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Director of Development
Communications
Princeton University, one of the world’s leading teaching and
research institutions, seeks an innovative, collaborative and
proactive leader to serve as the Director of Development
Communications and provide strategic vision and implementation
of a comprehensive communications plan for the Office of
Development. This is an exciting time to join the University as it
concludes the $1.75 billion Aspire Campaign, making it possible
for future generations of Princeton students and faculty to excel
and invent, to imagine and discover, to connect and thrive.
Reporting to the Vice President for Development, the Director
of Development Communications will be a key member of her
senior leadership team, which works together to engage, solicit,
steward and recognize the increasingly diverse and complex
population of Princeton alumni, parents and friends. The Director
of Development Communications will lead a nine-person staff
in the design and execution of an exceptional communications,
marketing and branding campaign for the entire fundraising
enterprise. This includes all aspects of print, web, video and
collateral media across a wide variety of vehicles, from mass
communications to events programs to individual letters and
proposals.
The Director of Development Communications must be a creative
and experienced professional with 5 to 10 years of experience
in marketing, publishing, or communications, ideally in higher
education, and a superb manager. Direct personal experience
in fundraising, alumni relations or other advancement offices is
required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to synthesize
the requirements of multiple internal partners into cohesive and
compelling communications, both in terms of creative impact and
key messages. Other key requirements include the ability to build
and lead a high performing communications staff, a collaborative
and collegial orientation, superlative writing and editorial skills,
and substantial experience in utilizing the web and new media
as communications vehicles. A bachelor’s degree is required; an
advanced degree is preferred.
Princeton University has retained the services of Mr. Jack Gorman
of Isaacson, Miller, a Boston-based national executive search
firm, to assist in conducting this important search. All inquiries,
nominations/referrals, and applications should be sent in
confidence via electronic mail to Elizabeth Neustaedter, Managing
Associate, at PrincetonDevCom@imsearch.com
Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to
apply.
and a strong work ethic and willingness
to travel and participate in evening and
weekend events and activities. Please see
the University’s Web site at: http://www.
uwrf.edu/hr/emplyment_opportuni-
ties.htm for the application process and
complete vacancy notice. The Universi-
ty of Wisconsin-River Falls is part of the
Minneapolis-St. Paul statistical area.
AA/EEO.
Director of Capital Campaign
We are seeking a Director of Capital Campaigns who will be responsible
for helping plan, implement, and successfully conclude all University
capital campaigns. S/he will report to the Vice President for University
Advancement and serve as a member of the Advancement Leadership
Team. The position will work closely with the Executive Directors of
Development, Constituent Services, University Relations, and Alumni
& Parent Programs. The Director of Capital Campaigns will work
closely with and support the volunteer campaign cabinet.
Requirements include: Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5
years of fundraising experience planning and implementing capital
campaigns; a history of success developing and managing relationships
with volunteer leadership and major donors/prospects; previous
work with campaign counsel and familiarity with feasibility studies;
proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
familiar with constituent databases (Sungard Advance preferred);
professional in appearance, demeanor, and decision-making; strong
communication skills and a clear, concise writing style; ability to focus
on broad campaign issues while simultaneously managing specific
projects and activities; willingness to travel and work evenings and
weekends as necessary. Preference will be given to candidates with
prior higher education campaign experience, a masters degree, and
CFRE/ACFRE certification.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and your résumé to the Director
of Capital Campaigns Search, 4600 Sunset Avenue, JH 140,
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485 or via e-mail to campaigndirector@
butler.edu
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed
to enhancing the diversity of the student body and the faculty and staff;
therefore, women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Tulsa Oklahoma
Our method is to combine early childhood education of the highest
caliber with innovative family financial and health services and targeted
community improvement efforts.
Donor Relations Executive
Collaborate with the Executive Director and COO to build and
implement a strategic fundraising plan that will guide the organization to
meet fundraising goals, maximizing opportunities around foundation,
corporate, and individual donors. Bachelor's degree from an accredited
college/university with 10+ years of demonstrated success driving
revenue growth in a fast-paced environment. Experience with strategic
fundraising in a non-profit organization. Demonstrated ability to
cultivate high-net-worth donors and steward relationships leading to
substantial commitments, with an exceptional ability to close deals.
Please send your resume to mchoquette@captc.org or apply online at
www.captc.org/careers. CAP is an equal opportunity employer.
Director of Development
The NYC LGB T Community Center seeks an experienced development
professional for senior management position to oversee all aspects
of fundraising efforts directed towards individuals, foundations,
corporations, government and other potential funding sources.
