identity and increase
private funding for this long standing organization in our community. Working
closely with the Board of Directors and
the Executive Director, the selected candidate will create and manage programs
that build public awareness and generate revenue from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Responsibilities
include the creation of an Annual Fund;
establishment of a Major Gifts program;
overseeing the improvement and development of a web and print presence;
and the creation and planning of special
events. Salary will be commensurate with
experience. Please send a cover letter and
resume to Judy Smith, Executive Director at Judy.smith@jachip.org by December 10, 2010. Jefferson Are CHIP is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Development: MIA seeks an experienced professional to direct an extraordinary range of activities that provide
the framework for building strong support and lasting relationships with the
community members, donors and media. Duties: direct & manage development and implementation of innovative
fund raising plan; manage institutional
advancement plan; direct marketing and
PR efforts; oversee grant submissions;
work with public relations consultants.
Required: BA or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
10+ years combined development, PR
and marketing exp; 5+ years experience
managing multi-functional dept or division; writing and executing development,
Director of
Development
Serves as primary fundraising
officer for IU Southeast
campus. For detailed position
description and application
process go to: http://www.
ius.edu/hr/prospective/
empopp.cfm
The
Chronicle’s
Guide to
Grants.
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Start your search at
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PR and Marketing plans; excel planning,
organizational and project management
skills; excel and effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to build
positive, prof relationships with internal
and external contacts, with ability to cultivate donors.
Development: The JCC in Manhattan is
looking for a Director of Development
to be responsible for the overall design
and implementation of the institution’s
strategic development plan including:
major gifts, foundation/corporate cultivation, government funding, developing
grant proposals and appeals to individuals and institutions, fund-raising events,
corporate sponsorship efforts, providing
fund-raising leadership and establishing
strategic partnerships as part of an organizational growth plan. This requires
the seamless integration and supervision
of each staff member’s portfolio, clear
and accurate communication of departmental efforts at any given time, and a
team approach that focuses on the collective bottom line. The Director of Development must be a proven and skilled
leader, capable of directing, motivating, and developing staff in addition to
advancing a sustainable and innovative
Director for Development
and Marketing
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles is part of a
worldwide organization of men and women who are committed to live
and grow their Christian faith through prayer and personal involvement
in charitable works.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director for
Development and Marketing is responsible for providing strategic
leadership and direction for all development and marketing for the
Council.
Candidates should possess the following:
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The screening of candidates begins immediately and the search will
continue until an appointment is made by the Board. A more detailed
Position Specification is available at www.svdpla.org. Salary is
commensurate with experience.
Please submit the following materials for consideration: cover letter,
résumé, specific fund-raising successes and three references. Electronic
submission of application materials is preferred. Submit your materials
to dfields@svdpla.org.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles is
an equal opportunity employer.
Program Director, Horizons Program
at Colorado Academy
Colorado Academy, in SW Denver, seeks Program Director for
Horizons Summer Enrichment Program, effective June 1. See www.
horizonsnational.org. Director of program at CA oversees program
operation, personnel, fund-raising, financial management, public
relations, and program planning. Requirements include experience in
education, competency as an administrator, and strong communication
and presentation abilities. Fluency in Spanish language and an advanced
degree preferred, as is experience in a non-profit organization. See
www.coloradoacademy.org for details and application protocol.
philanthropic development program to
support the Jewish Community Center
in Manhattan. This is an extraordinary
opportunity to drive the development efforts of a high growth and entrepreneurial Nonprofit. Education and Experience
Required: Minimum of 10 years diverse
fund-raising experience, preferably as a
Senior Development professional for a
Jewish Communal nonprofit organization. This executive will have a demonstrated track record of success with major donors, corporate giving, private and
family foundations, government funding
and volunteer leadership management.
He or she will have the proven ability to
expand and cultivate donor relationships
over time. Must have thorough knowledge of New York City, including culture, population and Jewish life and institutions. Understanding of not-for-profit community center philosophy. To apply
for this position please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to re-cruitment@jccmanhattan.org.
Development: The Virginia Museum
of Fine Arts Foundation seeks an ex-
perienced, highly motivated individual
to oversee the private support entity of
the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The
Deputy Director for Development is re-
sponsible for working with the Director,
Foundation Director, Trustees and key
staff to develop comprehensive financial
and programmatic plans for the Muse-
um’s short-term and long-term fundrais-
ing needs; identify priorities and fund-
ing sources; and prepare and implement
strategies for meeting aggressive fund-
raising goals. He/she will also maintain
a visible role in the community and regu-
larly engage with current and prospective
supporters to communicate fundraising
needs. As a division head, the Deputy Di-
rector has executive level oversight over
all activities related to Annual Giving,
Planning Giving, Corporate Relations,
Donor Relations and Membership and
the budget for the division, and as a mem-
ber of the Museum’s Senior Management
team, this position will represent priori-
ties and concerns of the division and pro-
vide input into discussions and decisions
on a wide range of institutional projects.
The successful candidate will have excel-
lent written and verbal communication
skills; strong interpersonal and manage-
ment abilities; and the personal talents to
work well with trustees, directors, staff
members, and Museum patrons. She/he
will bring to the position a proven track
record of ten or more years of fundrais-
ing experience and an affinity for the arts
in general and museums in particular. A
baccalaureate degree is required. Muse-
um or university fundraising experience
is preferred. Security background check
required. Please send your application
to Randy Webne; 200 North Boulevard;
Richmond, Virginia 23220, or via e-mail
randy.webne@vmfa.museum.
Executive Director: Mennonite Central
Committee Great Lakes in Goshen, Indiana, seeks candidates for Executive
Director. The ED is responsible for all
programs, staff and activities in the GL
region, and is responsible to the MCC
GL board. The ED will play a key role in
guiding the transition as GL works with
all of MCC to implement new vision and
structures. The position requires: familiarity with MCC constituency, strong relational administrative skills, cultural
competency, strong Christian faith and
practice, ability to relate and build relationships with theologically diverse
constituents and partners, ability to articulate Anabaptist theological perspectives as the foundation of MCC’s work,
and passion for and commitment to
MCC’s mission and vision. Experience
with budgeting and administration also
required; fund-raising experience preferred. Position includes significant travel time within the region. A job description is available at http://mcc.org/serve/
positions/executive-director-great-lakes.
Submit resume and letter of interest by
December 31, 2010, to: Prem Dick at:
psd@mcc.org.
Executive Director: The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona is
seeking an Executive Director for So-
