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Illinois College seeks a new Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The Vice President reports directly to
the President and serves on the President's cabinet. The successful candidate will possess vision and energy and
complement a dynamic and close-knit executive team that has made notable progress in reclaiming IC's place among
the leading national liberal arts colleges.
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The Vice President leads a staff of 14 encompassing alumni, development, marketing and communications, and
corporate and foundation relations. The new Vice President will have the opportunity to build on the momentum
of the College's $21 million "Leading the Way" Campaign, which concluded on schedule in December 2010. The
campaign's progress saw a significant increase in annual, major and planned giving, as well as notable improvements
in the College's marketing and communication efforts and the enlargement and further professionalization of the
advancement staff.
Illinois College, dedicated to educating students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, is a more selective,
private, residential liberal arts college in Jacksonville, Illinois, 90 minutes' drive from St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in
1829 by seven educational missionaries from Yale, it was the first collegiate institution in Illinois and has sponsored
a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa since 1932. Co-educational since 1903, the College today enrolls approximately 900
undergraduates from 28 states and 17 foreign countries, with a heavy concentration from Illinois and Missouri.
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The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
seeks a full-time Director of Development to work collaboratively with
the president, senior staff members, and board of directors to develop,
implement, and execute the Association’s fundraising and advancement
priorities. The Director of Development is responsible for leading key
fundraising initiatives, including major and planned gifts, individual
giving, and sponsorships, and for coordinating corporate outreach and
programmatic fundraising. The Director serves as a key member of
the leadership team at AAC&U and represents the Association and its
commitment to the value of liberal education to a variety of audiences
and constituencies.
With a student/faculty ration of 11 to 1, the College maintains 20 academic departments and offers 39 majors and
combined degree programs (in cooperation with Washington University and other institutions) in Engineering,
Occupational Therapy, Cytotechnology and Medical Technology. The historic campus has recently received more
than $50 million in improvements, including the state-of-the-art Parker Science Building, the 155,000-square foot
Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center, the Abraham Lincoln residence hall built to LEED silver certification and the
renovation of Whipple Hall (1888) for the Al Habtoor Leadership Center. Illinois College has earned a place on the
President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in each of the past four years. For more information,
please visit www.ic.edu.
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The Director of Development will play a central role in designing and
implementing a fundraising strategy for the Association’s centennial
anniversary. The Director also is responsible for maintaining fundraising
priorities related to the Leadership Fund for Liberal Education, seeking
and managing sponsorships of meetings and conferences, and coordinating
fundraising efforts related to AAC&U’s major initiative, Liberal Education
and America’s Promise (LEAP).
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Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment. A complete application will
include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and contact information for five professional references. Expressions of
interest, nominations and inquiries should be sent electronically (preferably as Adobe PDF attachments) to Illinois
College's search consultant, Chuck O'Boyle of C. V. O'Boyle, LLC, at chuck@cvoboyle.com, who is personally
managing the search and will furnish a detailed specification upon request. Telephone inquiries are also welcome and
may be directed to Mr. O'Boyle at 404-897-1687.
Illinois College is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified persons.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly
preferred. Minimum of 8-10 years’ development and other relevant higher
education experience required. Candidate’s background should provide a
deep understanding of liberal education. Demonstrated success in project
management, communication, relationship development, research, and
proposal writing is required. The position also requires the ability to articulate,
in both written and oral communication, the mission and strategic priorities of
the Association and its role in the higher education community.
Please submit letter of interest including salary requirements, résumé or
cv, and three writing samples, including at least two proposals, by Friday,
April 8, 2011 to: jobs@aacu.org or to AAC&U, Box DDO, 1818 R
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Minority candidates are encouraged
to apply.
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
Director of Major Gifts
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare has a full time opportunity
for a Director of Major Gifts. Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
is the South Carolina Lowcountry’s only private, not-for-profit healthcare system. It is Charleston’s largest, nongovernmental, private employer.
The Director of Major Gifts is dedicated to and responsible for
the identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospective
major gift donors and growing the major gifts program. A
Bachelor’s degree is required plus a minimum of 5 years fund-raising and/or high level sales experience with proven success
record, or business experience. Fundraising experience must
include a clearly positive track record in major gift ($10,000
and above) solicitation and success in securing five and six
figure gifts. CFRE certification preferred. Please apply online
at www.rsfh.com/careers.
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare is an EOE.
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Director of Development
A very special opportunity. We have created an extraordinary learning
and therapeutic environment for the children of Autism. It is time to
invite philanthropic partners to share in the magic of Yaldeinu School.
We seek an experienced major gift fundraising professional to partner
with our Director, work with select individuals and family foundations,
and present distinctive gift opportunities that change young lives.