Qualified applicants will have a minimum seven ( 7) years’ fundraising
experience, including in a senior level, leadership capacity; substantial
high dollar fundraising experience with a proven record of success
and accomplishment; a strong grounding in non-profit fundraising
principles and practices; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred; excellent
communication skills; excellent interpersonal and team building skills;
knowledge of, and commitment to, LGBT issues and communities.
To view a complete job description and desired qualifications, visit
http://gaycenter.org/about/employment
Apply by e-mail to jobs@gaycenter.org
Grant Writer: Liberty Lutheran Ser-
vices, a nonprofit organization serving
southeastern Pennsylvania, is seeking
a qualified candidate to join its team of
employees commited to world-class orga-
nization. We have an opening for a Grant
Writer with Liberty Lutheran Services in
Ambler, Pennsylvania. Candidate will be
resposible for providing research, identi-
fication and development and securing of
grants from private, corporate and public
foundations to support the work of Lib-
erty Lutheran and each of its affliates.
E-mail: dbrown@libertylutheran.org.
Ransom Everglades School
Director of Advancement
Ransom Everglades School, an independent, coeducational, day
secondary school for 1,070 students in grades 6-12 located on
two 11 acre campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida (close proximity
to Miami with a beautiful ocean view) seeks an entrepreneurial
and experienced Director of Advancement to provide leadership
for the School’s comprehensive fundraising efforts. 100% of the
graduates enroll at four-year colleges and universities, with 85% of
recent graduates choosing out-of-state colleges.
The Director of Advancement reports directly to Ellen Moceri, the
Head of School, and manages/leads a team of seven professional
and support staff members in alumni and development. We seek
a dynamic and sophisticated senior fund-raising professional who
is committed to serving - along with the Head of School - as the
School’s chief fundraiser especially major gifts from both parents
and alumni.
10+ years of successful fundraising experience are required.
Ability to excel with cultivating and closing major gift prospects is
required. A strong preference for experience with an independent
school and/or higher education is strongly preferred. Capital
campaign experience is essential. Ability to interact effectively
with all constituencies of the School community including the
Head of School, Trustees, staff, faculty, alumni and parents is
required. B.A. degree is required.
There are 4,500 alumni and several hundred parents. The current
endowment is approximately $25 million. The School is currently
embarked on a mini-capital campaign for $10 million to build a
state-of-the-art 50 meter Olympic sized swimming pool. In the
next few years the school will be planning a $50 million capital
campaign to accomplish the upper school master plan.
See full description under CURRENT SEARCHES at www.
deerfieldassociates.com. Excellent compensation, superb house
on campus and significant benefits package. Position available
immediately. EOE.
To explore this excellent opportunity on a highly confidential
basis, please contact: Doug Cooney, Executive Search Consultant,
DEERFIELD ASSOCIATES Executive Search, Inc. 572
Washington Street, Suite #15. Wellesley, MA 02482 Telephone:
781-237-2800. E-mail: jobs@deerfieldassociates.com.
Campaign and
Major Gift Professionals
D’Alessandro, Inc. is a recognized leader in nonprofit fundraising
and management consulting. It helps its clients increase capacity and
sustainability through its unique fundraising processes. We are seeking
experienced professionals to market and manage local expressions of a
global multi-billion dollar capital campaign and manage an abbreviated
portfolio of major gift prospects toward meeting a several hundred
million dollar capital campaign goal. The campaign coordinator, who
should be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial and creative approach
to problem-solving and the ability to take advantage of emerging
opportunities, will have access to a full spectrum of administrative and
development services professionals. The ideal candidate has at least
five years of front-line experience in fund development management;
capital campaign leadership and/or fund-raising consulting in a large,
complex, multi-national nonprofit setting; and strong technology skills
and experience with innovations that can streamline the development
process, such as Sales Force, Live Meeting, Skype and databases. May
work remotely; travel required. Send cover letter and résumé to info@
dalessandroinc.com, D’Alessandro, Inc., www.dalessandroinc.
com or to D’Alessandro, Inc. P.O. Box 2658, Ponte Vedra Beach,
FL 32004.
Associate Director of Development
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Fort Collins, Colorado
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences is seeking an Associate Director of Development
to assist with college directed development activities. This is a
comprehensive position with full fund-raising and development
involvement. The successful applicant will be motivated to make a
difference in human and animal health, enjoy working with scientists,
benefactors and people who are passionate about animals. Detailed
requirements and responsibilities of the position are listed on our Web
site at www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/development. CSU is an EO/AA
employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