At least five years’ experience in major gifts required, preferably in
an educational or healthcare environment; demonstrated skills of
tactful persuasion, personal follow through, and closing gifts. Superior
communication skills essential. Yaldeinu
Competitive salary, limited regional travel and the professional joy of
rapid impact. Please submit résumés to: Bluma@yaldeinu.net
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR -
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Hunter College of the City University of New York invites applicants to apply for the
position Development Coordinator (3813) for the Office of Institutional Advancement.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director. Duties include but are not limited
to the following: supports College fundraising activities by providing operational and
analytical support; researches potential funding programs and opportunities;
researches, compiles, and prepares various data for reports and analysis; participates
in drafting funding proposals, applications, and other correspondence; assists with
prospect research; prepares pre-and post-solicitation materials and provides support
for fundraising activities and events; may supervise office operations and/or monitor
department budget. Bachelor's Degree required. The selected candidate will be a team
player with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
In addition, possess excellent verbal and written communication skill and must be
detailed oriented. Applications can be submitted on-line by visiting the City University
of New York job website at http://www.cuny.edu/jobs/index.html and navigating to
Careers at CUN Yfirst. Follow the application instructions. Please have your resume and
cover letter with names and contact information of 3 references available to attach into
the application before you begin.
The City University of New York is an
Equal Opportunity Employer which complies
with all applicable laws and regulations,
and encourages inclusive excellence
in its employment practices.
Associate Director of Development
and Regional Major Gifts Officer
Job #11-09 Associate Director of Development (Regional
Major Gifts Officer) for Humboldt State University (HSU)
$55,000 - $70,000/year. The Office of Development and
Alumni Relations at Humboldt State University seeks a highly
motivated, energetic and experienced Development and
Fundraising Professional to serve as Associate Director of
Development and Regional Major Gifts Officer. In this full-time position, the Regional Major Gifts Officer will live in and
secure major gifts from HSU alumni, parents and friends in
Southern California. Visit www.humboldt.edu/jobs for more
information or to apply. HSU is an ADA/Title IX/EOE.
The Friends of St. John's Hospital is searching for an experienced
development professional to cultivate and solicit major gifts, manage
the Friends major gift program and assist the Chief Development
Officer with campaign management to engage physicians, community
leaders, department leaders and other volunteers in the fundraising
process.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of fund-raising experience
with an emphasis on major gifts and successful track record to cultivate
and close major gifts.
Please click on the link or Web site: https://www.st-johns.jobs
Major Gifts Officer
The American Indian College Fund
• Program Officer – ($5 Million Grant)
• Manager of Annual Giving
Full job description and application details visit our Web
site at: www.collegefund.org
or e-mail letter of interest w/salary requirements, writing
sample and résumé to: applications@collegefund.org
Executive Director: The Lemelson Foun-
dation - Executive Director. Assets: $350
Million, Grants: up to $18 Million annu-
ally. One of the century’s five most prolific
inventors, founder Jerry Lemelson believed
that invention and innovation play a critical
role in shaping our future. The President
echoed that perception in his “Educate to
Innovate” campaign where he inspired citi-
zens to “recapture the spirit of American in-
novation and optimism” and dare to invent
something new. The Lemelson Foundation
is tackling the challenges of the 21st century
by encouraging ingenuity to generate ideas
and technologies that vastly improve lives.
As the Foundation’s second Executive Di-
rector you will have a unique opportunity
to lead one of the most inventive domestic
and international philanthropic endeavors
in the country. You will manage a talent-
ed program and administrative staff of 10,
while maintaining relationships with advi-
sors, partner organizations and consultants
across the globe. Working with the Board
of Directors, you will help shape the next
phase of the organizations development.
The Executive Director will be responsible
for managing the annual operating budget
of approximately $3 million. Ideally, we are
seeking candidates with experience leading
a family-governed foundation, philanthrop-
ic organization, NGO or related organiza-
tion. An individual with significant exposure
to domestic and international programs or
grants, and demonstrated experience man-
aging and developing small teams of accom-
plished staff while instilling a learning cul-
ture is preferred.The Executive Director
will serve as an ambassador of the Founda-
tion and its work in order to maximize in-
fluence. Candidates must have solid experi-
ence presenting to groups of different sizes
Director of Development
School of the Holy Child, Rye, NY, seeks a sophisticated, ambitious,
experienced fundraising professional who will create a plan for the next
level of development for the School. The Director of Development plans
and implements all programs for generating philanthropic support for
and volunteer involvement in the School, as well as manages an office
of full- and part-time professionals.
A Master’s degree and experience is required. Send cover letter and
résumé to Ann Sullivan, Head of School, at careers@holychildrye.
org or 2225 Westchester Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. For a more detailed
position description, go to www.holychildrye.org/careers. School of
the Holy Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
in various forums, exceptional organization-
al skills, and have strong written communi-
cation ability. An undergraduate degree is
required. The ideal candidate will have a
graduate degree, preferably with a focus on
science, technology, engineering, or math.
Additional exposure to the social enterprise,
invention, international development and
philanthropy sector is desired. For immedi-
ate consideration, please email a cover let-
ter and resume to info@waldronhr.com. For
more information, please contact Waldron
& Company at 206.441.4144 or you can view
the position specification on our website at
http://www.waldronhr.com/currentjobs/
jobs.asp
Fund Raising: The Nature Conservancy
(TNC), an international non-profit conservation organization, seeks a committed, de-tail-oriented Associate Director of Philanthropy (ADOP) to be located in Consho-hocken, PA. As overall manager of a major
gifts portfolio, the ADOP will: identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts; manage cultivation events; create/implement develop-
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PUBLICATION: CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY
RUN DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, ISSUE, 2011
SECTION: CAREERS - HELP WANTED
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